JOEY WENDLE NEWS

Scratched with sore oblique Wendle was scratched from the Marlins' lineup Monday due to oblique soreness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The severity of Wendle's oblique soreness isn't clear at this point, but it's certainly something which could lead to a stint on the injured list. Jon Berti is replacing Wendle at shortstop Monday and would be in line to fill in at shortstop if the latter requires an extended absence.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Wendle is not in the Marlins' lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wendle had just a .595 OPS against southpaws last season, so the lefty-hitting infielder will take a seat Friday against the lefty-throwing David Peterson. Jon Berti will take over for him at shortstop and bat ninth.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming around at plate Wendle went 1-for-3 with a double in Friday's split-squad game against the Cardinals.

Impact Batting sixth and getting the start at shortstop, Wendle collected only his fourth hit of the spring in 26 at-bats, but three of them have come in his last three games. The 32-year-old has never really held a starting assignment over a full MLB season -- he's topped 500 plate appearances only twice in his career, with his career high being 545 -- and the Marlins' late signing of Jose Iglesias would give them an option at shortstop if Wendle proves he's better suited for a utility role. That said, he hit 11 homers in 2021 and stole 12 bases in 2022, so he has the skills to be a fantasy asset as a late-round pick if he can keep his starting job.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Wendle settling in as Marlins' shortstop. And Jazz Chisholm Jr. works on bunting After moving between three infield spots throughout his career, Wendle has a chance to play one spot every day.

MARCH 9, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Staying at shortstop Wendle will remain at the top of the depth chart at shortstop for the Marlins despite the acquisition of Luis Arraez from the Twins on Thursday, as Jazz Chisholm will shift to cent...

Impact Following a spate of recent moves, Miami's infield now figures to feature Jean Segura at third base, Wendle at shortstop and Arraez at second base. The team does have other infield options however, such as Garrett Hampson, Jon Berti and Jordan Groshans, so the Marlins could look to trade Wendle as well after he had a .259/.297/.360 slash line with three home runs, 32 RBI and 12 steals in 101 games last season.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for $6 million Wendle agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the Marlins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact Miami declined Wendle's $6.6 million mutual option for 2023 in November, but he remained under team control and will have a slightly lower salary. The 32-year-old had a .259/.27/.360 slash line with three homers and 12 steals in 101 games last season, and he could open 2023 as the Marlins' starting shortstop after Miguel Rojas was shipped to the Dodgers.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins decline mutual option Wendle's $6.6 million mutual option was declined by Miami on Tuesday, but he remains with the team for his final year of arbitration eligibility, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com rep...

Impact The Marlins still retain team control over Wendle and likely expect to be able to bring him back at a lower salary. He's coming off a down season in which he hit .259/.297/.360 but should be able to continue filling a part-time role.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Wendle isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Wendle started the last three games and went 4-for-13 with a run, an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts, but he'll be out of the lineup for Wednesday's season finale. Jordan Groshans is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wendle will sit Saturday against Milwaukee, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wendle returned from a hamstring injury Thursday and started a pair of games, going 1-for-4 in both. He'll sit as the Marlins go with eight right-handed bats against lefty Aaron Ashby.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Base knock in return Wendle went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Wendle had put together a nice stretch in eight games prior to his stint on the 10-day injured list (hamstring), recording a .370 average over 27 at-bats. In addition, the utility infielder has tallied a solid nine doubles over 74 at-bats during his last 21 games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list Wendle (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wendle dealt with left hamstring tendinitis for the last week and a half but has been running for nearly a week and will return to game action after a minimal stay on the 10-day IL. He should reclaim his job as Miami's primary third baseman over the final week of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers host the Marlins to start 4-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Miami Marlins to open a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Marlins aim to secure 2-game series win against the Mets

The Miami Marlins will attempt to sweep a two-game series against the New York Mets on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Carrasco struggles again, Mets fall into 1st-place tie

Carlos Carrasco had another short start, lasting just three innings as the New York Mets fell into a first-place tie in the NL East with a 6-4 loss to the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

De La Cruz leads Marlins against the Nationals after 4-hit performance

The Miami Marlins take on the Washington Nationals after Bryan De La Cruz's four-hit game on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Marlins face the Nationals leading series 1-0

The Miami Marlins lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Garrett throws 6 strong innings, Marlins beat Nationals 5-2

Braxton Garrett pitched six effective innings in his first major league start in a month, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 5-2

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Resumes running Wendle (hamstring) will begin running Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wendle has been sidelined since Monday due to left hamstring tendinitis, and it's encouraging that he's been cleared to resume running. The 32-year-old is eligible to return Sept. 29, and he hopes to be activated prior to the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins begin 3-game series against the Nationals

The Miami Marlins host the Washington Nationals to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Placed on IL Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring tendinitis Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 19, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wendle was out of the lineup for the last three games due to what manager Don Mattingly described as "bumps and bruises," and the infielder will be forced to miss at least another week after being diagnosed with a hamstring injury. Jordan Groshans and Charles Leblanc should see increased playing time in Wendle's absence. It's not yet clear whether the team expects the 32-year-old to return prior to the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up, sitting again Wendle isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs since he's dealing with some bumps and bruises, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wendle is on the bench for a third consecutive game, and he's apparently banged up. The exact nature of his injury isn't yet clear, and whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen. Charles Leblanc is starting at the keystone and batting third.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bote drives in both runs, Cubs edge Marlins 2-1

David Bote hit a tying home run in the seventh inning, then added a sacrifice fly in the eighth that lifted the Chicago Cubs over the Miami Marlins 2-1

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Out of Tuesday's lineup Wendle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact He sat out against a lefty Monday, but Wendle will remain on the bench with righty Adrian Sampson on the hill for the Cubs, so perhaps he is a little banged up. Charles Leblanc is hitting third and starting at second base while Jordan Groshans starts at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Wendle is on the bench Monday against the Cubs.

Impact The infielder takes a seat with lefty Wade Miley on the bump for Chicago. Wendle doubled Sunday and is 10-for-27 with four two-baggers in his last eight games.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE