Joe Mantiply


Joseph Newman Mantiply is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees.

Career

Amateur

Mantiply was drafted by the New York Mets in the 48th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Tunstall High School in Dry Fork, Virginia. He did not sign with the Mets and attended Virginia Tech to play college baseball. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League. After his junior season, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 28th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He again did not sign and returned to Virginia Tech for his senior season.

Detroit Tigers

After his senior season, Mantiply was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 27th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. He made his professional debut that season with the Connecticut Tigers. After starting his career as a starting pitcher, Mantiply became a relief pitcher in 2014. He started the season with the West Michigan Whitecaps and was later promoted to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves. Mantiply was called up and made his major league debut on September 3, 2016.

New York Yankees

On November 8, 2016, Mantiply was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees. He was released on November 28, and signed a new minor league contract in December 2016. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Cincinnati Reds

On November 13, 2017, Mantiply signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. On March 9, 2018, Mantiply underwent Tommy John surgery, and was out for 2018. On October 11, 2018, Mantiply resigned a minor league deal for the 2019 season.

New York Yankees (Second Stint)

On August 9, 2019, Mantiply was traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. On August 11, the Yankees selected Mantiply's contract. He made his 2019 debut on August 12, against the Baltimore Orioles. He earned his first major league win after relieving Chad Green for 3 innings. On August 13, Mantiply was designated for assignment. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 20, 2020, Mantiply signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.