Joe Mantiply

Joe Mantiply will open Monday's game for the Diamondbacks against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Mantiply is expected to open ahead of Slade Cecconi for Arizona. He has yet to pitch more than 1 2/3 innings in an appearance this season.

Joe Mantiply notched a save in the Diamondbacks' 4-3 victory over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 11 pitches, striking out one without allowing any hits or walks in his brief appearance. This performance marks Mantiply's second save of the season, bringing a slight uptick to his save tally which could hint at more late-game opportunities. His solid 3.52 ERA and 1.17 WHIP are respectable, but his moderate strikeout rate of 7.6 K/9 doesn't make him a standout for those chasing strikeouts. However, his excellent 2.34 FIP suggests he's pitching better than some traditional stats might indicate. Fantasy managers should view Mantiply as a potential low-end relief option, particularly in formats that reward holds and saves, though his limited strikeout capability somewhat caps his upside.

Joe Mantiply is nearing his return from a shoulder injury.

Fantasy Impact

Mantiply will pitch in a rehab assignment Tuesday in Double-A Amarillo. He has been sidelined since the start of the season due to "shoulder fatigue." “The bullpens, the live BPs that he's thrown, everything's ticked up and he's feeling very, very good,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “Whether it was timing, whether it was just the dead arm, it was something that just wasn't right and I think the rest has done him well.” He should have a big role in the Diamondbacks bullpen when he is healthy.

Arizona Diamondbacks RP Joe Mantiply pitched the final inning on Tuesday, with zero strikeouts, no walks, and no hits allowed in the Diamondbacks 5-4 win over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

This save opportunity for Mantiply was more of a higher leverage spot than it should have been as the Diamondbacks held a 5-run lead before another reliever out of the bullpen blew it nearly in one inning. The relief pitcher does not warrant fantasy consideration due to the low save numbers and low strikeout numbers.

Diamondbacks pitcher Joe Mantiply pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, striking out one and not allowing a hit to pick up the save in the Diamondbacks' 5-2 win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Mantiply received the call out of the bullpen in the ninth and did not disappoint, picking up the save. The veteran lefthander allowed presumptive closer Mark Melancon a day off and will struggle to stay fantasy relevant over the course of the season.