The Padres reassigned Wendelken to minor-league camp Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendelken had made 144 big-league appearances over stops with the Athletics and Diamondbacks from 2016 through 2022 before heading overseas and spending the last two seasons in Japan with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. The 31-year-old right-hander returned stateside and inked a minor-league deal with the Padres over the winter, and after giving up five earned runs in 1.2 innings over his two Cactus League appearances, he was unable to win a spot in San Diego's Opening Day bullpen. Unless the Padres allow him to enter free agency, Wendelken will likely begin the upcoming season at Triple-A El Paso.

The Padres signed Wendelken to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendelken is coming off a successful two-year stint in Japan with the Yokohama Bay Stars, having posted a 1.57 ERA and 87:33 K:BB over 92 innings. The 31-year-old reliever has collected a 4.00 ERA and 151:70 K:BB across 159.2 frames covering parts of six seasons at the big-league level.

Wendelken signed a one-year deal with the Yokohama BayStars of the NPB on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal is worth up to $3.05 million including performance incentives. The 29-year-old righty had a 5.28 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 29 innings as a reliever with the Diamondbacks last season.

Wendelken elected free agency Tuesday, per the MILB transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Wendelken lost his spot on Arizona's 40-man roster July 5, but he remained with the organization through the end of the season. He maintained a 5.28 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 21:14 K:BB across 29 innings with the Diamondbacks in 2022.

The Diamondbacks outrighted Wendelken to Triple-A Reno on July 11.

EDGE Analysis

Wendelken remains in the Arizona organization after he wasn't claimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment July 5. The 29-year-old righty reliever had posted a 5.28 ERA over 29 innings with the big club this season prior to being removed from the 40-man roster.

Wendelken was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendelken has appeared in 29 games out of the bullpen for Arizona this season and has a 5.28 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 21:14 K:BB across 29 innings. He could head to Triple-A Reno if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Wendelken (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear whether Wendelken ever tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll rejoin the Diamondbacks' bullpen after spending a week and a half away from the team. Over seven relief appearances this year, the right-hander has posted a 4.32 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 8.1 innings.

Wendelken was placed on the injured list for an undisclosed reason Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

A reason for Wendelken's placement on the injured list wasn't given, so it's possible that he's on the COVID-19 IL. If that's the case, he'll be eligible to return as soon as he clears the league's health and safety protocols. While a timetable for Wendelken's return isn't yet known, Luis Frias and Tyler Holton were called up to provide additional bullpen depth in his absence.

Wendelken issued two walks over one-third of an inning in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Wendelken came in to start the seventh inning but had trouble finding the plate. Half of his 18 pitches were balls, and he was helped tremendously by catcher Jose Herrera, who gunned down a baserunner attempting to steal. He is a fungible piece in the Diamondbacks' reworked bullpen that will used in a variety of situations. The right-hander has made two scoreless appearances thus far, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out one over two innings.

Wendelken agreed to a one-year, $835,000 contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendelken pitched a career-high 43.2 innings last season split between the Athletics and Diamondbacks. His 4.33 ERA was nothing special, but he was still able to pick up a pair of saves in September in a bullpen that lacked proven high-leverage arms.