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
Andrew Painter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter missed the entirety of the 2023 and 2024 seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery. However, the budding ace made his Triple-A debut earlier this season and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Painter began the season with Low-A, […]
Logan Henderson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson made his MLB debut earlier this season and was quite dominant, tossing 21 innings to the tune of a 1.71 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. During this stint, Henderson struck out 29 batters and posted a strong 7.4% […]
Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar received his second taste of the majors earlier this season but was unable to produce. Across eight games in Arizona, Lawlar did not tally a hit and held a 9:3 K:BB. During the 2023 season, Lawlar made his MLB […]
Chase Burns - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns joined the list of several 2024 draft picks who made their MLB debut during the first half of the 20205 campaign. On Tuesday evening, the former second overall pick got the call to face the New York […]
Bubba Chandler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: After a few rough outings, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the sport bounced back in a big way on June 17. In this outing, the right-hander tossed four innings of two-run ball (one earned run) and allowed five hits and one walk. He struck out three. […]
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!
