CLEVELAND (May 6, 2024) – Former Washington State Baseball first baseman Kyle Manzardo was called up to the big leagues by the Cleveland Guardians, the club announced Monday.
The Guardians begin a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers in Cleveland tonight. Manzardo is the third Coug to currently be in the big leagues, joining pitchers Ian Hamilton (Yankees) and Ryan Walker (Giants). Hamilton made his big league debut with Chicago White Sox in 2018 and Walker made his debut last May with the Giants.
Manzardo is rated the team's No. 2 prospect and No.