Jacob Waguespack - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Contract selected by Detroit The Tigers selected Waguespack's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact The Tigers acquired Waguespack from the Brewers on Wednesday, and the right-hander will operate out of Detroit's bullpen after both Beau Brieske and Zack Short were optioned to Triple-A in corresponding moves. Waguespack has spent the entire 2026 season in Triple-A, where he has a 1.74 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 32:15 K:BB across 20.2 innings. He last saw major-league action in 2024 with the Rays, when he allowed six earned runs on 13 hits and 10 walks while striking out 11 across 10 innings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers strike trade with Brewers to try and capitalize on Milwaukee's devil magic The Tigers traded with the Brewers for righty pitcher Jacob Waguespack.

5 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers Acquire RHP Jacob Waguespack, His 1.66 Triple-A ERA Earned Him a Shot The Detroit Tigers made a low-cost bet on Wednesday when they worked out a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for Jacob Waguespack. The return...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Dealt to Tigers The Brewers traded Waguespack to the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for cash or a player to be named later, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Impact Waguespack has posted a 1.74 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 20.2 innings at Triple-A Nashville this season. He didn't own a 40-man roster spot with the Brewers, so he'll remain in the minors upon joining his new organization and figures to provide bullpen depth at Triple-A Toledo.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back with Milwaukee Waguespack and the Brewers agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday.

Impact Waguespack was briefly a free agent after being released by the Brewers on May 5, but he quickly returned to the organization. The 32-year-old will likely return to Triple-A Nashville after a stop with the team's Arizona Complex League squad. Waguespack has produced a 2.40 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 15 innings in 10 appearances with Nashville this season.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Brewers The Brewers released Waguespack on Tuesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Waguespack holds a 2.25 ERA and 23:11 K:BB over 16 innings this season with Triple-A Nashville, so this could be an opt-out situation. The 32-year-old last pitched in the big leagues in 2024 with the Rays.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reporting to minors camp Waguespack was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Brewers signed Waguespack to a minor-league deal over the offseason and offered him an invitation to big-league camp, but he was unable to stand out enough to earn an Opening Day roster spot. He'll report to minor-league camp and projects to begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Nashville.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to Brewers as NRI The Brewers signed Waguespack to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Waguespack spent all of the 2025 season at the Triple-A level between the Rays and Phillies organizations, holding a 2.45 ERA and 31:11 K:BB over 33 innings covering 25 relief outings. The 32-year-old has rotation and bullpen experience and it's unclear what role the Brewers have planned for him.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Rays The Rays released Waguespack (undisclosed) on Sunday.

Impact Waguespack had previously been removed from the Rays' 40-man roster and now he is out of the organization altogether. The right-hander hasn't pitched since late May due to an undisclosed injury, and it's not clear what his current health situation is.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Rays The Rays released Waguespack (undisclosed) on Sunday.

Impact Waguespack had previously been removed from the Rays' 40-man roster and will now exit the organization altogether. The right-hander hasn't pitched since late May due to an undisclosed injury, and it's not clear how close he might be to getting back on the mound.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Rays The Rays designated Waguespack (undisclosed) for assignment Friday.

Impact Waguespack has been on the injured list at Triple-A Durham since June 9, and he'll yield his spot on the 40-man roster Friday as the Rays get Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) back from the 60-day IL. Waguespack logged a 0.46 ERA in 19.2 innings with Durham before sustaining the unspecified injury.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On shelf at Triple-A Triple-A Durham placed Waguespack on its 7-day injured list May 26 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact Waguespack made four appearances (one start) for the Rays in 2024, but he's pitched exclusively out of the Triple-A bullpen this season since being optioned to Durham coming out of spring training. The 31-year-old righty turned in an 0.46 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB in 19.2 innings with Durham before landing on the shelf.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On shelf at Triple-A Triple-A Durham placed Waguespack on its 7-day injured list May 26 due to an unspecified injury.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Durham The Rays optioned Waguespack to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Impact Despite putting just six baserunners on and striking out seven over six innings in Grapefruit League play, Waguespack was unable to secure a spot in Tampa Bay's Opening Day bullpen. The 31-year-old righty will begin the season at Durham, where he could operate as a swingman after starting in four of his nine appearances for the affiliate in 2024.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rays sign RHP Jacob Waguespack to a $1.3 million, 1-year deal with 2026 club option

Right-hander Jacob Waguespack has agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Rays waive catcher Rene Pinto, re-sign pitcher Jacob Waguespack The 2024 season-opening starter behind the plate failed miserably and was claimed by Baltimore. The versatile right-hander got a guaranteed...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM

Rays reinstate McClanahan from 60-day IL, extend Waguespack ST. PETERSBURG -- Facing a deadline to reinstate players from the 60-day injured list on Monday, the Rays activated ace Shane McClanahan and...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

Signs contract extension The Rays signed Waguespack (shoulder) to a contract extension Monday.

Impact The terms of the new deal are not known at this time. Waguespack, 31, missed much of the 2024 season with a shoulder injury, but during his time at Triple-A Durham he had a 32:5 K:BB over 22 innings. The right-hander finished the season healthy and should compete for an Opening Day roster spot, perhaps in a swingman role.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Waguespack (shoulder) gave up an earned run on two hits and no walks over one inning in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Impact Waguespack's appearance marked his first game action at any level since June 25, when he was pulled off a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League after experiencing a lower-back issue. The right-hander was initially placed on the injured list May 6 with right rotator cuff inflammation. Waguespack likely doesn't have enough time to get fully stretched back out for a starting role, so if he returns from the 60-day IL this season, he'll presumably serve as a reliever.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Waguespack (shoulder) gave up an earned run on two hits and no walks over one inning in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aims to resume mound work this week Waguespack (shoulder/back) is hopeful to resume throwing bullpen sessions by Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Initially placed on the injured list May 6 with right rotator cuff inflammation, Waguespack was cleared to make a rehab start in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on June 25, only to fall victim to a lower-back issue that has kept him from pitching in a game ever since. He received injections Aug. 5 to address the back issue, and assuming the shots had the desired effect, Waguespack will take the next step forward in his throwing program by getting back on the mound this week. Even though the Rays likely envision Waguespack serving as a multi-inning reliever rather than a starter when he returns from the IL, he'll still likely need multiple weeks to complete a throwing progression and minor-league rehab assignment.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing program Waguespack (shoulder) resumed his long-toss progression Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Waguespack has been sidelined since April 12 and previously had his rehab shut down. However, he's resumed throwing and could toss a bullpen session at some point during the week of July 29.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down from throwing Waguespack (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing due to a lower back issue, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.

Impact Waguespack has been shelved since May 6 due to inflammation in his right shoulder but was given the green light June 24 to begin a rehab assignment. However, he's picked up a lower back injury that will require him to be shut down for an unspecified period of time.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waguespack and 5 relievers combine on a 6-hitter and Rays beat Giants 2-1

Jacob Waguespack and five relievers combined on a six-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1

APRIL 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Slated for long relief Waguespack will open the season in a long-relief role for the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He had been competing for a spot in the rotation, but the Rays have picked Tyler Alexander for that role. Waguespack holds a career 5.08 ERA and 79:38 K:BB over 13 starts and 14 relief appearances at the major-league level.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Rays sign RHP Jacob Waguespack to a $1.3 million, 1-year deal with 2026 club option

Waguespack and 5 relievers combine on a 6-hitter and Rays beat Giants 2-1