From Ninth Round to Big League Debut | Colorado Rockies News

Mark Manfredi’s big league call-up on August 3rd was pure adrenaline—traded from the Brewers to the Rockies, he watched his name scroll across a TV screen before being summoned by the manager for life-changing news: his family would soon hear their dad and husband was headed to the majors. The drive back to the clubhouse? The longest ten minutes of his life. A ninth-round pick in 2023, Manfredi clawed his way through High-A, then thrived in the bullpen, dominating with strikeouts in Double-A and Triple-A before the trade. Adjusting to Albuquerque’s altitude, he dialed back his fastball and leaned into his slider—and even tested a promising two-seamer. When Kyle Freeland went down, Manfredi seized his moment, stepping onto the mound against the Dodgers’ juggernaut lineup, including Shohei Ohtani. He delivered: two strikeouts, no runs, and even got Freddie Freeman out. With family scrambling to make it to Coors Field, Manfredi credits his wife and faith for grounding him through the chaos, reminding us that in pro sports, it’s about trusting the process and riding the wave. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad8deed2b71b8cc2