Adam Wilk

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87+1⁄3 innings pitched. Wilk elected free agency following the season on November 7. [13]

New York Mets

On January 12, 2017, Wilk signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets and was invited to spring training. [14] He was called up to the Mets on May 7, [15] and designated for assignment on May 8.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins claimed Wilk on waivers on May 10, 2017. [16] He was designated for assignment on May 27, 2017, [17] and outrighted to Triple-A two days later. On June 18, Wilk was again designated for assignment. He was released four days later.

Cleveland Indians

On January 20, 2018, Wilk signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. [18] In 27 starts for the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, he registered a 6–9 record and 3.66 ERA with 107 strikeouts across 164+2⁄3 innings pitched. Wilk elected free agency following the season on November 2. [19]

Personal life

Wilk was noted for his community involvement while with the Toledo Mud Hens. In the 2012–2013 offseason, he began his own non-profit organization, the Adam Wilk Foundation. [20]

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Adam Wilk
Adam Wilk on May 7, 2017 (cropped).jpg
Wilk with the New York Mets
Pitcher
Born: (1987-12-09) December 9, 1987 (age 36)
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: May 26, 2011, for the Detroit Tigers
KBO: April 2, 2013, for the NC Dinos
Last appearance
MLB: June 17, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins
KBO: September 29, 2013, for the NC Dinos