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Waddell relishes return to Majors: 'This game is pretty cool' NEW YORK -- For the better part of three seasons, Brandon Waddell toiled in Korea and Taiwan, performing well enough to maintain a steady pa...

MAY 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Shines in bulk relief Waddell allowed three hits and struck out four batters over 4.1 scoreless relief innings in a no-decision against Arizona on Wednesday.

Impact Waddell was called up from Triple-A ahead of Wednesday's contest and was immediately put to use in a bullpen game for New York. The southpaw entered in the third inning and ended up taking on a near-starter's workload, tossing 60 pitches (40 of which were strikes) over 4.1 scoreless frames. This was Waddell's first MLB appearance since he tallied nine relief outings over stints with three different teams in 2021, as he spent the three subsequent years overseas.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes gets 1st win for Arizona as Diamondbacks hold off Mets 4-3

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MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets put Young on injured list and bring up Waddell to make 1st MLB appearance in 4 years

Brandon Waddell’s first major league appearance in almost four years was a rousing success

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Added to roster The Mets selected Waddell's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Waddell will serve as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks in what will be his first major-league appearance since 2021. The left-hander has posted a 1.54 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB through five starts and 23.1 innings this season with Syracuse.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working as primary pitcher Waddell will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Huascar Brazoban will draw his second start of the season Wednesday, but he'll serve as an opener and isn't expected to cover more than an inning or two before giving way to Waddell, who is set to make his first big-league appearance since 2021. The 30-year-old lefty has been impressive while pitching out of the rotation at Syracuse this season, logging a 1.54 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB in 23.1 innings.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets hit 3 homers off E-Rod and play dazzling defense in 8-3 win over Diamondbacks

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APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Will pitch for NYM on Wednesday Waddell will pitch for the Mets on Wednesday, either as a starter or bulk reliever, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Mets will likely make a determination after Tuesday's game on whether it will be a traditional start or bulk relief appearance for Waddell, who will need to be added to the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Waddell has posted a 1.54 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB through five starts and 23.1 innings this season with Triple-A Syracuse. He'll be making his first major-league appearance since 2021.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With lefty A.J. Minter mulling season-ending surgery, Mets re-sign Brooks Raley to $1.85M deal

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APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Could join rotation this week Waddell could get called up for a spot start or bulk relief outing during the Mets' series against the Diamondbacks this week, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old southpaw has had a strong start to the season for Triple-A Syracuse, posting a 1.54 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB through five starts and 23.1 innings, and Waddell's schedule lines up with the Arizona series -- he last pitched April 25, so he could slot into the rotation Wednesday. Waddell would need to be added to the 40-man roster before getting a promotion, however. He last pitched in the majors in 2021, spending the last three seasons in Korea and China.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waddell has a strong outing, but Syracuse falls to Buffalo Brandon Waddell tossed six strong innings for the Mets.

APRIL 19, 2025 • SYRACUSE.COM

Sent out of big-league camp The Mets reassigned Waddell to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Waddell joined the Mets on a minor-league deal in December following a three-year stint overseas between stops with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization and Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. Though New York's rotation depth has already taken a couple of notable hits this spring with Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) set to open the season on the injured list, Waddell didn't impress enough over his two Grapefruit League outings (5.40 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 1:2 K:BB in 3.1 innings) to make a compelling case for an Opening Day gig. Waddell will likely slot into the rotation at Triple-A Syracuse.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be next man up in rotation Waddell might be an option for the Mets' rotation this season, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact New York has already seen Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) go down this spring, with both pitchers expected to begin the season on the injured list. If the spate of injuries continues, Waddell could find himself in the mix for some March or April starts. The 30-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021, spending the last three years in the KBO, and after signing a minor-league contract with the Mets in December, the team would need to find room for him on the 40-man roster to add him to the big-league rotation.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks MiLB deal with NYM Waddell agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Waddell hasn't seen any MLB action since 2021 during stops in Minnesota, St. Louis and Baltimore, and he's spent the last three seasons overseas with the Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization. The southpaw has revitalized his career in the KBO, posting a 2.98 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 215:65 K:BB through 144.1 innings over this three-year stretch. Waddell will be a strong candidate to begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Syracuse.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads overseas The Cardinals sold Waddell's contract to the Korea Baseball Organization's Doosan Bears on Wednesday.

Impact According to Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency, Waddell will earn $230,000 for the remainder of the 2022 KBO season while pitching for Doosan. Waddell made nine relief appearances in the majors between three different teams in 2021, but he's pitched exclusively at Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization in 2022. Over 30 innings at Triple-A, he posted a 3.30 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted off roster The Cardinals outrighted Waddell to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact St. Louis never formally announced that Waddell was designated for assignment, but he evidently went unclaimed off waivers and will remain in the organization. Waddell will lose his place on the 40-man roster, however, with his spot going to fellow reliever Andre Pallante, who was informed he would be part of the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Waddell was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact Waddell rejoined the Cardinals' bullpen Wednesday but didn't make any appearances during his stint with the major-league club. He'll head back to Memphis after right-hander Jack Flaherty (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright expected to start for the Cardinals against Brewers

The Cardinals will start Adam Wainwright on Thursday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Adrian Houser

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Anderson scheduled to start for Milwaukee against St. Louis

The Cardinals will start Miles Mikolas on Wednesday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Brett Anderson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Woodford scheduled to start for Cardinals at Brewers

The Brewers will send Brandon Woodruff to the mound Tuesday and the Cardinals will give Jake Woodford the start

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Lester wins 200th, Cards down Brewers for ninth straight win

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled by Cardinals Waddell was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Waddell returned from the COVID-19 injured list in Memphis last weekend, and he tossed three scoreless innings across three relief appearances since then. The southpaw recorded a 4.15 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 4.1 innings across four appearances with the Cardinals this year and should be available as a low-leverage reliever.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta expected to start as Milwaukee hosts St. Louis

The Brewers will send Freddy Peralta to the mound Monday and the Cardinals plan to give Jake Woodford the start

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Happ expected to start as Cardinals host the Padres

The Cardinals are expected to send J.A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Darvish, Padres to face Wainwright, Cardinals

The Padres will start Yu Darvish on Saturday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Adam Wainwright

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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