Impact Wendle ended the regular season in an everyday role at third base, but he may morph into more of a utility man during the postseason with Yandy Diaz (hamstring) back from the injured list. Though Wendle drew the start at the hot corner and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run Tuesday in Tampa Bay's 3-1 win, he'll cede the position to Diaz in Game 2.

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Rays include McClanahan, Choi, Diaz on wild card roster Rookie left-hander Shane McClanahan was a surprise addition to the 28-man roster the Tampa Bay Rays announced for the AL first-round series against the Toronto Blue Jays

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Phillies eliminated from race by AL East champion Rays, 5-0 Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the playoff race with a 5-0 loss to rookie pitcher Josh Fleming the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays

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Pair of clutch RBI Wendle went 2-for-5 with a go-ahead two-run single and a run in a win over the Phillies on Friday.

Impact Wendle snapped a 4-4 tie in the eighth inning with his timely single that plated Hunter Renfroe and Yoshi Tsutsugo, which ultimately proved to be the margin of victory for the Rays. The two-hit effort was Wendle's fourth in the last five contests, part of a torrid seven-game stretch during which he's hitting .480 with two doubles, two home runs, six RBI, two stolen bases, one walk and three runs across 27 plate appearances.

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Joey Wendle recaps his big game after Rays' victory

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Wendle's hit in 8th helps Rays ding Phillies' playoff hopes ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Joey Wendle had a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays rallied t...

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Wendle's hit in 8th helps Rays ding Phillies' playoff hopes Joey Wendle had a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays rallied to hurt Philadelphia's playof...

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Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

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Pieces falling into place for Rays at right time The Rays won the American League East on Wednesday, and now they’re closing in on being the AL’s top-seeded team with a 6-4 win over the Phi...

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Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

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Pops fourth homer Wendle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Mets.

Impact Wendle opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second inning off Mets starter Michael Wacha. The infielder now has four homers, eight stolen bases, 14 RBI and 22 runs scored in 48 contests.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Mets 8-5, clinch 1st AL East title in 10 years Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Third straight two-hit effort Wendle went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Tuesday in the Rays' 5-2 loss to the Mets.

Impact The 30-year-old came through with his third straight two-hit day, lifting his season-long batting average to .280. Wendle isn't known for being a prolific speedster, but he was once again opportunistic as a base runner Tuesday, as he and Willy Adames executed a successful double steal in the sixth inning. He's now up to eight stolen bases on the season, matching his total from 2019 in almost 100 fewer plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Continues producing in win Wendle went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in a win over the Mets on Monday. He was also caught stealing on a second attempt.

Impact Wendle's rollercoaster campaign at the plate continued its latest upswing Monday, with his multi-hit effort pushing his line over the last nine contests to an impressive .364/.389/.545 (36 plate appearances). The versatile infielder now has a trio of two-hit efforts over the last four contests, and he's lifted his season averaged 25 points to .275 during the aforementioned hot stretch.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Wendle went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and another RBI during Thursday's victory over Baltimore.

Impact Wendle evened the score, 6-6, with a two-run shot against Travis Lakins in the fourth inning. The 30-year-old now has hit six home runs and scored 21 runs this season while batting .261/.321/.401.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Wendle on Rays clinching postseason spot

SEPTEMBER 17 • Fox Sports

Rays pile on the runs, sweep Orioles in doubleheader wining game two, 10-6

SEPTEMBER 17 • Fox Sports

White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Tuesday Wendle will hit the bench Tuesday against the Nationals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wendle sits after starting 15 of the last 16 games. He hit just .220/.292/.339 over that stretch. Mike Brosseau will start at third base, Wendel's most common recent position.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent September continues Wendle, who went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in a win over the Red Sox on Friday, is 0-for-20 in five September games outside of his trio of two-hit efforts.

Impact It's been a somewhat unusual ride for Wendle since the calendar flipped, as the normally above-average contact hitter has also struck out on multiple occasions in three games and 10 times overall. Wendle has had moments this season where he's looked like the hitter that slashed .300/.354/.435 over 545 plate appearances back in 2018, but there have also been stretches bearing resemblance to his career-worst 2019 campaign in which he produced an unsightly .231/.293/.340 line in 75 games. Wendle's defensive versatility does continue to afford him regular playing time, as he's now seen time for at least a portion of a game on 18 occasions at second base, 20 at third base, and eight at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbec homers for 5th straight game, Red Sox beat Rays 4-3 Rookie Bobby Dalbec homered for his fifth consecutive game, Rafael Devers homered and drove in three runs and the AL-worst Boston Red Sox beat the AL-best Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Tuesday's lineup Wendle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Wendle will head to the bench despite a righty (Anibal Sanchez) pitching for the opposition. Brandon Lowe is starting at the keystone while Yoshi Tsutsugo handles the hot corner. Wendle is hitting .190 with one home run, two steals, one walk and 11 strikeouts in 42 at-bats over his last 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, steal in win Wendle went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Marlins.

Impact Wendle is not capturing many headlines but has a couple homers and three steals now with a palatable .269 batting average. He's in a good spot, batting regularly in the top third of the Rays' order against right-handed pitching, and best of all for fantasy, Wendle has three-position eligibility.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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