Wentz was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wentz was rocked for six runs (four earned) on nine hits across 4.2 innings in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday to push his ERA on the season to 6.09. He'll head to Toledo for a reset, but there may not be a clear path back to the rotation for him once Tarik Skubal (elbow) and Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) are healthy.

Wentz (1-9) allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits across 4.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Rangers. He walked two and struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Wentz dropped to 0-6 in his last nine starts with a 7.41 ERA during that stretch. The lefty wasn't much better before then, either, going 1-3 with a 6.09 ERA over his first seven appearances of the year. Wentz can't be trusted as a fantasy asset, but he figures to stick in Detroit's rotation for now with the team thin on rotation options due to injuries. He's penciled in to start again next Wednesday against Oakland.

Wentz (1-8) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks over five innings against the Twins. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Friday saw Wentz take a step backward after he fanned a career-high nine against Minnesota his last time out. The Twins got to him this time around, twice for long balls, and Wentz has now dropped five straight decisions. The Tigers aren't going anywhere and Wentz is only 25 years old, but the team could eventually lose patience and end his audition in the rotation. His command and control issues point to a move to the bullpen eventually, if not later this season.

Wentz (1-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over six innings against the Twins. He struck out nine.

EDGE Analysis

Wentz had a perfect game going with one out in the fourth inning before walking Royce Lewis and then surrendering back-to-back singles to eventually put the Tigers down 0-2. Those would be the only two runs scored in the contest as the left-hander fell to 1-7 on the season despite posting a season-high nine strikeouts. Wentz also went six innings Saturday for the first time since May 3 against the Mets while issuing only one walk for the first time in three starts this month.

Wentz allowed two runs on a hit across 4.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. He walked two and struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Wentz came in for the second inning after opener Will Vest retired the first three batters of the game. Wentz pitched well, with his only glaring mistake being a two-run home run by Pavin Smith. It's a step in the right direction, though Wentz still has an ugly 7.23 ERA overall. The righty should take the mound again toward the end of next week against Minnesota on the road, and it's possible he operates as a bulk reliever there as well.

Wentz will serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Will Vest in Sunday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After making each of his previous 12 appearances as a starter, Wentz will be deployed out of the bullpen for the first time this season. Wentz hasn't completed more than five innings in an outing since May 8 and holds a 7.49 ERA on the season. While coming on in relief should improve his chances of factoring into a decision, Wentz's poor ratios this season make him an unreliable streaming option.

Wentz (1-6) yielded five runs on seven hits and five walks over 4.2 innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Wentz never settled into a groove Monday and was taken deep twice by Trea Turner. Over his last four starts, Wentz has allowed at least five runs three times while going 0-3. His ERA has ballooned up to 7.49 with a 44:22 K:BB through 51.2 frames. Assuming he gets another turn in the rotation, he's currently lined up to see the Diamondbacks at home.

Wentz did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing a run on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings against Texas. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Wentz had allowed 11 runs over six innings in his last two starts, so Wednesday's performance against a potent Rangers offense was a step in the right direction. Still, Wentz was lucky to escape with just one run allowed, as he surrendered seven hits on 11 hard-hit balls in just 4.1 innings. The 25-year-old left-hander is 1-5 this season with a 7.28 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 40:17 K:BB through 47 innings. Despite his struggles, Wentz will likely continue starting for the Tigers while they face a litany of injuries in their rotation.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Wentz will "most likely" start Wednesday versus the Rangers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Tigers are holding off on officially tapping Wentz to start Wednesday, perhaps because they're considering him as a bulk reliever instead as they look to get him back on track. Wentz holds an ugly 14.54 ERA over his last three starts.

Wentz is expected to pitch again in the Tigers' upcoming series with the Rangers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's struggled mightily over his last three starts, posting a 14.54 ERA and 2.88 WHIP, Wentz is expected to get another shot to toe the rubber with the Tigers next week. Manager A.J. Hinch believes that the team may have to "do some creative things" to get the left-hander back on track, which could include having him enter the game after an opener draws the start. Regardless, Detroit's rotation remains very banged up and Wentz seems likely to stick around for now.