Perdomo will need to have a strong spring just to beat out Alcantara for the utility infielder spot on the roster, and is unlikely to get the nod over Ahmed unless the veteran is limited by injury concerns.
The unsightly .252 combined average may be cause for concern, however, Mantiply is tied for the 27th lowest Hard Hit%, among relievers to pitch 50+ innings, and is in the 89th percentile for Average Exit Velocity.
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Yesterday was a beautiful day. Both ALCS and NLCS were decided.
The Phillies stunned the NL fans yet again and with a fragile defensive outfield counted on Bryce Harper to come up with more big hits.