On July 31,2019,the Braves traded Wentz and Travis Demeritte to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Shane Greene.[12] In his first full season at the Double–A level,Wentz went 7–8 with a 4.20 ERA and 137 strikeouts in 128+2⁄3 innings.
Wentz did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] He did not participate in the Tigers' alternate training site during the year after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March. On November 20, 2020, the Tigers added Wentz to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[14] He was optioned to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens to begin the 2021 season. Working his way back from surgery, Wentz pitched a total of 18 games with the Single–A Lakeland Flying Tigers and Double–A Erie SeaWolves, posting an 0–7 record with a 5.25 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 72 innings.
On May 11, 2022, Wentz was recalled and promoted to the major leagues for the first time to start against the Oakland Athletics.[15] In his third start for the Tigers on September 9, Wentz earned his first major league win against the Kansas City Royals, allowing no runs in 6+2⁄3 innings while striking out five.[16] In 2023, Wentz pitched in 25 games (19 starts), going 3–13 with a 6.90 ERA and 98 strikeouts across 105+2⁄3 innings.
In 38 appearances for the Tigers in 2024, Wentz struggled to a 5.37 ERA with 60 strikeouts over 55+1⁄3 innings pitched. Wentz was designated for assignment by Detroit on August 30.[17]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On September 3, 2024, Wentz was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and due to being out of minor league options, he reported directly to the major league team.[18] In eight appearance down the stretch, Wentz recorded a 1.50 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 12 innings of work.
Wentz made 19 appearances for Pittsburgh to begin the 2025 season, posting a 2-1 record and 4.15 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 26 innings of work. Wentz was designated for assignment by the Pirates on June 7, 2025.[19]
Minnesota Twins
On June 11, 2025, Wentz was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.[20] In six appearances for Minnesota, he struggled to a 15.75 ERA with six strikeouts over eight innings of work. Wentz was designated for assignment by the Twins on July 9.[21]
Atlanta Braves (second stint)
On July 11, 2025, Wentz was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.[22] He made his Braves debut the next day, pitching three scoreless innings and recording six strikeouts, establishing the franchise record for strikeouts in a debut by a reliever.[23]
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