Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Fri 6/1/18 11:01 AM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle went 3-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Wendle closed out May with a seven-game hitting streak, although Thursday's effort represented his first multi-hit tally during that stretch. The 28-year-old has proven to be an effective left-handed bat for manager Kevin Cash during what is his most extended taste of major-league action, as he's now slashing a solid .295/.344/.416 across 163 plate appearances.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Wed 5/30/18 5:29 PM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle will take a seat for Wednesday's matchup against Oakland, Juan Toribio of The Athletic Tampa Bay reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wendle will get his usual day off Wednesday against a left-handed starter. Christian Arroyo will bat sixth and take over at second base with Wendle on the bench.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Wed 5/30/18 6:51 AM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Sandwiched between C.J. Cron and Wilson Ramos, Wendle was the middle leg of a back-to-back-to-back solo home run sequence in the third inning. The 28-year-old is riding a modest six-game hitting streak and is slashing .283/.333/.407 through 145 at-bats in his first extended stay in the majors.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Thu 5/24/18 10:49 PM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The Rays optioned top prospect Willy Adames to clear a roster spot for Wendle after his three-game spell on the paternity list. Wendle has been a solid contributor to this point, slashing .288/.336/.384 while platooning at second base. He's now eligible to return to the lineup as soon as Friday's game against the Orioles.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Tue 5/22/18 3:05 PM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wendle with be away from the team for the next few days following the birth of his baby boy. The second baseman should be back with the Rays for their weekend series against the Orioles. Willy Adames was recalled from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding roster move.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Sat 5/19/18 6:34 PM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle is not in the lineup Saturday against the left-handed Andrew Heaney and the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Wendle has started against every righty and sat against every lefty so far this season. With Daniel Robertson needed at shortstop to deputize for the injured Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring), Christian Arroyo will start at second base for the first time this season.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Thu 5/17/18 5:54 PM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle is out of the lineup against the Angels on Thursday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wendle will take a seat with left-hander Tyler Skaggs on the mound for Los Angeles. In his place, Daniel Robertson will start at second base and bat third.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Mon 5/14/18 3:28 PM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle is out of the lineup Monday against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
As per usual, Wendle will take a seat on the bench with a southpaw (Eric Skoglund) starting for the opposition. Daniel Robertson will start at the keystone and hit fifth in his stead.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Sun 5/13/18 1:07 PM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle went a combined 4-for-7 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run in Saturday's doubleheader versus the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
The versatile infielder continues to make his mark, with his average sitting right on .300 after Saturday's successful day. Wendle has now exceeded his previous career high of 104 major-league plate appearances that he'd logged with the Athletics back in 2016, and he appears set for a solid amount of playing time over the balance of the season given the superior production he's churned out thus far.
Joey Wendle 2B/SS/3B FA Tue 5/8/18 3:12 PM
Joey Wendle
2B/SS/3B FA
Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Wendle will take his normal spot on the bench with a lefty (Sean Newcomb) toeing the rubber for the opposition. In his place, Daniel Robertson will start at the keystone and hit fifth.