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In a surprise move just before the deadline, the Colorado Rockies traded pitcher Antonio Senzatela to the Brewers for infielder Juan Martinez and rookie pitcher Mark Manfredi. Called up from Triple-A, Manfredi made his MLB debut in dramatic fashion when veteran Kyle Freeland exited with neck tightness. Facing the elite LA Dodgers lineup—including Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts—Manfredi walked Ohtani but held his composure, pitching a scoreless fifth inning with strikeouts of Freddie Freeman and Betts. Though the Rockies lost in extra innings, Manfredi’s debut was electric, especially against baseball’s best hitters. Drafted last year and traded just two weeks ago, he seized his moment and earned a spotlight that could launch his career.

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