JOEY WENTZ
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NEWS
Sun, Apr 14, 2024

9:47 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) logged 2.1 scoreless innings of relief in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. He allowed two hits and a walk, while striking out four.

Sun, Mar 10, 2024

12:17 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) logging two scoreless innings with a strikeout in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Wentz now has a 1.29 ERA across four spring appearances.

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

12:47 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) will focus on competing for a bullpen job with the Tigers this spring, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Sat, Sep 30, 2023

11:04 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) was optioned off the active roster Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

1:06 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) is slated to start Friday's game against the Guardians at Comerica Park.

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

7:01 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (3-11) allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over 4.1 innings to earn the win Sunday over the Angels.

11:00 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) is slated to work in bulk relief behind Miguel Diaz in Sunday's game against the Angels, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

6:00 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) is scheduled to pitch either as a starter or bulk reliever in Sunday's game against the Angels, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

2:58 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Reds at Comerica Park, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

12:14 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) made his most recent appearance out of the Tigers bullpen in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Yankees, giving up one earned run on no hits and two walks over 1.1 innings.

Wed, Aug 30, 2023

3:23 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to serve as the Tigers' bulk pitcher Wednesday against the Yankees, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Tue, Aug 29, 2023

6:18 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) expected to be called up by the Tigers to pitch Wednesday against the Yankees, either as a starter or behind an opener, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Pressreports.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023

11:30 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) Tigers optioned Wentz to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Sat, Aug 19, 2023

8:16 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) came away with a no-decision in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.

Fri, Aug 18, 2023

2:20 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was promoted from Triple-A Toledo as the Tigers' 27th man and will start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Tue, Aug 08, 2023

3:52 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) optioned Wentz to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

Mon, Aug 07, 2023

11:30 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) is slated to start Monday's game against the Twins at Comerica Park, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Sun, Jul 30, 2023

9:37 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (2-9) tossed 4.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Saturday against the Marlins. He allowed four hits and a walk while striking out six.

Sat, Jul 29, 2023

2:02 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) Tigers recalled Wentz from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

10:18 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to work as the primary pitcher behind opener Beau Brieske against the Marlins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

11:44 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Sun, Jun 11, 2023

10:08 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) will serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Will Vest in Sunday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Wed, May 31, 2023

4:53 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing a run on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings against Texas. He struck out five.

Mon, May 29, 2023

11:24 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) manager A.J. Hinch said that Wentz will "most likely" start Wednesday versus the Rangers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Sat, May 27, 2023

11:33 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) is expected to pitch again in the Tigers' upcoming series with the Rangers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

8:46 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (1-5) took the loss Friday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks over four innings during a 12-3 loss to the White Sox. He struck out four.

Sun, May 21, 2023

4:42 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (1-4) took the loss Sunday, allowing six runs on 10 hits over two innings during a 6-4 loss to Washington. He struck out one and didn't issue a walk.

Sat, Apr 15, 2023

8:18 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Giants, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.

Sat, Apr 08, 2023

8:02 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (0-2) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on one hit and four walks over 1.2 innings against Boston without a strikeout.

Sun, Apr 02, 2023

4:22 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over 5.1 frames Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Rays.

Fri, Mar 24, 2023

3:36 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) will begin the 2023 season in the Tigers' starting rotation, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.

Sun, Oct 02, 2022

4:36 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after he allowed two unearned runs on two hits and four walks over 4.2 innings Sunday against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. The left-hander had four strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Tue, Sep 27, 2022

9:46 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four in five innings in a 4-3 extra-inning win Tuesday against Kansas City. He did not factor into the decision.

Tue, Sep 20, 2022

11:22 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (2-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing no runs on two hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Orioles. He struck out four.

Wed, Sep 14, 2022

9:41 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits across four innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Astros. He walked one and struck out five.

9:41 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits across four innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Astros. He walked one and struck out five.

10:38 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Astros at Comerica Park.

10:38 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Astros at Comerica Park.

Sat, Sep 10, 2022

9:43 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (1-1) earned the win against the Royals Friday, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out five and walking one over 6.2 innings.

9:43 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (1-1) earned the win against the Royals Friday, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out five and walking one over 6.2 innings.

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

5:40 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

5:40 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Mon, Sep 05, 2022

11:09 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) will start Friday for the Tigers in Kansas City, Adrian Garro of MLB.com reports.

11:09 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) will start Friday for the Tigers in Kansas City, Adrian Garro of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Aug 07, 2022

9:09 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (shoulder) will be activated from Triple-A Toledo's 7-day injured list Wednesday to pitch in the Mud Hens' game that day against Omaha, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

9:09 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (shoulder) will be activated from Triple-A Toledo's 7-day injured list Wednesday to pitch in the Mud Hens' game that day against Omaha, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

4:09 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at High-A West Michigan on Friday.

12:57 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Tuesday at the Tigers' spring training complex in Florida, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Jun 14, 2022

7:06 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) isn't dealing with anything worse than a stinger in his shoulder and should resume throwing soon, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Jun 08, 2022

11:18 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Wentz (shoulder) remains sidelined and is without a clear timeline to resume throwing, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. "It's kind of similar to a pinched nerve," Hinch said, while describing Wentz's injury. "He's getting some sensation through the shoulder based on what's going on in his neck."

Wed, Jun 01, 2022

5:54 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Wentz will undergo further testing on his injured shoulder, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Tue, May 31, 2022

9:02 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was removed from Tuesday's start in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Twins with a strained left shoulder.

10:05 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) Tigers recalled Wentz from Triple-A Toledo ahead of his scheduled start in the second game of the team's doubleheader with the Twins in Detroit.

Sat, May 28, 2022

2:43 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (lower leg) will be called up as the Tigers' 27th man to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Thu, May 26, 2022

7:17 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was removed from Wednesday's start at Triple-A Toledo after he was hit on the shin by a comebacker, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Wed, May 11, 2022

10:56 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (0-1) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Wednesday's 9-0 defeat versus the A's, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. He took the loss after giving up six runs on seven hits with two walks and one strikeout over 2.2 innings.

Tue, May 10, 2022

10:39 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was called up from Triple-A Toledo and will start Wednesday against the A's.

Mon, May 09, 2022

4:47 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) will make his MLB debut Wednesday against the Athletics, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Mar 23, 2022

11:54 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) Tigers optioned Wentz to Double-A Erie on Wednesday.

Mon, Mar 14, 2022

9:37 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) threw a bullpen session Monday and looked comfortable on the mound, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

4:16 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) has been shut down for the remainder of the season for rest purposes, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Jun 23, 2021

2:23 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (elbow) was reinstated from the 7-day minor-league injured list Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

12:53 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (elbow) has made three rehab starts for Low-A Lakeland, posting a 7.45 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB in 9.2 innings.

Fri, Mar 12, 2021

10:29 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (elbow) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Sat, Feb 20, 2021

12:50 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (elbow) said Saturday that he could begin a rehab assignment in late April or early May, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Feb 19, 2021

9:55 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (elbow) will play catch off a mound Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 16, 2021

4:57 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (elbow) has been throwing from 120 feet, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Fri, Nov 20, 2020

11:30 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) (elbow) had his contract selected to the Tigers' 40-man roster Friday.

Mon, Apr 27, 2020

8:51 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) (elbow) is beginning his rehab from Tommy John surgery at the Tigers' spring training facility in Florida, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

9:58 AM - Joey Wentz (DET) Tigers announced that Wentz (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery in Florida on Wednesday.

Wed, Feb 19, 2020

12:07 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) general manager Al Avila said Wednesday that an MRI cleared Wentz of any structural damage to his left forearm, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. The 22-year-old will be shut down for 10 days before being re-evaluated.

Mon, Feb 17, 2020

1:54 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) ended his live batting practice session early Monday after experiencing forearm soreness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Wed, Jul 31, 2019

4:09 PM - Joey Wentz (DET) was traded from the Braves to the Tigers along with Travis Demeritte in exchange for Shane Greene, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

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