Kansas right-hander Manning West brings swingman value, strikeout punch, and starter upside
Manning West is the kind of arm coaches love to have around: a 6-foot-6, 235-pound righty who has already shown he can start, relieve, and miss bats for Kansas. In the 2025 season, he posted 62 strikeouts in 54 innings and held hitters to a .220 average, then followed that with a strong 2026 return that included a 3.94 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 29.2 innings. The big differentiator is versatility with leverage—he’s been used as both a starter and a high-leverage bullpen piece, making him a useful fit for teams that value toughness, experience, and multiple roles.
