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Royals set rotation after good news on Wacha's injury SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- Michael Wacha has an intentionally short memory. On Sunday, he left the Royals’ intrasquad game in pain after getting st...

MARCH 26, 2024 • MLB.COM

Royals righty Michael Wacha will get X-rays after taking liner off pitching hand during scrimmage

Royals right-hander Michael Wacha was hit on his pitching hand during his final inning of spring training and will have X-rays on his middle finger to determine the extent of the i...

MARCH 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Why Royals' Lynch gave up No. 52 for Wacha (and what it says about each player) At spring training last week, Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch IV received a special gift from newcomer Michael Wacha.

MARCH 11, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Michael Wacha settles into Kansas City Royals' tenure with first spring start Michael Wacha faced his former team in his first spring start with the Kansas City Royals.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

'It's super exciting': New signings impress in first bullpen SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha, two of the Royals' major signings this offseason, threw off the mound for the first time wit...

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • MLB.COM

Michael Wacha gets $32M, 2-year deal with Royals, Hunter Renfroe $13M contract, AP sources say

People familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press the Kansas City Royals made a pair of free-agent moves, agreeing to a $32 million, two-year contract with pitcher Mi...

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Padres decline team option on RHP Michael Wacha, who then declines player option and becomes FA

The San Diego Padres have declined their two-year, $32 million option on right-hander Michael Wacha, who then declined his one-year, $6.5 million option and became a free agent

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Becomes free agent Wacha declined his $6.5 million player option for 2024 on Monday and will become a free agent.

Impact After the Padres informed Wacha that they wouldn't exercise a two-year, $32 million option that would keep him on the books through 2025, the veteran right-hander declined to decline an option of his own, albeit at a less favorable annual salary. Wacha presumably feels he can find a better deal on the open market, a fair conclusion after he turned in a 3.22 ERA (4.30 xERA), 1.16 WHIP and 14.6 K-BB% in 134.1 innings for the Friars in 2023. Durability has been a concern for Wacha for much of his career -- he hasn't made 30 starts in a season since 2017 -- so he may not be able to find a team that's willing to sign him to more than a two- or three-year deal as he heads into his age-32 campaign.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Option declined by Padres The Padres declined Wacha's two-year, $32 million option for 2024-25 on Saturday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Wacha has a $6.5 million player option for 2024 that he's expected to decline, at which point the pitcher will become a free agent. The right-hander has posted a nifty 3.27 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 228:74 K:BB over 261.2 innings covering the last two seasons. He hasn't made more than 24 starts in a season since 2017, though, and the Padres decided he wasn't worth the risk as they look to trim payroll.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven scoreless in 14th win Wacha (14-4) earned the win Saturday, allowing three hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the White Sox. He struck out seven.

Impact The 32-year-old scattered three singles and needed just 87 pitches to complete seven scoreless innings en route to his 14th victory of the campaign. Outside of a recent seven-run start against the Dodgers, Wacha compiled a 6-1 record with a 2.82 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB across 44.2 innings after returning from a shoulder injury Aug. 15. Building upon a resurgent 2022 season for the Red Sox, the right-hander's first year in San Diego concludes with a 3.22 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 124:43 K:BB across 134.1 innings with his highest win total since Wacha went 17-7 in 2015.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha throws seven shutout innings as Padres top White Sox Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings in his final start of the season, and Jurickson Profar notched a season-high four RBIs as the...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Cruises to victory Wacha (13-4) yielded two runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings Sunday, striking out six and picking up a win over St. Louis.

Impact Wacha rolled through six shutout frames before the Cardinals finally broke through with two runs in the seventh inning. The Padres had already provided 12 runs of support before then. Wacha earned his second straight win and lowered his season ERA to 3.39 across 127.1 frames. However, he owns a 5.54 ERA in five September outings. Wacha is projected to close out his 2023 season with a road start against the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 12th win Wacha (12-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and struck out six without walking a batter over five innings to earn the win over the Rockies on Monday.

Impact Wacha departed with a comfortable 11-3 lead in the contest, though the Padres' bullpen allowed six runs to score. Wacha has given up at least three runs in four of his last five outings, and he's completing six innings in just one of them. It's a noticeable drop in quality from what he was doing in May and June prior to a shoulder injury. Wacha is at a 3.44 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 111:41 K:BB through 120.1 innings through 22 starts this season. The veteran righty is lined up for a home start against one of his former teams, the Cardinals, over the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Dodgers Wacha (11-4) allowed seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Wacha matched his season low in innings while also equaling his season high in runs allowed. He also gave up multiple home runs for just the third time in 21 starts. The poor outing accounted for his second loss in a row, and he's allowed 10 runs over eight innings in that shaky span. For the year, he's at a 3.43 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 105:41 K:BB over 115.1 innings. Considering he's gone five years without tossing more than 130 innings, he may be wearing down as the campaign winds to a close. Wacha is projected for a home start versus the Rockies next week.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Michael Wacha looks for longer outing vs. Dodgers San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha will be out to add to an impressive season when the 32-year-old takes the mound on the road Tues...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Falls to Phillies Wacha (11-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings against Philadelphia. He struck out six.

Impact Wacha struggled from the start Wednesday, surrendering a lead-off homer to Kyle Schwarber in the first inning. The 32-year-old Wacha had been pitching well since returning from the IL on Aug. 15, working to a 2.91 ERA in his prior four starts. He now sports a 2.99 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and 102:38 K:BB across 20 starts (111.1 innings) this season. He'll look to right the ship in his next outing, currently scheduled for early next week against the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 11th win Wacha (11-2) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings to earn the win over the Giants on Friday.

Impact Wacha was able to secure his first quality start in four outings since returning from a shoulder injury. He gave up an early solo home to Wilmer Flores and a sacrifice fly to Brandon Crawford in the fourth inning. Prior to his last start, Wacha hadn't given up more than four runs in 12 straight outings, and it's encouraging he's getting back to that level of performance after a minor hiccup. He's at a 2.85 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 96:35 K:BB through 107.1 innings over 19 starts this season. Wacha is projected for a home start versus the Phillies next week.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez, Wacha bright spots in SD's season MILWAUKEE -- Michael Wacha and Gary Sánchez were two of the Padres’ more unheralded additions to the 2023 roster, but they have had huge imp...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Walks five in no-decision Wacha allowed four runs on four hits and five walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Sunday.

Impact Wacha was responsible for the first two runs of the Brewers' seven-run rally in the sixth inning, but Steven Wilson ended up on the hook for the loss. Wacha matched his season high with five walks, and this was the first time since April 20 that he's allowed more than three runs. The veteran right-hander is now at a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 90:33 K:BB through 101.1 innings across 18 starts this season. Given how well he's pitching for the majority of the season, there's little reason to be concerned heading into his next projected start at home versus the Giants.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers out to solve Padres' Michael Wacha, win eighth straight The surging Milwaukee Brewers will have to solve longtime nemesis Michael Wacha to complete a sweep of the visiting San Diego Padres on Sund...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Notches 10th win Wacha improved to 10-2 with a win over Miami on Monday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over 5.1 innings.

Impact In his second start since coming off the injured list Aug. 15, Wacha shut down the Marlins for five innings until Josh Bell tagged him for s solo homer in the sixth. That long ball was the only extra-base hit Wacha gave up in the outing, and he emerged with his 10th victory of the campaign. The right-hander has shown no signs of rust since rejoining the rotation, yielding just the one run over 10.1 frames while posting a 12:3 K:BB and picking up a pair of wins.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Michael Wacha's performance allows for sigh of relief; the return of Carp Return of key starter was a necessary piece of potential playoff push; Fernando Tatis Jr. streaking; Garrett Cooper keeps getting extra-base...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Impressive in return Wacha (9-2) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out five over five scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Orioles.

Impact Wacha returned from a six-week absence with shoulder inflammation. He drew a tough assignment and pitched well in his first game back, throwing 48 of 77 pitches for strikes. He's been one of the Padres' best starters when healthy, posting a 2.68 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 78:26 K:BB over 90.2 innings across 16 starts. Wacha is tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Diamondbacks over the weekend.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres activate RHP Michael Wacha to face Orioles After more than a month on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, the San Diego Padres activated right-hander Michael Wacha to start T...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Activated for return Tuesday Wacha (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his return to the Padres' rotation Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Wacha is officially back in the mix for San Diego following a six-week absence to heal a bout of shoulder inflammation. The 32-year-old right-hander had registered a strong 2.84 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB in 85.2 innings (15 starts) prior to the injury. He got up to 67 pitches in his final rehab outing last week at the Padres' complex in Arizona.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Royals righty Michael Wacha will get X-rays after taking liner off pitching hand during scrimmage

Michael Wacha gets $32M, 2-year deal with Royals, Hunter Renfroe $13M contract, AP sources say

Padres decline team option on RHP Michael Wacha, who then declines player option and becomes FA