The Cubs have claimed right-hander Trey Wingenter off waivers from the Purple Sox, as first relayed by Hunter Noll of Past the Monster on X. The righty was designated for task by Boston within the commerce deadline transactions frenzy earlier this week. The Cubs have optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, per Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports activities Community on X.
Wingenter, 30, signed a minor league cope with the Tigers within the offseason. In early July, he triggered an task clause in his contract that pressured the Tigers to commerce him if another membership was prepared to present him a 40-man roster spot. The Sox have been prepared to present him that spot and bought him for righty CJ Weins.
Although Wingenter spent virtually a month on Boston’s roster, he was totally on elective task and solely made two appearances for the massive league membership. These two outings didn’t go effectively, as he allowed seven earned runs in 2 1/3 innings. When mixed together with his earlier work with the Padres and Tigers, he now has a 5.84 earned run common in 89 1/3 main league innings with a powerful 31.9% strikeout price however excessive stroll price of 12.3%.
After their deadline offers, the Cubs had an open roster spot to work with and have used it to seize Wingenter. His main league outcomes haven’t been nice however there are causes he’s value a flier. His fastball velocity has averaged within the 95-97 miles per hour vary. Although he’s had hassle harnessing it at instances, he’s additionally been capable of get punchouts. He’s additionally been in good type within the minors this yr, with a 3.03 ERA in 38 2/3 innings at that degree. Although he’s walked 11.1% of Triple-A hitters he’s confronted this yr, he’s additionally struck out 34.5% of them.
He’s in his remaining choice yr and will be stored at Iowa for the remainder of the yr if the Cubs need, however he’ll be out of choices subsequent yr. He has simply over 4 years of service time and will likely be eligible for arbitration within the offseason.
