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Placed on COVID-19 IL Waddell was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

Impact Waddell had been optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, but his placement in the COVID-19 protocols means he'll revert to the MLB team's injured list. t's not clear if the left-hander has tested positive for the virus or if he was just exposed to someone who did. Fellow southpaw T.J. McFarland was called up from Memphis in a corresponding roster move.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Waddell made four appearances during his latest big-league stint, allowing two runs in 4.1 innings while striking out six and walking five. He now owns a 6.75 ERA and 2.46 WHIP in 9.1 innings of relief this season.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

So far, so good with Cardinals Waddell, who fired 1.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and a walk while recording a strikeout in a loss to the Rockies on Sunday, has scoreless efforts in each of h...

Impact The left-hander got a fresh start with the Cardinals after so-so tenures with the Twins and Orioles to begin the season, and he's been effective over the small sample of 2.2 frames in St. Louis. Waddell had only 3.1 innings of big-league experience coming into the season, so while his handedness makes him a potentially valuable matchup-based asset for manager Mike Shildt, his exposure to high-leverage scenarios will likely be limited early.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis Cardinals: Brandon Waddell excels in first outing The St. Louis Cardinals are mixing things up in the bullpen and Brandon Waddell looked good in his first appearance with the club. It seems...

JUNE 29, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Recalled by Cardinals Waddell was recalled by the Cardinals on Monday.

Impact Waddell made major-league appearances with the Twins and Orioles to begin the year, and he posted a 9.00 ERA in five innings across five outings. The southpaw will now be available to make his team debut for the Cardinals, but he should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Finds new organization The Cardinals claimed Waddell off waivers from the Orioles on Sunday and assigned him to Triple-A Memphis.

Impact Waddell will move on to his third organization of the season after being waived by the Twins earlier in 2021. The 27-year-old lefty has made five relief appearances at the big-league level between Minnesota and Baltimore this season, giving up five earned runs on 10 hits and four walks over five innings.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles score most runs since 2015, blow out Indians 18-5

Cedric Mullins hit a leadoff homer as part of a three-hit day, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs since 2015 and had a season-high 21 hits in an 18-5 rout of the Clev...

JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Mountcastle HR, Orioles keep winning in June, beat Indians

Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning that was upheld by video review and the Baltimore Orioles kept up their June winning streak, defeating the Cleveland...

JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Orioles Waddell was designated for assignment by Baltimore on Friday.

Impact The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Twins in early May and spent less than a week in the majors for the Orioles, making one appearance. Waddell could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Waddell was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact Waddell spent five days on the Orioles' roster, throwing a scoreless inning of relief Thursday against the White Sox in his lone appearance. Tyler Nevin was recalled in a corresponding move.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals send Orioles to 6th straight defeat, 6-5

Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning and the Washington Nationals immediately erased an early three-run deficit, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 to complete a three-game sw...

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Called up Sunday Waddell was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact Waddell was designated for assignment by Minnesota on May 7, and Baltimore claimed him off waivers the next day. The southpaw will replace Travis Lakins, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move, in the bullpen.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis, Bogaerts hit home runs, Red Sox beat Orioles 11-6

Michael Chavis homered in his first start of the season, Xander Bogaerts also homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Claimed by Orioles Waddell was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Saturday.

Impact Waddell was designated for assignment by Minnesota on Friday, and he'll now report to Triple-A Norfolk. The left-hander made brief appearances in the majors earlier in the season and allowed five runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out one in four innings. Right-hander Jay Flaa was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins hit 3 homers in rainy 7-3 win over Tigers

Matt Shoemaker pitched five scoreless innings and Kyle Garlick, Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler homered to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 7-3 win over the Tigers on a rainy night in De...

MAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Twins put Buxton on 10-day IL with hip strain

The Minnesota Twins put outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hip

MAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Waddell was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Waddell has spent a pair of brief stints on the Twins' roster this season but has failed to impress. He's allowed five earned runs on 10 hits in four innings of work, walking three while striking out just one. His absence clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Twins to select the contract of Trevor Larnach, who's set to make his big-league debut.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Twins Waddell was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Waddell gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits in two-thirds of an inning to take the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday. He'll return to the minors after Lewis Thorpe was recalled ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thorpe expected to start as Minnesota hosts Texas

The Rangers will start Hyeon-jong Yang on Wednesday while the Twins are expected to counter with Lewis Thorpe

MAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes loss Tuesday Waddell (0-1) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Rangers. He gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits across two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Waddell entered the game in the top of the 10th inning after Taylor Rogers blew the save while holding a two-run lead, but he was even worst -- he couldn't even pitch the entire inning before leaving the mound. Waddell has been woeful since returning to the big-league roster on May 3, as he has given up six runs (five earned) across two appearances (one inning pitched).

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García homers in 10th, Rangers come back to beat Twins 6-3

Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to complete the Texas Rangers’ comeback in a 6-3 win against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Maeda pitches Twins past Rangers 6-5 in series opener

Kenta Maeda kept the Texas Rangers scoreless into the sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins won the opener of a four-game series 6-5

MAY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Randy Dobnak sent to St. Paul as Twins recall Brandon Waddell Randy Dobnak has three losses and an 8.16 ERA this season in long relief, and will likely be a starter for the Saints.

MAY 3, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Back in big leagues Waddell was recalled by the Twins on Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Waddell spent a week in the big-league bullpen early in the season and threw three scoreless innings despite striking out zero batters and allowing seven baserunners. He'll likely remain in a low-leverage role this time around. Randy Dobnak was optioned in a corresponding move.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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