Wendzel signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendzel will receive a chance to win a spot on the Opening Day roster after putting pen to paper on a deal with Pittsburgh. He spent the majority of his time at Triple-A Louisville a season ago, hitting .251 with 13 home runs, 53 RBI, one stolen base and 50 runs scored in 94 games. Wendzel's last big-league appearance dates back to 2024 with the Rangers, and he struggled to a .128 average in 27 outings.

The Reds outrighted Wendzel to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendzel was dropped from the Reds' 40-man roster before having made an appearance for them, but he's passed through waivers unclaimed and will stick around in the organization. The 27-year-old has slashed .266/.361/.407 this season at the Triple-A level.

The Reds designated Wendzel for assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The club needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster for Rhett Lowder. Wendzel, who was acquired from the Rangers last month after they had designated him for assignment, will go through the waiver process again.

The Rangers traded Wendzel to the Reds for cash considerations Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendzel lost his 40-man spot with Texas on Monday after being designated for assignment to make room for Josh Jung's (wrist) reinstatement from the injured list. He's projected to begin his tenure with the Reds organization at the Triple-A level.

The Rangers designated Wendzel for assignment on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendzel was cast off the 40-man roster with the Rangers needing to open up a spot for third baseman Josh Jung (wrist), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 27-year-old Wendzel was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on July 4 after slashing .128/.163/.234 across 49 plate appearances between his two separate stints with the big club earlier this season. He'll likely stick around with Round Rock if he goes unclaimed off waivers.

The Rangers optioned Wendzel to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

He's being sent out in favor of a fresh relief arm. Wendzel has just a .397 OPS in 27 contests with the Rangers this season.

Wendzel started at third base and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

With Corey Seager resting, Josh Smith started at shortstop, opening up third base for Wendzel. Prior to Wednesday, that used to mean Ezequiel Duran would play the hot corner, but the Rangers optioned the underperforming Duran to Triple-A Round Rock amid a mini roster shakeup. Wendzel is 6-for-40 with a home run, two doubles and two RBI over 23 games this season. Eventually, Josh Jung (wrist) will return to solidify third base.

The Rangers recalled Wendzel from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Corey Seager day-to-day with a hamstring injury, the Rangers will bring Wendzel up from the minors to provide some short-term infield depth. The 27-year-old was optioned to Round Rock in May after going just 2-for-29 in 17 big-league games, but he's since slashed .250/.364/.386 across 55 plate appearances in Triple-A. Derek Hill was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Rangers optioned Wendzel to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendzel is just 2-for-29 at the plate this season and hadn't played in more than a week, so this transaction comes as no surprise. The Rangers have not announced a corresponding move, but Grant speculates that Sam Huff could be recalled.

Wendzel entered Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Reds late and went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in his lone plate appearance.

EDGE Analysis

The game was out of hand by the time Wendzel replaced second baseman Marcus Semien in the top of the ninth inning. He delivered a two-run shot as part of a four-run inning that made the game closer than it appeared. Wendzel has made four starts since his contract was selected earlier this month, with the most recent start coming April 19.