Manning was promoted to Double-A Erie on Friday.

Manning tossed five shutout innings and struck out nine while giving up one hit and two walks in his debut Wednesday for High-A Lakeland.

Manning was promoted to High-A Lakeland on Wednesday.

Manning worked a career-high seven scoreless innings for Low-A West Michigan in its 8-0 win over Dayton on Sunday. He gave up three hits and a walk and struck out six.

Manning struck out nine over six scoreless innings Tuesday for Low-A West Michigan. He scattered three hits and one walk in the start.

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Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Matt Manning made his season debut for Class A West Michigan on Friday after beginning the season the disabled list with an oblique strain. Manning struck out the first nine batters he faced and 11 overall in 3 2/3 innings. Manning did walk three batters and allowed two runs on two hits, but overall it was a very fine performance. Manning, 20, was the ninth overall pick in the 2016 draft but has struggled with his command early in the year. When is right he is cruising, but when he is not, he will have rough outings. The sky is the limit for Manning once he becomes more consistent. Manning is still a few years away from his major league debut.

Manning (oblique) was activated from the minor-league disabled list Wednesday, Emily Waldon of The Athletic Detroit reports.

Manning was diagnosed with a low-level oblique strain and will rest until he is pain free and then resume a throwing program.

Manning went five innings and allowed just one run while striking out 10 for Low-A West Michigan in the Midwest League playoffs Friday.

Manning has been making strides with Low-A West Michigan and has been impressing his manager, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Manning gave up four earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three over 1.2 innings in his debut for Low-A West Michigan.

Manning has been struggling to fully let loose his fastball in extended spring training, as he is gearing down to guide the ball into the zone, Baseball America reports.

Manning will start the 2017 season at extended spring training, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Manning signed his contract with the Tigers on Thursday.