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Matt Manning Signs $1 Million Deal with Samsung Lions

12/1/2025

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Matt Manning, a baseball pitcher, signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.
The deal follows his trade from the Detroit Tigers to the Philadelphia Phillies, and he did not appear in MLB games in 2025, reflecting a trend of former MLB prospects seeking revival in Korea.
Injuries limited his major-league time, and his minor-league performance posted a combined 6.47 ERA.

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Matt Manning, a baseball pitcher, signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.
The deal follows his trade from the Detroit Tigers to the Philadelphia Phillies, and he did not appear in MLB games in 2025, reflecting a trend of former MLB prospects seeking revival in Korea.
Injuries limited his major-league time, and his minor-league performance posted a combined 6.47 ERA.