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Misses out on roster spot
The Padres reassigned Wendelken to minor-league camp Thursday.
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Wendelken had made 144 big-league appearances over stops with the Athletics and Diamondbacks from 2016 through 2022 before heading overseas and spending the last two seasons in Japan with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. The 31-year-old right-hander returned stateside and inked a minor-league deal with the Padres over the winter, and after giving up five earned runs in 1.2 innings over his two Cactus League appearances, he was unable to win a spot in San Diego's Opening Day bullpen. Unless the Padres allow him to enter free agency, Wendelken will likely begin the upcoming season at Triple-A El Paso.
Wendelken had made 144 big-league appearances over stops with the Athletics and Diamondbacks from 2016 through 2022 before heading overseas and spending the last two seasons in Japan with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. The 31-year-old right-hander returned stateside and inked a minor-league deal with the Padres over the winter, and after giving up five earned runs in 1.2 innings over his two Cactus League appearances, he was unable to win a spot in San Diego's Opening Day bullpen. Unless the Padres allow him to enter free agency, Wendelken will likely begin the upcoming season at Triple-A El Paso.
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Wendelken's performance took a dip with Oakland last season and he was designated for assignment in mid-August. However, Arizona recognized his solid body of work since 2018 and claimed him off waivers. The 28-year-old earned two wins, four holds and the first two saves of his career across 20 appearances with the Diamondbacks, but he wasn't overly impressive, posting a 4.34 ERA, 6.3 K/9 and 4.3 BB/9 across 18.2 innings. Despite a subpar 2021, he remains one of the most experienced relievers in Arizona's bullpen after the team signed veteran Mark Melancon for their closer role. Wendelken could pick up a save chance or two when Melancon is unavailable, but he's more likely to be an asset for holds after posting an ERA under the 3.60 mark in three straight campaigns between 2018 and 2020.
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Lands with San Diego as NRI
The Padres signed Wendelken to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
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Headed to Japan
Wendelken signed a one-year deal with the Yokohama BayStars of the NPB on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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Heads to free agency
Wendelken elected free agency Tuesday, per the MILB transaction log.
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Stays in organization
The Diamondbacks outrighted Wendelken to Triple-A Reno on July 11.
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DFA'd by Arizona
Wendelken was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
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Taking over as closer?
Wendelken recorded his second save of the year Thursday and could be taking over the closer role from veteran Tyler Clippard in the season's final weeks.
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Clippard struggled Wednesday, allowing three runs in an inning of work, and the Diamondbacks turned to Wendelken for their next save opportunity. With the team sitting at 49-104, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 28-year-old Wendelken continue to see work over the 36-year-old Clippard.
Clippard struggled Wednesday, allowing three runs in an inning of work, and the Diamondbacks turned to Wendelken for their next save opportunity. With the team sitting at 49-104, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 28-year-old Wendelken continue to see work over the 36-year-old Clippard.