Blue Jays sign former Diamondbacks All-Star southpaw to add necessary bullpen depth
Briefly

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Joe Mantiply to a minor league contract as they face injuries in their bullpen. Mantiply, previously with Arizona, was an All-Star in 2022 but struggled with consistency, posting 17 earned runs in 9.2 innings before his release. Despite concerns over his performance, his previous season boasted a 3.92 ERA, a 38.5% chase rate, and a groundball rate of 54.1%. With a fresh start in Toronto, Mantiply has the opportunity to regain his effectiveness and contribute to the team's postseason ambitions.
Joe Mantiply has spent the majority of his career with Arizona and represented them in the 2022 All-Star Game. However, he has struggled to find consistency in the big leagues.
Mantiply allowed 17 earned runs in just 9.2 innings before being released from the Diamondbacks, which raises concerns for a team trying to clinch a playoff spot.
His success in prior seasons included a 3.92 ERA, 38.5% chase rate, and 54.1% groundball rate, indicating potential for improvement with the Blue Jays.
Although he has some issues to address, Mantiply's signing offers Toronto a chance to help this soft tossing left-hander find success in their bullpen.
Read at Jays Journal
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