J.B. Wendelken - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Misses out on roster spot The Padres reassigned Wendelken to minor-league camp Thursday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Wendelken is coming off a successful two-year stint in Japan with the Yokohama Bay Stars, having posted a 1.57 ERA and 87:33 K:BB over 92 innings. The 31-year-old reliever has collected a 4.00 ERA and 151:70 K:BB across 159.2 frames covering parts of six seasons at the big-league level.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact The deal is worth up to $3.05 million including performance incentives. The 29-year-old righty had a 5.28 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 29 innings as a reliever with the Diamondbacks last season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to free agency Wendelken elected free agency Tuesday, per the MILB transaction log.

Impact Wendelken lost his spot on Arizona's 40-man roster July 5, but he remained with the organization through the end of the season. He maintained a 5.28 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 21:14 K:BB across 29 innings with the Diamondbacks in 2022.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in organization The Diamondbacks outrighted Wendelken to Triple-A Reno on July 11.

Impact Wendelken remains in the Arizona organization after he wasn't claimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment July 5. The 29-year-old righty reliever had posted a 5.28 ERA over 29 innings with the big club this season prior to being removed from the 40-man roster.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Varsho's 3-run homer seals Diamondbacks' 6-2 win over Giants

Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after Josh Rojas caused problems with his speed, and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended the San Francisco Giants’ losing st...

JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Arizona Wendelken was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact Wendelken has appeared in 29 games out of the bullpen for Arizona this season and has a 5.28 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 21:14 K:BB across 29 innings. He could head to Triple-A Reno if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Varsho, Smith help drive Arizona's 11-7 win over Detroit

Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer, Pavin Smith had a career-high four hits and three RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 11-7 win over the Detroit Ti...

JUNE 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks' 5 HRs in win over Pirates

Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Smith, Walker homers spoil Greinke's return to Arizona, 9-5

Christian Walker and Pavin Smith homered and Ketel Marte’s two-run double broke a fourth-inning tie when Arizona beat Kansas City 9-5 in Zack Greinke’s return to Chase Field

MAY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Varsho's double scores 3 in 10th in Dbacks' 7-6 win vs Cubs

Daulton Varsho drilled a two-out, three-RBI double in the 10th inning then scored on a thrhowing error by Andrelton Simmons to give the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-6 comeback win o...

MAY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins use 8-run ninth to blow past Diamondbacks 11-3

Jacob Stallings hit a key single, and the Miami Marlins used an eight-run ninth inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-3

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks host the Marlins on home winning streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks start 3-game series against the Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game series

MAY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks and Rockies play in series rubber match

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Rockies rally with two outs in 9th, beat Diamondbacks 4-1

Yonathan Daza, José Iglesias and Connor Joe hit consecutive, two-out, run-scoring singles in the ninth inning to help the Colorado Rockies rally past the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Reinstated from injured list Wendelken (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Impact It's not clear whether Wendelken ever tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll rejoin the Diamondbacks' bullpen after spending a week and a half away from the team. Over seven relief appearances this year, the right-hander has posted a 4.32 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 8.1 innings.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks host the Rockies, aim to extend home win streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Colorado Rockies

MAY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Rockies look to stop 4-game road slide, play the Diamondbacks

The Colorado Rockies will attempt to stop their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins aim to break slide in matchup with the Diamondbacks

The Miami Marlins will try to stop their three-game skid when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks play the Marlins leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Miami Marlins

MAY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins host the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

The Miami Marlins host the Arizona Diamondbacks to begin a three-game series

MAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks bring 2-1 series lead over Cardinals into game 4

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Marte, Ahmed homer in Arizona's 2-0 win over St. Louis

Merrill Kelly threw seven shutout innings and Ketel Marte and Nick Ahmed each homered in the eighth inning, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Cardinals bring 1-0 series advantage over Diamondbacks into game 2

The St. Louis Cardinals lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 29, 2022 • Associated Press

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