FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MICHAEL WACHA #52 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
10-13 W-L •
1.22 WHIP •
3.86 ERA
10-13 W-L
1.22 WHIP
3.86 ERA
Dennis Lin: New Padres pitcher Michael Wacha said today... - The Athletic New Padres pitcher Michael Wacha said today that he chose San Diego because he wants to win a title. "The whole league has kind of been put...
Padres, new starting pitcher Michael Wacha get creative with contract Veteran right-hander's one-year pact comes with three player options and a two-year team option for the future
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Wacha deal with Padres could be worth $26M for 4 years
Right-hander Michael Wacha and the San Diego Padres finalized a contract that guarantees $26 million over four seasons and could be worth $39 million over three yearsFEBRUARY 16, 2023 • Associated Press
Deal has three-year player option Wacha's one-year, $7.5 million contract with the Padres contains a two-year club option for 2024-25 and a three-year player option for 2024-26.
Impact If the Padres decline their two-year, $32 million club option after the 2023 season, then Wacha has the ability to exercise a three-year, $18.5 million player option. There's also a $500,000 incentive for both 20 and 25 games started and a $1 million incentive for games started for 2023 and all player option years. All told, the deal guarantees Wacha at least $26 million and could be worth up to $41.5 million.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
With Yu Darvish and Michael Wacha deals, Padres keep spending in surprising ways The Padres, and their payroll, continue to be an object of great curiosity around baseball.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Can earn up to $24 million Wacha's new deal has the potential to be worth up to $24 million, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rosenthal calls the deal "complex," as it contains both player and team options and allows the Padres to protect themselves and lower his AAV for purposes to lower the luxury-tax hit. The right-hander should pitch near the bottom of the San Diego rotation to open the year, but the San Diego offense should give him plenty of chances to pick up wins when he is on the bump in 2023.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AP sources: Wacha, Padres in agreement on contract
Two people with knowledge of the deal say right-hander Michael Wacha has agreed in principle to a contract with the San Diego PadresFEBRUARY 14, 2023 • Associated Press
Agrees to terms with Padres Wacha is in agreement on a contract with the Padres, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rosenthal reports the deal can earn him $24 million over four years, but that it's a complicated structure that includes player and teams options. AJ Cassavell of MLB.com notes that with the addition of Wacha, the Padres are likely to implement a six-man rotation at least at the beginning of the season. It would help to ease the burden on Nick Martinez -- who split time between starting and relieving in 2022 -- and Seth Lugo -- who hasn't been used as a regular starter since 2017. Wacha is coming off a nice 2022 season that saw him post a 3.32 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 104:31 K:BB in 127.1 innings across 23 starts.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Thomas facing Max Scherzer lasted only 3 pitches
Justin Thomas is a PGA champion and among the top players in the worldOCTOBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press
Red Sox Notes: Michael Wacha's Final 2022 Start Anti-Climactic And just like that Michael Wacha's 2022 season is done with the Boston Red Sox after two anti-climactic starts to wrap up the year.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NESN.COM
Hernández homers twice, Jays win 9th straight over Red Sox
Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs, Whit Merrifield also connected, and the Toronto Blue Jays edged closer to clinching home-field advantage in the wild-card round by beating the...OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Three homers allowed Sunday Wacha (11-2) took the loss Sunday in Toronto, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in four innings.
Impact Wacha was hit hard Sunday, allowing a home run in each of the second, third and fourth innings. The 31-year-old did not give up three homers in any of his first 21 starts this season but was taken deep three times in each of his last two starts. He will be a free agent after the season and has played well enough to likely get a better deal than the one-year, $7 million contract he received for 2022. For the season, he went 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 104:31 K:BB in 127.1 innings across 23 starts.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays play the Red Sox after Hernandez's 4-hit game
The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox after Teoscar Hernández's four-hit game on SaturdayOCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Hernández, Jansen HR, Jays hold wild-card edge, rout Red Sox
Teoscar Hernández homered, doubled twice and singled, Danny Jansen drove in five runs and the Toronto Blue Jays moved one step closer to wrapping up the top spot in the AL wild-car...OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Walloped by Orioles Wacha tossed 3.1 innings, giving up six runs on eight hits while striking out three in Tuesday's 13-9 win over the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Wacha struggled to keep the Orioles off the bases Tuesday, surrendering eight runs and three homers, both of which were season highs. The blow up ended a five game streak of quality starts for the 31-year-old and raised his ERA from 2.70 to 3.06 on the season. He'll look to return to form in his final start of the 2022 campaign, which is tentatively set to come Sunday versus the Blue Jays.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lineups: Michael Wacha makes potential final home start for Red Sox vs. Orioles on Tuesday Michael Wacha is on the mound for potentially his last home start in a Red Sox uniform Tuesday night against the O's.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Red Sox look to break 6-game slide, take on the Orioles
The Boston Red Sox look to break a six-game skid when they take on the Baltimore OriolesSEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press
Red Sox lineup vs. Yankees: Michael Wacha has held Aaron Judge hitless with 9 Ks in 14 ABs Triston Casas is in the Red Sox lineup Thursday. Yu Chang will play second base.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Red Sox visit the Yankees to begin 4-game series
The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox to open a four-game seriesSEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press
Judge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2
Aaron Judge disappointed fans by staying stuck at 60 homers but doubled twice and scored on Oswaldo Cabrera’s first-inning grand slam that started the New York Yankees to a 14-2 ro...SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press
Royals visit the Red Sox to begin 3-game series
The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on FridaySEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Judge stays at 57 HR, Yanks beat Boston 5-3 for 2-game sweep
Aaron Judge didn’t homer, but Gleyber Torres circled the bases to lead the AL East-leading New York Yankees past the Boston Red Sox 5-3SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press
Devers hits grand slam as Red Sox rout Orioles 17-4
Rafael Devers hit a first-inning grand slam, Kiké Hernández had four hits and the Boston Red Sox slugged their way to a 17-4 rout of the Baltimore OriolesSEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press
Red Sox bring road losing streak into matchup against the Orioles
The Boston Red Sox will look to end their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Baltimore OriolesSEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Henderson's big hit helps Orioles rally past Red Sox 3-2
Gunnar Henderson hit a bases-loaded single in the sixth inning to cap a big Baltimore rally, and the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press
