Guardians #2 prospect gets a start; top hitter Kwan on the I.L. (4 weeks)

[Auggie]

Kyle Manzardo debuts batting 7th in the lineup as DH vs. Detroit today in Cleveland.

Guards have big hopes for this guy. He was acquired in trade with Tampa Bay for RHP and starter Aaron Civale in July 2023.

In AAA, Manzardo was hitting .303 with 9 home runs -- an OBS of 1.017. He plays 1B.

Kwan injured a hamstring May 4th in a home game vs. the Angels.

Go get 'em Kyle.

[True Dough]

1. You're not foolin' anybody!

That's not a Manzardo, that's Conan O'Brien's son!

[Auggie]

2. That's funny. I think he looks like a video gamer, living in his mom's basement.

[True Dough]

3. Maybe he honed his skills right here...

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[Auggie]

4. First AB: swinging strikeout on four pitches

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5. Second AB: swinging strikeout on 6 pitches. Welcome to The Show, kid.

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6. Third AB: swinging strikeout on four pitches

[True Dough]

7. Well, all right then!

We can give him points for consistency in his MLB debut.

[Auggie]

8. The streak continues: Fourth AB, strikes out looking

Game two of his career

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9. Fifth AB: Strikes out looking

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10. Sixth AB: Opposite field fly out. But solid wood.

[True Dough]

11. Last night, the Guardians were facing the rejuvenated Jack Flaherty

He's been hard to hit this season.

Tonight, it was a very shaky Kenta Maeda for 2 innings. Because Manzardo bats 7th, he wound up going up against some pretty good quality relievers.

Tomorrow night, it's the young but promising Reese Olson starting for the Tigers. Not sure if things will get much better for Mr. Manzardo.

However, the next series is against the woeful Chicago White Sox. If Manzardo can't collect some hits there, it won't bode well.

[True Dough]

12. He did it! He did it!

Reached base on a pinch hit. 1-for-1 today!

1-for-8 in the bigs!

[Auggie]

13. Huge!