Joey Wentz
P ATL
Tue 8/29/23 6:18 PM

Wentz expected to be called up by the Tigers to pitch Wednesday against the Yankees, either as a starter or behind an opener, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Pressreports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old has a 6.62 ERA in 19 appearances (17 starts) for Detroit this season, and it appears he'll receive another look in the majors this week. Wentz already joined the big-league club Tuesday, though he'll still need to be officially added to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's contest.

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Wed 8/23/23 11:30 AM

The Tigers optioned Wentz to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz was returned to the minors one day after he served as the 27th man for the Tigers' twin bill with the Guardians. He ended up starting the second game of the doubleheader and took a no-decision in the Tigers' 4-1 loss while striking out three and scattering four hits and two walks over five scoreless frames. Though the Tigers don't have a spot available for him in the rotation at the moment, Wentz should be first in line for a promotion if injuries test the big club's starting depth at any point over the final five and a half weeks of the season.

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Sat 8/19/23 8:16 AM

Wentz came away with a no-decision in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty didn't let a Cleveland baserunner get past second base as he got 17 swinging strikes among his 83 pitches, but a Jose Cisnero meltdown in the eighth inning cost Wentz his third win of the season. With Alex Faedo holding down the fifth starter spot for the Tigers, Wentz will likely head back to Triple-A Toledo, but he'll likely see more big-league action before the season is done -- Detroit plays 13 games in 13 days in the middle of September. Wentz has held the opposition scoreless in two of three MLB appearances since the All-Star break, but he got hammered for eight runs over three innings by the Twins in the third outing.

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Fri 8/18/23 2:20 PM

Wentz was promoted from Triple-A Toledo as the Tigers' 27th man and will start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz was sent to Triple-A on Aug. 8 after accumulating a 7.03 ERA and 1.68 WHIP through 79.1 innings, but he'll be brought back up in order to prevent Detroit from using two rotation pieces in one day. Wentz was decent in his latest Triple-A start, allowing two runs in 5.2 frames, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect to get much out of him during Friday's spot start.

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Tue 8/8/23 3:52 PM

Detroit optioned Wentz to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz was lit up for eight earned runs over just three innings in a spot start Monday versus the Twins. The 25-year-old left-hander carries a 7.03 ERA in 79.1 total innings of work this season at the major-league level.

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Mon 8/7/23 9:45 PM

Wentz (2-10) allowed eight runs on 10 hits across three innings to take the loss Monday against the Twins. He walked one and struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz got off to a rough start, allowing four runs in the first inning, including a three-run bomb by Ryan Jeffers. Things didn't get much better from there, as Carlos Correa launched a three-run home run in the second inning. The Tigers kept Wentz out there simply to absorb some innings, but it was an ugly outing all around. The lefty now has a 7.03 ERA and can't be trusted in fantasy even if he sticks in the rotation, which may be the case due to injuries to other Detroit starters. Wentz is tentatively set to start again Sunday against the Red Sox and should be avoided in that spot.

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Mon 8/7/23 11:30 AM

Wentz is slated to start Monday's game against the Twins at Comerica Park, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The young lefty will get at least one more turn through the rotation after he shined in a bulk-relief role his last time out July 29 in what was his first appearance in the big leagues in a month. In that appearance against the Marlins, Wentz struck out six over 4.2 scoreless innings while allowing four hits and one walk. The Tigers seem content to have Wentz pitch as a traditional starter Monday rather than out of the bullpen, an arrangement that could raise his innings floor but may work against him in qualifying for a win.

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Sun 7/30/23 9:37 AM

Wentz (2-9) tossed 4.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Saturday against the Marlins. He allowed four hits and a walk while striking out six.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz was recalled from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day and served as Detroit's primary pitcher, entering the game in the third inning for Beau Brieske. Wentz struggled mightily in his first stint with the Tigers this season, posting a 6.78 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across 71.2 innings. He posted an improved 4.00 ERA with Toledo, however, and could stick around in Detroit if the team trades Eduardo Rodriguez and/or Michael Lorenzen in advance of Tuesday's deadline.

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Sat 7/29/23 2:02 PM

The Tigers recalled Wentz from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz will serve as Detroit's primary pitcher Saturday against Miami behind Beau Brieske, who will start as the Tigers' opener. Wentz's MLB numbers haven't been godd this year -- he holds a 6.78 ERA and 1.63 WHIP through 71.2 innings over 16 appearances (15 starts).

Joey Wentz
P ATL
Sat 7/29/23 10:18 AM

Wentz is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to work as the primary pitcher behind opener Beau Brieske against the Marlins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wentz struck out 12 in 5.2 innings during his most recent start July 21, so he would be well rested for this appearance. The Tigers likely won't need Wentz beyond this outing unless they trade Eduardo Rodriguez and/or Michael Lorenzen before Tuesday's deadline.