RADIO
Kyle Manzardo is a fantasy baseball waiver wire stash for Week 22 (2024). Target Kyle Manzardo as a top prospect free-agent waiver wire pickup for fantasy baseball.
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All But the Shallowest of Leagues
CALL-UP ETA: August
ANALYSIS: Kyle Manzardo currently ranks as the Cleveland Guardians' number three prospect and the 52nd overall in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. Manzardo has spent the majority of his time in Triple-A this season; however, he spent several weeks with the Guardians in May/June.
His time in the majors didn’t go all that great, though. In 30 games (82 at-bats), Manzardo slashed .207/.241/.329 with no home runs, seven RBI, and an astonishing 3:23 BB:K. In Triple-A, Manzardo has been much more steady. In 70 games (245 at-bats) with Columbus, he is slashing .269/.399/.555 with 17 homers, 42 RBI, and a much better 51:51 BB:K.
In fact, since returning to Triple-A on June 19th, his BB:K has been a remarkable 36:29.
#Guardians 24yr old (1B) prospect Kyle Manzardo reached base 3x (2-4 2R HR RBI BB SB) in game one of tonight's doubleheader for Columbus including a mammoth solo HR in the 3rd inning for his 17th long ball of the season.
Manzardo now has 35 XBH with Columbus in just 69 games… pic.twitter.com/v5Tq8euFld
— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) August 16, 2024
Manzardo is one of the best pure hitters in the minor leagues. His struggle with plate discipline at the major league level and then his vast improvement in Triple-A shows an incredible mix of skill, work ethic, and adaptability.
The upside that Manzardo offers at the plate is too great for the Guardians to ignore. As the Guardians (72-49) are in the midst of a pennant race, Manzardo would be a great addition to their major league roster as a DH or a pinch-hit option. If he can manage to get hot (which he very possibly will), he could very quickly see everyday reps.
Manzardo is a player you should stash in fantasy leagues. His ceiling is very high, and he can make an impact quickly after he is called up again. He has tremendous value to both finish this year and for the future. Hold him if you have him, and if you don’t, look out for news regarding his call-up!
Kyle, that was awesome
#16 for Manzardo pic.twitter.com/QFDwiKs7q1
— Columbus Clippers (@CLBClippers) August 10, 2024
More Fantasy Baseball Analysis
Chandler Simpson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Unlike many players currently in the minor leagues, Chandler Simpson has proven he can be a valuable fantasy player at the MLB level. In his time in the majors, he hit .285 with 19 stolen bases in 35 games. Unfortunately, being a valuable fantasy player […]
Brady House - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: The Nationals went viral on social media this week for making a fun call-up. They called up their bat dog from Triple-A. While this was very cute and should improve the vibes a little bit in Washington, I don't think Bruce the Bat Dog will help […]
Samuel Basallo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Samuel Basallo might be the best hitter in the minors right now, and he has catcher eligibility. What more do you need to know (I know catcher is super deep this year, but still)? Basallo has been an age-to-level monster for the majority of his pro […]
Andrew Painter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Painter's last two starts don't give a ton of confidence that he is ready to be in the majors. It may not even be before the All-Star break before we see him, but that does not mean we are in stash territory. The good news is, […]
Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: The A's continue to lose, and Colby Thomas continues to hit homers in Triple-A. The A's just got swept by the Angels, bringing their record to 26-44. While plays like Denzel Clarke's HR robbery can generate a spark for a team, the A's might need […]
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!
Check out RotoBaller's entire fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and sleepers list, updated daily!
