Phillies Lose Former First-Round Pick After Summer Trade
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Manning has opted for free agency. Manning joined the Phillies in a trade from the Detroit Tigers but did not play in a Major League game for them in 2025. At 27, he is looking for new opportunities with another team.Key Facts
- Matt Manning, a pitcher, is now a free agent in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies from the Detroit Tigers in July 2025.
- Manning was originally picked by the Tigers as the 9th overall in the 2016 MLB Draft.
- Manning made his Major League debut in 2021 with the Tigers.
- During his time with the Tigers, he achieved a 4.43 ERA (Earned Run Average) over 50 starts in four seasons.
- His best season was in 2023 with a 3.58 ERA across 15 starts.
- Manning did not play in any major league games for the Phillies in 2025.
- He made two appearances in the Phillies' minor league system and 31 in the Tigers' system in 2025.
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