Andrew Wantz

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1+1⁄3 innings of relief against the Baltimore Orioles.

On April 19, 2022, the Angels recalled Wantz from Triple-A Salt Lake and added him to the active roster. [9] Wantz made his first major league starting appearance on June 27, at the last minute as an opener, [10] but was ejected for the first time in his career after one pitch in the second inning (and twelve pitches total), which hit Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker, triggering a bench-clearing brawl which resulted in eight players and both team managers being ejected, including Wantz and Winker. [11] Wantz threw a pitch behind the head of the second batter of the game, Julio Rodríguez, in the first inning. [12] The day after, Wantz was suspended three games by Major League Baseball, with his manager Phil Nevin receiving a ten-game suspension for ordering a beanball despite both teams being warned not to. [13] He ultimately pitched in 42 contests for the Angels in 2022, logging a 3.22 ERA with 52 strikeouts.

In 2023, Wantz made 27 appearances for Los Angeles, registering a 3.89 ERA with 33 strikeouts across 39+1⁄3 innings of work. [14] He was optioned to Triple–A Salt Lake to begin the 2024 season. [15] Wantz made only one appearances for the Angels before he was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation on July 2. [16] He was transferred to the 60–day injured list three days later. [17] Wantz was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Salt Lake on October 24. [18] On November 6, he elected free agency. [19]

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Andrew Wantz
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-10-13) October 13, 1995 (age 29)
Holly Springs, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 4, 2021, for the Los Angeles Angels