Tag: Jeff Manto

  • Acquired by Cleveland six times throughout his career (two trades, four free agent contracts).
  • Originally acquired from Angels for Scott Bailes in 1990.
  • Made debut in June 1990, appearing in once game as a pitch-hitter before getting sent back to minors. Recalled again in late July and saw significant action at 1B after Keith Hernandez went on the DL.
  • Super-utility man who played 1B, 3B, LF and C during his original stint in Cleveland.
  • Recalled from minors in July 1991 after Brook Jacoby was traded to Oakland and saw significant action at third base.
  • Released in 1991 offseason.
  • Acquired from Blue Jays in exchange for Ryan Thompson in June 1997.
  • On the 1997 World Series roster but did not see action in the series.
  • Placed on waivers in April 1998 and was selected by Detroit.
  • After Tigers release him in June 1998, signed with Cleveland again.
  • Released by Indians in October 1998.
  • Signed by Cleveland in January 1999.
  • Placed on waivers in July 1999, selected by Yankees.
  • Signed by Cleveland in August 1999 after being released by Yankees.
  • Became a free agent after 1999 season and signed with Rockies.
  • After release from Rockies in April 2000, signed with Cleveland, but spent remainder of season in AAA Buffalo, never playing in Cleveland again.

Gabriel Arias’s Walk Rate

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Although the sample size is small (57 plate appearances), Gabriel Arias‘s 14% walk rate in 2022 was encouraging. It’s not easy for a rookie to remain patient at the plate.

Here’s a look at the franchise leaders for highest walk rate in a debut season with at least 50 plate appearances:

Mercado Rejoins Team

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After a brief stint with the Phillies, Oscar Mercado is back.

He’s now on a short list of players to appear in a game for Cleveland, play elsewhere in the majors, and then return to Cleveland in the same season.

This is a difficult bit of trivia to research, but I am aware of at least one other instance: Jeff Manto in 1998.

Manto made the Opening Day roster – he actually started at 1B on Opening Day in place of Jim Thome, with Randy Johnson on the mound. Manto was then placed on waivers and picked up by Detroit.

The Tigers released Manto in June and a few days later he re-signed with Cleveland and was sent to AAA. In August, Manto was recalled, and appeared in a few more games for Cleveland down the stretch.

Manto was acquired by the Indians in six different transactions throughout his career.