Phillies signed RHP Jeff Manship to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Manship posted a 7.04 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 18/12 K/BB ratio over 30 2/3 innings for the Rockies this past season. He'll attempt to win a middle relief spot in spring training.

Jeff Manship has elected free agency.

The 28-year-old right-hander pitched brutally in 11 appearances (four starts) for the Rockies in 2013, compiling a 7.04 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 18/12 K/BB ratio over 30 2/3 innings. He'll likely have to settle for a minor league deal with a spring training invite.

Rockies sent RHP Jeff Manship outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Manship cleared waivers and will remain in Colorado's system. He had an ugly 7.04 ERA in the majors this year.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that Jeff Manship is expected to clear waivers and be outrighted to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

The Rockies are in the process of clearing spots on the 40-man roster in order to make room for prospects. Manship had an ugly 7.04 ERA and 18/12 K/BB ratio in 30 2/3 innings over four starts and seven relief appearances this season.

Jeff Manship has been bumped from the Rockies' rotation.

With Tyler Chatwood (elbow) in line to return Sunday, Manship is no longer needed. Jorge De La Rosa will get the ball on regular rest Friday in Manship's place.

Jeff Manship delivered a rare quality start in Saturday's loss to the Marlins, allowing three runs on four hits over his six innings of work.

Manship also walked a pair while striking out four in the ballgame. All of the damage against him came on a three-run uprising in the fourth inning. He'll carry an 0-4 record, 6.86 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 12/8 into Friday's matchup against the Reds. He shouldn't be started in any mixed leagues, especially at Coors Field.

Jeff Manship yielded two earned runs in five innings Thursday in the Rockies' loss to the Mets.

Manship pitched fairly well and Colorado's bullpen was even better, but the Rockies offense managed only one run. Manship will likely be sent back to Triple-A.

Rockies purchased the contract of RHP Jeff Manship from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Manship has posted an underwhelming 4.85 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 71/32 K/BB ratio in 104 innings this season at Triple-A. He is doubtful to make a positive impact.

Rockies signed RHP Jeff Manship to a minor league contract.

Manship appeared in 12 games with the Twins last season and posted a 2.91 ERA in 80-plus innings at the Triple-A level. The deal is expected to include an invite to spring training.

Twins sent RHP Jeff Manship outright to Triple-A Rochester.

Manship, who turns 28 in January, posted a 7.89 ERA and 12/7 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings with the Twins this season. He didn't prove worthy of a 40-man roster spot.

Twins recalled RHP Jeff Manship from Triple-A Rochester.

Manship posted a brutal 7.89 ERA and 1.66 WHIP across 21 2/3 innings this season for the Twins. He'll compete for a spot in the bullpen next spring.

Twins optioned RHP Jeff Manship to Triple-A Rochester.

Manship has posted a brutal 7.89 ERA and 1.66 WHIP across 21 2/3 innings this season for the Twins. He might be called back up when major league rosters expand at the beginning of September.

Twins recalled RHP Jeff Manship from Triple-A Rochester.

Manship has posted a 3.08 ERA and 25/15 K/BB ratio over 38 innings for Rochester this season and holds a 5.63 mark in 29 games over the last three seasons with the Twins. He'll work the middle innings.

Twins optioned RHP Jeff Manship to Triple-A Rochester.

The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 8.10 ERA in five appearances for the Twins, tallying a 2/4 K/BB rate. He'll be near the top of the promotion list if the Twins suffer an injury to their already thin bullpen.

Battling for one of the Twins' final roster spots, Jeff Manship received a vote of confidence from pitching coach Rick Anderson.

Minnesota wants someone to replace Matt Guerrier, who helped the team as a long reliever and spot starter before signing with the Dodgers this past offseason. Anderson told Manship that Guerrier's former job is "in your hands," meaning Manship likely controls his own destiny this spring.

Twins recalled RHP Jeff Manship from Triple-A Rochester.

This will be Manship's fifth different stint with the team this season, though he only has five appearances (one start). The 25-year-old right-hander has a 5.13 ERA over 98 1/3 innings with Triple-A Rochester this season, almost all as a starting pitcher.

Twins optioned RHP Jeff Manship to Triple-A Rochester.

The 25-year-old has posted a 2.45 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP in 14 2/3 innings for the Twins this season, but he will head back to the minors to clear a roster spot for the activation of Alexi Casilla. Manship will be back.

Twins recalled RHP Jeff Manship from Triple-A Rochester.

He will give Twins manager another option out of the bullpen, though we think Anthony Slama may have been the better choice. Manship, 25, has a 2.84 ERA in one start and three relief appearances with the Twins this season. He posted a 5.68 ERA in five starts and six relief appearances last season.

Twins optioned RHP Jeff Manship to Triple-A Rochester.

Manship made a couple appearances in a week with the team and now has a 4.87 ERA in 44 1/3 career innings. He'll be back again when the Twins need someone to eat innings as a long man.

Twins recalled RHP Jeff Manship from Triple-A Rochester.

Nick Blackburn's complete stinker of a start on Friday necessitated the move, as the Twins used five relievers to finish the game. They'll go through relievers more quickly than usual over the next few games as they're on a nine-game National League tour. Manship was 4-3 with a 4.43 ERA in 12 starts for Triple-A Rochester.