Joey Wentz

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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, due to being out of minor league options, he reported directly to the major league team. [18]

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Wentz with the Erie SeaWolves in 2021
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Born: (1997-10-06) October 6, 1997 (age 26)
Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
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May 11, 2022, for the Detroit Tigers
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