Mark Manfredi news
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The gist
Rockies called up LHP Mark Manfredi from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday. The 26-year-old lefty, acquired in the Antonio Senzatela trade, makes his MLB debut.
Background
Mark Manfredi, a 26-year-old left-handed pitcher, was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of the University of Dayton. He was acquired by the Colorado Rockies in a trade involving Antonio Senzatela. Manfredi has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen since 2025, posting strong numbers in the minors, including a 3.09 ERA with Triple-A Nashville this season before being promoted.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Manfredi pitched in a minor league game for Triple-A Nashville, allowing a run to Ryan Fitzgerald.
- Aug 19, 2026ESPN's Kiley McDaniel reported that the Rockies would call up Manfredi. Later that day, the Rockies selected his contract from Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Aug 19, 2026Manfredi made his MLB debut against the Dodgers, recording his first career strikeout.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- ESPN's Kiley McDaniel reported the call-up, indicating the Rockies' intention to add Manfredi to the roster.
Still unverified
The exact terms of the trade for Antonio Senzatela were not detailed in the provided material.