Matt Wisler P FA Mon 3/12/18 11:19 AM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler got tagged for four runs on five hits and two walks over three innings while striking out two in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old picked a bad time for a bad start, as Luiz Gohara's ankle injury throws Wisler back into the mix for the fifth starter spot to begin the season. He's still got time this spring to overtake Scott Kazmir for the job, but given Wisler's 5.26 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 298 career big-league innings, his fantasy ceiling appears low even if he does break camp in the rotation.
Matt Wisler P FA Fri 3/2/18 12:43 PM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler tossed three scoreless innings Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out two in a split-squad game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
While the 25-year-old has been solid at Triple-A Gwinnett over the last few seasons, he hasn't seen the same success in the majors, posting a 5.26 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 209:102 K:BB in 298 career innings with the Braves. Wisler could put himself back in the rotation mix with a great spring, making Thursday's outing intriguing, but given the younger arms in the organization pressing for spots, he's more likely to find a role in the big-league bullpen as a long man.
Matt Wisler P FA Sat 8/19/17 3:03 PM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Luke Jackson was sent to the disabled list with a shoulder strain, so Wisler was summoned back to the big club to take his place on the roster and in the bullpen. The 24-year-old has a 2.84 ERA and 4:2 K:BB in 6.1 innings of relief with Gwinnett since being shifted to the bullpen. He has the stuff to become an effective late-inning reliever, so he'll be worth keeping an eye on in his new role.
Matt Wisler P FA Fri 8/4/17 10:35 AM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler will transition to the bullpen at Triple-A Gwinnett, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite some flashes of success as a starter in the minors, a 5.12 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 199:98 K:BB and 1.4 HR/9 in 284.2 career big-league innings have prompted the Braves to re-evaluate whether Wisler has a place in their future rotation, especially considering the sheer volume of top-shelf pitching prospects moving quickly up the ladder behind him. The 24-year-old righty has the stuff to become an effective late-inning reliever, and he'll likely get a month at Triple-A to acclimate to his new role before getting called back up in September.
Matt Wisler P FA Wed 7/26/17 2:15 PM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following Tuesday's game.
EDGE Analysis
Wisler, who was recalled by the Braves on Monday, had a short and difficult stint in the big leagues, as he allowed four earned runs on five hits over two innings in Monday's blowout loss to Arizona. The right-hander now owns an 8.53 ERA over 19 innings in the majors this season and will need to turn things around at Gwinnett if he hopes to see similar opportunities in the future. Aaron Blair, the scheduled starter for Wednesday's game, was recalled in a corresponding move.
Matt Wisler P FA Mon 7/24/17 10:50 PM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
With Jaime Garcia being dealt to the Twins, the Braves needed some pitching depth at the major-league level. Wisler will re-emerge in Atlanta, although his stay may be brief if he pitches like his 7.41 ERA suggests he will.
Matt Wisler P FA Thu 7/6/17 3:54 PM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler was sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Wisler spent just one day with Atlanta during this trip to the big leagues, allowing three earned runs in two innings to Houston during Wednesday's contest. This performance summarized Wisler's time in the majors this year, as he just hasn't been able to find the stuff that has worked down in Triple-A. In a corresponding move, the club called up Akeel Morris, who will make his first journey up to the Braves in his career.
Matt Wisler P FA Wed 7/5/17 8:09 PM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wisler was summoned back to the big club to offer bullpen reinforcements after Arodys Vizcaino was placed on the DL with a finger strain. The 24-year-old owns a 7.00 ERA and 3:3 K:BB through nine innings out of the Braves' bullpen this season. He has strictly served as a starter this season for Gwinnett, so he'll provide some length as a reliever before ultimately returning to Triple-A to continue being developed as a starter.
Matt Wisler P FA Sun 6/11/17 9:52 PM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday to make his first start of the season for the Braves in the second game of a twin bill with the Mets, Wisler was able to effectively eat some innings for the big club. He conceded four runs on six hits and three walks in the outing, but covered six frames and struck out seven batters along the way. Unfortunately for Wisler, fellow Triple-A call-up Sean Newcomb outperformed him while starting the first game of the doubleheader, and will have the opportunity to stick around as the club's fifth starter while Bartolo Colon (oblique) remains on the disabled list. Expect Wisler to reclaim a spot in the rotation at Gwinnett, with whom he's posted a 5.01 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 41.1 innings this season.
Matt Wisler P FA Sun 6/11/17 1:39 AM
Matt Wisler
P FA
Wisler (0-1) gave up four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings in a loss to the Mets in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.
EDGE Analysis
It wasn't a disastrous outing by any means -- after all, Wisler held the Mets scoreless through four -- but he was still easily outdueled by Steven Matz on the other side. Added as the 26th man for the twin bill, Wisler figures to head right back down to Triple-A Gwinnett. He may pitch out of the bullpen upon his eventual return, as he did during his prior stints with the big club this season.