Joey Wentz P ATL Tue 5/31/22 10:05 AM
Joey Wentz
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The Tigers recalled Wentz from Triple-A Toledo ahead of his scheduled start in the second game of the team's doubleheader with the Twins in Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Detroit is designating Wentz as its 27th man for the twin bill, so he's expected to be returned to Triple-A following Tuesday's games. The 24-year-old lefty will be looking for better results in his second MLB start, after he struggled mightily in his Tigers debut back on May 11. He lasted just 2.2 innings in a start against Oakland, giving up six earned runs on seven hits and two walks.
Joey Wentz P ATL Sat 5/28/22 2:43 PM
Joey Wentz
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Wentz (lower leg) will be called up as the Tigers' 27th man to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz exited Wednesday's start at Triple-A Toledo after he was hit on the shin by a comebacker, but the injury is apparently of no concern, as he's been cleared to make his second major-league start Tuesday. The southpaw struggled in his big-league debut against the Athletics on May 11, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings.
Joey Wentz P ATL Thu 5/26/22 7:17 PM
Joey Wentz
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Wentz was removed from Wednesday's start at Triple-A Toledo after he was hit on the shin by a comebacker, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz lasted five innings during his first start after being sent down, but he was removed from Wednesday's outing after just two innings. The southpaw underwent X-rays that came back negative, so manager A.J. Hinch is hopeful that Wentz isn't dealing with a significant injury.
Joey Wentz P ATL Wed 5/11/22 10:56 PM
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Wentz (0-1) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Wednesday's 9-0 defeat versus the A's, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. He took the loss after giving up six runs on seven hits with two walks and one strikeout over 2.2 innings.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old was called up for his big-league debut Wednesday but laid an egg against Oakland, as he retired only eight of the 16 batters he faced. Wentz will return to Toledo, where he has a 4.12 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB across 19.2 innings this season.
Joey Wentz P ATL Tue 5/10/22 10:39 PM
Joey Wentz
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Wentz was called up from Triple-A Toledo and will start Wednesday against the A's.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old was previously named as the starter for Wednesday, and he was added to the active roster following Tuesday's doubleheader. It'll be Wentz's MLB debut after posting a 4.12 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB across 19.2 innings with Toledo to begin 2022.
Joey Wentz P ATL Mon 5/9/22 4:47 PM
Joey Wentz
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Wentz will make his MLB debut Wednesday against the Athletics, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz owns a strong 33.8 percent strikeout rate through five starts for Triple-A Toledo this season, though that's come with a 13.0 percent walk rate and a 4.12 ERA. Since his return from Tommy John surgery in May of 2021, he owns a mediocre 4.42 ERA in 23 starts, but the Tigers will nevertheless give him a chance on the biggest stage. He'll at least get a relatively easy opponent to debut against, but he'll need to find the strike zone more consistently if he's to stick in the majors.
Joey Wentz P ATL Wed 3/23/22 11:54 AM
Joey Wentz
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The Tigers optioned Wentz to Double-A Erie on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Though Wentz was participating in big-league camp, he was never a realistic option for the Opening Day roster. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2020, Wentz made his return to game action last May, ultimately picking up 13 starts for Erie. Over his 53.1 innings with the affiliate, Wentz submitted a 3.71 ERA and 58:33 K:BB. He may need to do a better job of curbing his walks at Erie early on during the upcoming season before a promotion to Triple-A Toledo is considered.
Joey Wentz P ATL Mon 3/14/22 9:37 PM
Joey Wentz
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Wentz threw a bullpen session Monday and looked comfortable on the mound, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz logged just 72 innings last season between Low-A Lakeland and Double-A Erie in his first year back following Tommy John surgery, recording a 4.50 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in the process. If the 24-year-old looks sharp this spring, the organization will likely increase his workload, and Wentz could push his way up to the Triple-A level at some point in 2022.
Joey Wentz P ATL Thu 9/16/21 4:16 PM
Joey Wentz
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Wentz has been shut down for the remainder of the season for rest purposes, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz isn't dealing with an injury, but he won't pitch again in 2021 since the Tigers want to monitor his workload after he underwent Tommy John surgery last year. The southpaw made 18 starts between Low-A Lakeland and Double-A Erie this year, and he recorded a 4.50 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 72 innings.
Joey Wentz P ATL Wed 6/23/21 2:23 PM
Joey Wentz
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Wentz (elbow) was reinstated from the 7-day minor-league injured list Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz made five rehab appearances for Low-A Lakeland across the last few weeks and posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 18.2 innings. He's now been cleared to return following his recovery from March 2020 Tommy John surgery, and he'll start for Double-A Erie on Wednesday. If the southpaw performs well at the Double-A level, he could head to Triple-A Toledo at some point.