Wingenter elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
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.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Outrighted off 40-man roster
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The Tigers outrighted Wingenter to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Wingenter went unclaimed upon being exposed to waivers after he compiled a 5.82 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB in 17 innings with the big club in 2023. The 29-year-old right-hander could opt for free agency in the coming days and assess his options on the open market, though he likely wouldn't garner anything more than a minor-league deal.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Back in majors
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The Tigers recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
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. Wingenter will likely be limited to low-leverage situations while in Detroit.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Optioned to Triple-A
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Wingenter was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
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.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Promoted to big leagues
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The Tigers recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Wingenter will come up from Triple-A to take the spot of Jason Foley, who was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday. Wingenter has bounced between the minors and majors all season and holds a 6.48 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 8.1 innings with the Tigers.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Optioned to Triple-A
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Wingenter was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
This is the corresponding move to accommodate Andrew Vasquez, who was claimed off waivers Friday. Wingenter has a 6.48 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in 8.1 innings this season.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Returns to Detroit
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The Tigers recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
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.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Optioned to Toledo
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The Tigers optioned Wingenter to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
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.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Promoted as 27th man
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The Tigers promoted Wingenter from Triple-A Toledo to serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels.
Wingenter hasn't performed very well in the majors this season, putting up an 8.31 ERA and 1.62 WHIP through 4.1 innings, and he has similar numbers in the minors as well. The 29-year-old righty will almost certainly return to Toledo after the end of Game 2.
Wingenter (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
It's unclear how many appearances the Tigers want to give Wingenter before returning him from the 60-day injured list, but the 29-year-old righty looks on track to return to Detroit's bullpen before the end of June. Wingenter landed on the injured list April 22 with right biceps tendinitis and was transferred to the 60-day IL at the end of May.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: To face hitters Wednesday
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Wingenter (biceps) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Wingenter has been out since late April due to right biceps tendinitis and was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, but he is making steady progress on the side. The 29-year-old could return to the Tigers' bullpen before the end of June if he's able to avoid setbacks within his throwing progression.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Tigers transferred Wingenter (biceps) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Wingenter was moved over to the 60-day IL in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Jake Marisnick, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. Wingenter was placed on the 15-day IL in late April and will now have to wait until mid-to-late June before he's eligible to return. The right-hander resumed throwing May 12 and should now have ample time to be ready to go by then.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Resumes throwing
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Wingenter (biceps) resumed throwing Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Wingenter has been out since April 22 with shoulder tendinitis, but he recently underwent a cortisone injection which helped him get over the hump. The right-hander could be an option again for the Tigers' bullpen by the end of May. He had struggled to an 8.31 ERA in 4.1 innings prior to the injury.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Being evaluated at end of week
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Wingenter (biceps) is completing rehab daily and will be re-assessed for throwing at the end of the week, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Wingenter was placed on the injured list retroactive to April 19 with right biceps tendinitis. The right-hander could return to the Detroit bullpen around the start of May, but his timeline will be largely determined by when he can begin his throwing program.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Placed on IL with tendinitis
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The Tigers placed Wingenter on the 15-day injured lis Saturday with right shoulder tendinitis.
Wingenter appeared in six games with an 8.31 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 4.1 innings of work prior to the injury. The 6-foot-7 right-hander will be out at least two weeks while Will Vest takes his place in the bullpen.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Added to MLB roster
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Wingenter had his contract selected by the Tigers on Thursday.
Wingenter signed with Detroit as a non-roster invitee in January and earned a spot on the Opening Day roster after he recorded 11 strikeouts in seven scoreless frames during spring training. The right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since 2019 with the Padres, when he had one save and 16 holds with a 5.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 72:28 K:BB over 51 innings.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Makes Opening Day roster
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Wingenter will be on the Tigers' 26-man roster to begin the season, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Wingenter will see his first big-league action since 2019, when he posted a 5.65 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 51 innings for the Padres. The Tigers don't boast much bullpen talent, so Wingenter could work his way into some high-leverage opportunities. Since Wingenter had been attending camp as a non-roster invitee, the Tigers will have to officially add him to the 40-man roster prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Rays.
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Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Inks deal with Detroit
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Wingenter (back) signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Wingenter's deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where the 28-year-old should get the chance to compete for a spot in Detroit's Opening Day bullpen. After undergoing back surgery in September 2021, Wingenter was non-tendered by the Padres and caught on with the Reds on a minor-league deal last offseason. Wingenter never ended up seeing action for any of the Reds' minor-league affiliates in 2022, but he was presumably able to pass his physical with Detroit and should report to spring training at full health. Over 73 career relief appearances in the majors, Wingenter owns a 5.14 ERA and 20.1 K-BB%.
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Reds' Trey Wingenter: Sent to minors camp
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The Reds reassigned Wingenter (elbow) to minor-league camp Sunday.
Wingenter's chances of breaking camp with the Reds were dashed after he was shut down with elbow soreness a few days ago. Fortunately, Wingenter's MRI checked out fine, and he's expected to continue his rehab program at the Reds' extended spring training facility before eventually settling in the bullpen at Triple-A Louisville, according to Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Reds' Trey Wingenter: Healthy for spring training
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Wingenter (back) is listed among the Reds' available relievers for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Wingenter is poised to make his second appearance of the spring after he was charged with an earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out two over one inning out of the bullpen in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Athletics. The 27-year-old righty reliever, who is attending camp as a non-roster invitee, appears to be fully healthy after he underwent back surgery last September.
