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128+2⁄3 innings. The Tigers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season. [13] He had Tommy John surgery in March 2020 and missed the season. He was optioned to Triple-A to begin the 2021 season. Working his way back from surgery, Wentz pitched a total of 18 games at the A and AA levels, 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. [14]

In his third start for the Tigers on September 9, 2022, Wentz earned his first major league win against the Kansas City Royals, allowing no runs in 6+2⁄3 innings while striking out five. [15]

In 2023, Wentz pitched in 25 games (19 starts), going 3–13 with a 6.90 ERA in 105.2 innings.

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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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