"Over 14 outings, the 35-year-old had a 3.45 ERA and 1.90 FIP in 15.2 innings. More impressively, he didn't walk a single batter and struck out 29.7% of the batters he faced."
"Back in 2022, the lefty finished the season with a 2.85 ERA and 2.83 FIP in 60 innings pitched, with a 25.1 K% and 2.5 BB%. He wasn't great in 2023, finished with a sub 4 ERA in 59.2 innings in 2024, but struggled mightily in his 10 outings with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2025."
"Of course, a lot would need to go right for Mantiply to make the Blue Jays roster. Right now, both Brendon Little and Mason Fluharty are ahead of him on the pecking order. Once the Jays are healthy, it's expected that Eric Lauer will move to the bullpen, while both Ricky Tiedemann and Adam Macko could find themselves in a bullpen role at some point this season."
The Blue Jays announced the re-signing of Joe Mantiply, a 35-year-old left-handed reliever, to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Mantiply previously joined the organization mid-July and pitched for Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, posting a 3.45 ERA with 29.7% strikeout rate and zero walks over 14 appearances. His track record includes a 2022 All-Star season with a 2.85 ERA and strong command metrics. Making the roster presents challenges as Mantiply lacks 40-man roster status and faces competition from other relievers. However, his proven big-league effectiveness and minor league depth value make him a strategic signing for the organization.
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