TREY WINGENTER NEWS

Inks deal with Japanese team The Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball signed Wingenter to a one-year contract Sunday, Yakyu Cosmopolitan reports.

Impact Wingenter, who turns 31 in April, boasts a career 30.5 percent strikeout rate but also a 12 percent walk rate and 5.66 ERA in parts of four major-league seasons. He'll try his luck overseas for the first time in his pro career.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cubs Wingenter was non-tendered by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Wingenter was designated for assignment Wednesday, signaling his time with the organization was likely coming to a close. He'll hit free agency after spending most of 2024 at Triple-A, and he will likely be limited to a minor-league deal to begin 2025.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster The Cubs designated Wingenter for assignment Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for trade acquisition Matt Thaiss. Wingenter, 30, boasts a 30.5 percent strikeout rate but also a 12 percent walk rate over parts of four seasons at the big-league level.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs claim reliever Enoli Paredes off waivers from the Brewers

The Chicago Cubs have claimed right-handed reliever Enoli Paredes off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Sent to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Wingenter to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wingenter has made five relief appearances for the Cubs this season, allowing two runs with a 3:2 K:BB over six frames. He had pitched both of the last two days, so the Cubs are replacing him with a fresh arm in Gavin Hollowell, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place Jordan Wicks on IL and activate Hayden Wesnesksi

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Back in majors The Cubs recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

Impact The right-hander was demoted to Triple-A on Tuesday but will now take the roster spot of Jordan Wicks, who was placed on the injured list due to an oblique strain. Wingenter has appeared in just five big-league games between the Red Sox and Cubs this season and has given up nine earned runs with a 4:3 K:BB over 6.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Steele to return to the Cubs rotation for Wednesday's game against the A's

Justin Steele is going to rejoin the rotation for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday against Oakland

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Wingenter to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Wingenter threw 34 pitches over two scoreless innings in Monday's win over the Athletics, so he probably wasn't going to be available for a day or two. Daniel Palencia is taking his spot on the roster and in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Wingenter was claimed off waivers last month and will get a look after posting a 2.79 ERA and 16:3 K:BB over 9.2 innings with Iowa. He will likely pitch in middle relief initially.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Cubs The Cubs claimed Wingenter off waivers Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wingenter was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday, but he was picked up by the Cubs three days later and will presumably play for Triple-A Iowa. Across his 30 minor-league outings this season, Wingenter has a 3.03 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 59:19 K:BB across 38.2 innings.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Boston The Red Sox designated Wingenter for assignment Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The right-hander was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday but didn't stick on the big-league roster for long. Wingenter has given up seven earned runs over 2.1 frames in his two appearances for Boston this season.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins bullpen The Red Sox recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact He's taking the roster and bullpen spot vacated by Greg Weissert, who was optioned to Worcester. Wingenter surrendered three runs over one inning in his lone appearance with the Red Sox earlier this month.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Wingenter to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Boston selected the 30-year-old's contract Tuesday, and he'll head to the minors after he surrendered three runs over one inning in his lone appearance. Wingenter was demoted to make room on the roster for Friday's starter Cooper Criswell.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Devers bows out of All-Star Game, then helps Red Sox beat A's 12-9

Brayan Bello fanned a career-high 11 batters to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 12-9

JULY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Contract selected by Boston The Red Sox selected Wingenter's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Impact The 30-year-old was acquired from the Tigers on Saturday, and the Red Sox have now added him to the big-league roster. Wingenter had a 5.82 ERA in 17 outings for Detroit in 2023 and has pitched to a 3.31 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB over 32.2 innings at the Triple-A level this year.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Boston The Tigers traded Wingenter to the Red Sox in exchange for CJ Weins on Saturday.

Impact Wingenter missed out on Detroit's Opening Day roster and has logged a 3.31 ERA across 33.2 innings at Triple-A Toledo. The 30-year-old should provide some additional depth for the Red Sox bullpen and could eventually see some big-league action. However, he'll likely start out in the Red Sox's minor-league system.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Boston The Tigers traded Wingenter to the Red Sox on Saturday in exchange for CJ Weins.

Impact Wingenter missed out on Detroit's Opening Day roster and has logged a 3.31 ERA across 33.2 innings at Triple-A Toledo. The 30-year-old will provide some additional relief depth for the Red Sox and could eventually see some big-league action.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Wingenter elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact After being outrighted to Triple-A on Monday, Wingenter will now enter the open market. Given his struggles in the big leagues and 5.48 ERA at Triple-A Toledo in 2023, he likely won't receive more than a minor-league deal from another organization.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Tigers recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Impact With Matt Manning (foot) out for the season, Wingenter will come up from the minors to fill Manning's roster spot. Wingenter has pitched to an unimpressive 7.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through nine innings in the majors this year, but he's thrown 7.2 consecutive shutout innings in the minors since Aug. 13. Despite his hot streak, Wingenter will likely be limited to low-leverage situations while in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Wingenter was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact Wingenter was called up Tuesday and allowed one run in two thirds of an inning against the Twins on Wednesday in his lone appearance. The outing raised his season ERA through nine frames to 7.00. Jason Foley returned from bereavement leave to take his place on the roster.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to big leagues The Tigers recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Wingenter will come up from Triple-A to take the spot of Jason Foley, who was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday. Wingenter has gone back-and-forth between the minors and majors all season and holds a 6.48 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 8.1 innings with the Tigers.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Wingenter was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact This is the corresponding move to Andrew Vasquez, who was claimed off waivers Friday, getting added to the active roster. Wingenter has a 6.48 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in 8.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Detroit The Tigers recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

Impact Wingenter will make the trip from Toledo to Detroit for the second time in the past five days, as he was promoted for the Tigers' doubleheader Thursday and sent back down to Triple-A on Saturday. Wingenter holds a 7.11 ERA through 6.1 innings with Detroit, though he allowed one run over two frames in his most-recent showing.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Toledo The Tigers optioned Wingenter to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact Wingenter was recalled from Triple-A to serve as Detroit's 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader, and he'll now return to the minors after a few extra days with the big-league club. The 29-year-old holds an 8.56 ERA and 1.74 WHIP through 13.2 innings with Toledo and will likely only come up to the majors again if Detroit needs a fresh bullpen arm.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE