Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning has two months to check three boxes: throw as many innings as possible, develop his secondary pitches and separate himself as a frontline starting pitcher for 2023.
In Sunday's 7-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, Manning became the Tigers' third pitcher this season to deliver seven scoreless innings, along with left-hander Tarik Skubal (May 10 and June 1) and righty Beau Brieske (June 16).
It was Manning's second MLB start since April 16 and the 22nd of his career.
"I think on any given day I have a feel for all four pitches," Manning said Saturday.