Joey Wendle
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MLB Player Data
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May 29 2024Wendle cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle signed a big-league contract with Atlanta on Friday, but he was DFA'd three days later without playing in a game and will now join the team's Triple-A affiliate. The 34-year-old infielder has played in 18 games this season for the Mets, slashing .222/.243/.250 across 37 plate appearances.
May 27 2024Wendle was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle inked a major-league contract with Atlanta last Friday after being released by the Mets, but he didn't see any action during his brief time with his new club. He should clear waivers and figures to become a free agent again.
May 24 2024Atlanta signed Wendle to a one-year contract Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle was released by the Mets earlier this week after slashing just .222/.243/.250 in 37 plate appearances, but he has quickly caught on with their division rivals. The utility infielder made the All-Star team with the Rays in 2021 but has produced just a .604 OPS in three seasons since then. Wendle will provide depth all over the infield in Atlanta.
May 20 2024The Mets released Wendle on Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and is now officially a free agent. The veteran utility infielder should be able to land a gig elsewhere, but he might have to go to the minor leagues for a while.
May 15 2024The Mets designated Wendle for assignment Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless another team opts to put in a waiver claim for Wendle, the Mets will owe him the money remaining on his one-year, $2 million deal. Signed in November to provide depth in the infield, Wendle rarely saw action for the Mets and struggled to produce in his limited opportunities, slashing .222/.243/.250 across 37 plate appearances.
May 6 2024Wendle will start at second base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will start for just the ninth time through the Mets' 35 games this season, handling second base while Jeff McNeil gets a look in left field. The 34-year-old will likely to continue seeing light use in his utility role unless the Mets lose one of their regular infielders to injury.
Apr 1 2024Wendle will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the Tigers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle didn't make an appearance in the lineup or off the bench in the weekend series against the Brewers, but he will start the first game of a three-game set versus the Tigers. Jeff McNeil is receiving a day off.
Mar 7 2024Wendle (shoulder) is starting at second base for the Mets' spring training game against Washington on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shoulder soreness has kept Wendle out of Grapefruit League play this spring, but he is now set to make his spring debut. Wendle posted just a .610 OPS during his two seasons with Miami, and he will most likely compete for at-bats as a utility man with the Mets this year.
Mar 2 2024Wendle has been dealing with a sore right shoulder, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's shoulder has prevented him from playing so far during spring training, but he is on track to make his Grapefruit League debut in about a week. The 33-year-old infielder slashed .212/.248/.306 across 318 plate appearances with Miami last season and figures to operate in a utility role for the Mets in 2024.
Nov 29 2023Wendle signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Mets on Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After two seasons with the Marlins, Wendle will remain in the NL East and presumably serve in a utility role with the Mets. The 33-year-old infielder had his worst season at the plate in 2023, slashing .212/.248/.306 across 318 plate appearances. While Wendle's defensive versatility may get him in the lineup fairly often next year, his poor bat puts a low ceiling on his fantasy value.
Sep 14 2023Wendle remains out of the lineup Thursday at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has batted just .222/.257/.323 in 103 games (299 plate appearances) this season and seems to have finally lost his grip on a starting role. Garrett Hampson is playing shortstop Thursday for the fourth time in the Marlins' last six games. Three of those starts for Hampson have come against right-handers, including Thursday's tilt versus Brewers righty Adrian Houser.
Sep 13 2023Wendle is not in the lineup Wednesday at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garrett Hampson will start at shortstop and bat seventh as the Marlins take on right-hander Trevor Megill and a parade of Brewers relievers. Wendle owns a brutal .224/.259/.325 slash line through 102 games (297 plate appearances) this season.
Sep 9 2023Wendle isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against Philadelphia, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will get a day off after going 3-for-16 with a homer, four RBI and three runs scored across seven games to begin September. Garrett Hampson will instead start at shortstop and bat seventh.
Sep 8 2023Wendle is not in the lineup Friday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat eighth with left-hander Cristopher Sanchez taking the ball for Philadelphia. Wendle has an overall .589 OPS on the season and continues to sit versus southpaws.
Sep 7 2023Wendle went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old infielder hadn't had a multi-hit performance since July 7, slashing a woeful .143/.179/.190 over the 42 games in between, and his only other homer in 2023 came June 9. Wendle had begun ceding playing time at shortstop to Garrett Hampson in September, but this offensive eruption might help stabilize his spot in the starting nine.
Sep 5 2023Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garrett Hampson will start at shortstop and bat eighth as the Marlins take on left-hander Clayton Kershaw. The left-handed-hitting Wendle has drawn only 28 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
Sep 2 2023Wendle isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is just 1-for-13 across his last four games, so he'll head to the bench Saturday amid his offensive woes. Garrett Hampson will start at shortstop instead and bat seventh.
Aug 29 2023Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has slashed just .229/.264/.325 with one home run and five stolen bases across 90 games (268 plate appearances) this season for the Marlins. Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat ninth Tuesday against the Rays and right-hander Aaron Civale.
Aug 27 2023Wendle is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat ninth versus the Nats and right-hander Trevor Williams. Wendle went 0-for-2 in the Marlins' loss to Washington on Saturday and holds a weak .229/.264/.325 slash line across 268 total plate appearances this year.
Aug 25 2023Wendle isn't in the Marlins' lineup Friday against the Nationals, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle went 1-for-7 during Miami's previous series against San Diego, so he'll take a seat Friday amid his offensive woes. Wendle's absence will allow Jon Berti to start at shortstop and bat ninth.
Aug 23 2023Wendle went 1-for-3 with a double and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder had the Marlins' only extra-base hit of the day in the fifth inning and promptly stole third base, but he was left stranded. Wendle continues to offer little fantasy upside -- he hasn't had a multi-hit performance since July 7, batting a feeble .159 (16-for-88) in 34 games since with zero homers, seven RBI and nine runs, and Wednesday's steal was only his fifth of the season and his first since late June. Despite his prolonged slump, Wendle remains on the strong side of a platoon at shortstop, and Jon Berti has done little to wrest away more playing time from him.
Aug 16 2023Wendle is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle looks to be getting a routine day off for the series finale. With Wendle beginning Wednesday's game on the bench, Jon Berti will draw the start at shortstop.
Aug 14 2023Wendle is not in the lineup Monday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat ninth with left-hander Framber Valdez taking the mound for Houston. Wendle holds a brutal .235/.269/.326 overall slash line on the season and continues to sit versus most southpaws.
Aug 9 2023Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle often sits against left-handed pitchers, but he'll give way to Jon Berti at shortstop Wednesday while a right-hander (Graham Ashcraft) takes the hill for the Reds. The 33-year-old's move to the bench may have more to do with the Marlins and Reds getting together for a day game after a night game, with Wednesday's series finale beginning at 12:35 p.m. ET.
Aug 6 2023Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is taking a seat for the series finale while the Rangers bring southpaw Andrew Heaney to the hill. Jon Berti will fill in at shortstop for Wendle.
Aug 1 2023Wendle is in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be in action out of the No. 6 spot in the order despite the fact left-hander Ranger Suarez is on the mound for Philly. Wendle has drawn only 18 plate appearances this year versus southpaws, compared to his 203 plate appearances against righties.
Jul 30 2023Wendle is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Detroit, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is 0-for-12 over his past five games and will take a seat Sunday with southpaw Tarik Skubal on the mound for the Tigers. Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat cleanup.
Jul 23 2023Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wendle will retreat to the bench while Colorado brings southpaw Ty Blach to the hill for the series finale. Jon Berti will step in for Wendle at shortstop and bat sixth.
Jul 18 2023Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday at St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat eighth with left-hander Jordan Montgomery toeing the slab for the host Cardinals. The left-handed-hitting Wendle continues to sit against most southpaws.
Jul 8 2023Wendle isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Ranger Suarez on the mound for Philadelphia, the Marlins will send out an all-righties lineup and keep Wendle on the bench to begin the game. Jon Berti will fill in as Miami's shortstop Saturday and bat sixth.
Jul 5 2023Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Matthew Liberatore taking the hill for St. Louis, Wendle and fellow left-handed hitter Jesus Sanchez will exit the Miami lineup. Jon Berti will replace Wendle at shortstop.
Jun 30 2023Wendle went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder was a key part of the Miami's series sweep of Boston, going 8-for-12 over the three-game set with two steals and three runs scored. Wendle is batting .410 (16-for-39) over his last 12 games with five multi-hit performances in nine starts, and with the Marlins' offense as a whole beginning to heat up -- they out-scored the Red Sox 18-3 in the sweep -- his base knocks might start to turn into consistent production in other categories.
Jun 29 2023Wendle went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third multi-hit performance in the last four games for Wendle, but the double was his first extra-base hit since June 17. The 33-year-old is enjoying a big June, slashing .365/.385/.486 over 23 games, but it hasn't translated into much fantasy production -- on the season he has only one homer, three steals, eight RBI and 16 runs in 45 contests.
Jun 28 2023Wendle went 4-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins piled up 10 runs on 19 hits, but it was their nine-hole hitter who led the team in knocks. Wendle has looked good since missing a couple games in the middle of the month with a minor groin issue, batting .371 (13-for-35) over 12 contests since his return, but only one of those hits went for extra bases and he has zero homers or steals, with just two RBI and four runs, during his hot streak.
Jun 25 2023Wendle is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wendle has hits in five of his past six games but has just a .534 OPS during that span, and he'll head to the bench Sunday despite righty Johan Oviedo being on the mound for Pittsburgh. Rookie Jacob Amaya is starting at shortstop and batting eighth.
Jun 20 2023Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jacob Amaya will cover shortstop and bat ninth with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi toeing the slab for Toronto. The left-handed-hitting Wendle has drawn only eight plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
Jun 18 2023Wendle is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle returned to the lineup Friday after a short absence due to a groin injury, and he went 3-for-8 over the first two games of the set against the Nationals. Jacob Amaya is making his MLB debut and hitting ninth while playing shortstop.
Jun 16 2023Wendle (groin) has returned to the lineup for Friday's game versus the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle sat out the previous three contests with a groin issue but is feeling well enough to give it a go Friday. He'll be covering shortstop and batting sixth against Trevor Williams and the Nats.
Jun 14 2023Wendle (groin) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Seattle, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third straight game Wendle has missed with an adductor/groin issue. The Marlins are off Thursday, so Wendle will hope to be back in there Friday versus the Nationals. Jon Berti is at shortstop again Wednesday.
Jun 13 2023Wendle is not in the lineup against the Mariners on Tuesday due to a left adductor/groin injury, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will sit for a second straight game due to the injury, with Jon Berti getting the start at shortstop. Marlins manager Skip Schumaker believes that Wendle would be available off the bench if necessary, so for now the veteran infielder should be considered day-to-day.
Jun 12 2023Wendle is not in the starting lineup Monday versus Seattle, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will take a seat after he went 2-for-12 with a solo homer and a stolen base while striking out four times during the team's three-game series with the White Sox. Jon Berti will draw the start at shortstop and bat seventh in the series opener with the Mariners.
Jun 10 2023Wendle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder provided the Marlins with their only offense when he took Dylan Cease deep in the fifth inning. It's Wendle's first homer of the year, and it extended his modest hit streak to six games -- a stretch in which he's gone 10-for-23 (.435) with four doubles and eight runs scored.
Jun 7 2023Wendle went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has now hit safely in his last four games, going 8-for-16 with four doubles in that span. His recent hot stretch boosts his slash line to .250/.325/.389 through 82 plate appearances this season. The veteran shortstop has five RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base in his second year with Miami.
Jun 6 2023Wendle went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is starting to come around after a dreadful start to the year-- he's gone 7-for-15 (.467) with four doubles in five games to start June. Despite his early-season struggles, Miami has stuck with Wendle as their primary starting shortstop. He's now slashing .235/.316/.382 with five RBI and nine runs scored through 78 plate appearances.
Jun 2 2023Wendle isn't starting Friday against the Athletics, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shintaro Fujinami will open the game for Oakland, but southpaw Hogan Harris will serve as their primary pitcher Friday which will force Wendle into the dugout. Jon Berti will take over as Miami's shortstop and bat seventh.
May 31 2023Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Marlins facing a left-handed starting pitcher (Blake Snell) for the third straight game, the lefty-hitting Wendle will once again be on the bench. Jon Berti will fill in for Wendle at shortstop.
May 30 2023Wendle is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jon Berti will play shortstop and bat seventh with left-hander Ryan Weathers on the mound for San Diego. The left-handed-hitting Wendle carries a weak .173/.259/.288 overall season slash line and has drawn only three plate appearances versus southpaws.
May 28 2023Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle remains in the strong side of a platoon at shortstop, and he'll get Sunday off with southpaw Patrick Sandoval on the hill for the Angels. Garrett Hampson will bat ninth and play shortstop while Wendle sits.
May 26 2023Wendle isn't starting Friday against the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle holds a .598 OPS against southpaws over the last three seasons, so he will retreat to the bench Friday against Reid Detmers and the Angels. Jon Berti will fill in as the Marlins' shortstop and bat leadoff.
May 23 2023Wendle isn't starting Tuesday against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Austin Gomber set to start on the mound for Colorado, Wendle will begin Tuesday's contest in the dugout. Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wendle's place.
May 17 2023Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty MacKenzie Gore twirling for the Nationals, the lefty-hitting Wendle will hit the bench Wednesday. The righty-hitting Jon Berti will step in for Wendle at shortstop.
May 14 2023Wendle is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is 3-for-20 with a double, two triples, two RBI and a run in six games since being activated from the injured list last weekend, and he'll head to the bench Sunday after he started the past five games. Jon Berti will take over at shortstop in the series finale versus Cincinnati.
May 8 2023Wendle went 1-for-1 with an RBI triple in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sunday was Wendle's first game back from the injured list since April 3 after he had been sidelined with a right intercostal strain. He pinch hit for Jacob Stallings in the 10th and would up roping an RBI triple down the right field line to put the Marlins up 3-2. Wendle's current role is a bit unknown after he began the year as the team's starting shortstop. He could wind up on the strong side of a platoon with Jon Berti, Garrett Hampson and even Jean Segura over at third base, with that trio struggling to hit right-handed pitching so far this season.
May 7 2023Wendle (ribs) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has been on the shelf for the past month with an intercostal strain, but he's back on the active roster after an eight-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville. The 33-year-old opened the season as Miami's primary shortstop, but he went 0-for-8 prior to the injury and could be at risk of being supplanted by Jon Berti -- who is starting Sunday against the Cubs -- or Garrett Hampson.
Apr 4 2023The Marlins placed Wendle on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right intercostal strain, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle was scratched from the Marlins' lineup Monday because of the injury and can now probably be ruled out through at least mid-April. Jon Berti figures to handle the bulk of starts at shortstop in the meantime and offers excellent speed to go along with his increase in playing time. Wendle was 0-for-8 with one walk and two strikeouts through four games played this year.
Apr 3 2023Wendle was scratched from the Marlins' lineup Monday due to oblique soreness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 31 2023Wendle is not in the Marlins' lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 18 2023Wendle went 1-for-3 with a double in Friday's split-squad game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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, Wendle hit 11 home runs 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.
Jan 20 2023Wendle 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 center field, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jan 13 2023Wendle agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the Marlins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Nov 8 2022Wendle'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 reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 5 2022Wendle isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 1 2022Wendle will sit Saturday against Milwaukee, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 30 2022Wendle went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 29 2022Wendle (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 23 2022Wendle (hamstring) will begin running Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 22 2022Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring tendinitis Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 19, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 21 2022Wendle isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs since he's dealing with some bumps and bruises, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 20 2022Wendle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 19 2022Wendle is on the bench Monday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 17 2022Wendle went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing a few starts with what the Marlins termed a "minor right core issue", Wendle returned to the lineup and looked to be 100 percent healthy as he stole his 12th base of the season. The veteran infielder has multi-hit efforts in four straight starts, and he's slashing .323/.344/.500 over his last 64 plate appearances with eight doubles, a home run, two steals, seven RBI and nine runs.
Sep 16 2022Wendle (abdomen) is starting at second base and hitting second Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He made an appearance off the bench Thursday after missing a few days with a minor right core issue. Wendle is hitting .314 with one home run and one steal in 12 games this month. He should play pretty regularly down the stretch while hitting high in the lineup against righties.
Sep 15 2022Wendle is dealing with a "minor right core issue," Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not exactly clear what type of injury Wendle is dealing with, but it prevented him from playing the last couple days and will limit him to a bench role again Thursday. Wendle is expected back over the weekend, so his absence should not extend much further.
Sep 14 2022Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is now on the bench for the third game in a row, with one of his absences from the lineup coming against a left-hander (Bailey Falter) and two coming versus righties (Glenn Otto and Kyle Gibson). New call-up Jordan Groshans will handle third base for the second straight game Wednesday and could end up supplanting Wendle as the Marlins' preferred option at the position.
Sep 13 2022Wendle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has an .848 OPS with one home run, four doubles, four RBI and four runs through 11 games in September and will head to the bench Tuesday with southpaw Bailey Falter pitching for Philadelphia. Prospect Jordan Groshans was called up for his MLB debut and will start at the hot corner.
Sep 12 2022Wendle is not in the starting lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Rangers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will take a seat after he went 4-for-8 with two doubles and a run scored while starting the final two games of the series against the Mets. Brian Anderson will slide over to third base while Jerar Encarnacion enters the lineup in right field and bats eighth in the early contest Monday.
Sep 9 2022Wendle is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will take a seat as the Marlins start all right-handed bats versus lefty David Peterson. Jon Berti will slide over to third base as Charles Leblanc enters the lineup at second base and bats seventh against New York.
Aug 28 2022Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After two straight two-hit performances, the lefty-hitting Wendle will bow out of the lineup against Dodgers southpaw Julio Urias. Charles Leblanc will pick up a start at second base in Wendle's stead, while Jon Berti shifts over to third base.
Aug 27 2022Wendle went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Friday's extra-inning loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The utility infielder had gone 10 straight games without an RBI heading into Friday, but Wendle broke out with a two-run double in the sixth inning and an RBI single in the seventh. The 32-year-old is having a tough August in general, slashing .179/.210/.244 over 22 games with a 2:15 BB:K, zero homers, three steals, three runs scored and six RBI.
Aug 24 2022Wendle isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle went 0-for-12 with a stolen base, a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games. Jon Berti will shift to third base while Charles Leblanc starts at the keystone Wednesday.
Aug 21 2022Wendle went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has stolen bases in consecutive games, and he's up to 10 thefts in 11 tries this year. It's just the second time he's reached 10 steals in a season -- his career high is 16 from the 2018 campaign with the Rays. The infielder has put up a .257/.299/.351 slash line, but he's added just two home runs with 24 RBI and 17 runs scored through 264 plate appearances. He should remain a fixture in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers.
Aug 19 2022Wendle is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has a .487 OPS through 15 games in August and will head to the bench Friday with lefty Tyler Anderson on the mound for Los Angeles. Jon Berti will shift to the hot corner while Charles Leblanc starts at the keystone.
Aug 16 2022Wendle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wendle will take a seat with southpaw Sean Manaea toeing the rubber for San Diego. Charles Leblanc will check in for Wendle at third base, while shortstop Miguel Rojas spells Wendle as the Marlins' leadoff man.
Aug 15 2022Wendle went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old extended his current hitting streak to six games with a leadoff single in the eighth inning, but even after Wendle got himself into scoring position with his eighth steal of the year, the rest of the Marlins' anemic lineup couldn't bring him home. Since returning from a hamstring injury at the beginning of July, Wendle has held down a starting job and seen consistent action in the leadoff spot against right-handed pitching despite slashing a mediocre .252/.284/.317 with zero homers, 13 RBI and only three runs scored in 37 games.
Aug 13 2022Wendle isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is getting a breather after he hit .214 with a triple, two RBI, a walk and five strikeouts over the last seven games. Jon Berti is starting at second base and leading off.
Aug 3 2022Wendle isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has hit just .048 with a double and three strikeouts over the last five games and will get a day off Wednesday. Luke Williams is starting at the keystone and batting eighth.
Jul 27 2022Wendle went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle produced both of the Marlins' runs on the night on a two-out single to right field in the top of the fifth inning. He'll be filling in for a resting Miguel Rojas at shortstop Wednesday while serving as the Marlins' leadoff man, and Wendle should have a clear path to a regular spot in the lineup versus both right- and left-handed pitching while all of Brian Anderson (shoulder), Garrett Cooper (wrist), Jazz Chisholm (back), Jon Berti (groin) and Jorge Soler (back) are stuck on the injured list.
Jul 25 2022Wendle isn't starting Monday's game against Cincinnati, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle started the first four games after the All-Star break and went 7-for-18 with a double, two RBI, a run, two stolen bases and a strikeout. Willians Astudillo is starting at second base while Luke Williams takes over at the hot corner Monday.
Jul 22 2022Wendle went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 8-1 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle knocked an RBI single off of Zach Thompson in the fourth inning followed by an RBI double against Dillon Peters in the sixth. It was his sixth multi-game of the month and he's now hitting 18-for-58 (.310) in 17 July contests. On the year, Wendle is slashing .295/.346/.411 with 18 RBI and 13 extra-base hits through 46 games.
Jul 16 2022Wendle isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is getting a breather after he went 4-for-10 with two doubles, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games. Luke Williams will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
Jul 14 2022Wendle is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will get a breather after he picked up starts out of the middle infield in each of the past four contests while going 3-for-13 with an RBI. Miguel Rojas will be back in the lineup after a one-game rest to start at shortstop Thursday, while Jon Berti occupies the keystone.
Jul 9 2022Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle started in the last four games and went 3-for-15 with two doubles and an RBI. Jon Berti is starting at second base while Bryan De La Cruz takes over in left field.
Jul 3 2022Wendle went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle recorded hits in both of his games after being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, and he tallied his fifth stolen base of the season during Sunday's matchup. Over his last two games, the 32-year-old has gone 3-for-8 with two RBI, a run, a stolen base and two walks.
Jul 1 2022Wendle (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start at second base and bat second Friday versus the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will return to the lineup Friday after missing the entire month of June. His return comes at a good time considering Jorge Soler (back) was placed on the 10-day IL earlier in the day. Wendle has produced a .284 average with two homers, 11 RBI, 12 runs and four stolen bases over 88 at-bats in 29 games this season.
Jun 24 2022Wendle (hamstring) will serve as the designated hitter during a rehab game at Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has been sidelined since the beginning of June due to his hamstring injury, but he'll be able to return to game action with the minor-league club this weekend. It's possible that the 32-year-old will require multiple rehab games, but it seems likely that he'll rejoin the Marlins sometime next week. Brian Anderson (back) is also in Jacksonville on a rehab assignment, and it's not yet clear how the playing time will be dished out once Anderson, Wendle and Jon Berti are all at full health.
Jun 21 2022Wendle (hamstring) is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment later this weekend, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In addition to Wendle, Brian Anderson (back) is also likely to begin playing in rehab games in the days to come, but neither player should be expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list for the Marlins' weekend series with the Mets. When both have been healthy this season, Wendle and Anderson have formed a platoon at third base, but it's unclear if manager Don Mattingly will stick with that arrangement once the two players are activated. Jon Berti has been a revelation as the Marlins' everyday third baseman thus far in June and has been a godsend for fantasy managers by hitting .300 while going 14-for-14 on stolen-base attempts through 18 games this month.
Jun 17 2022Wendle (hamstring) will hit live batting practice Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He started a running program earlier this week so it seems like Wendle could be nearing a rehab assignment. Once healthy, it will be interesting to see how the Marlins make room for Wendle, given that Jon Berti has fared well as his replacement.
Jun 13 2022Marlins manager Don Mattingly revealed Monday that Wendle (hamstring) has resumed baseball activities and has started a running progression, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's ability to resume on-field work suggests that the platelet-rich plasma injection he received for his strained right hamstring earlier this season has yielded the desired effect. Since Wendle is now in the midst of his second stint on the I0-day injured list this season due to a right hamstring injury, the Marlins will likely proceed cautiously with him before activating him. He doesn't look like a good bet to be activated this week.
Jun 7 2022Wendle (hamstring) isn't feeling sore Tuesday after receiving a PRP injection four days prior, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has missed just shy of a week with a right hamstring strain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. Whether or not he'll be ready to return when first eligible is not yet clear, however.
Jun 2 2022Wendle (hamstring) received a PRP injection Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle landed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain Wednesday, but the team is hopeful that his injection will aid in his recovery process. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been revealed, but Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo should see additional playing time while Wendle and Brian Anderson (back) are sidelined.
Jun 1 2022Wendle was placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain Wednesday, retroactive to May 31, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle exited Monday's game against the Rockies due to right hamstring discomfort, and he'll land on the IL after being diagnosed with a strain. Brian Anderson (back) was also placed on the 10-day IL on Wednesday, so Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo are in line for increased playing time at third base.
May 30 2022Wendle was removed from Monday's game against the Rockies due to right hamstring discomfort, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle went 1-for-2 to begin Monday's matchup before he was replaced by a pinch runner in the top of the fourth inning. The 32-year-old has had two IL stints due to right hamstring issues this season, but it's not yet clear whether his current injury will force him to return to the injured list. If Wendle misses additional time, Brian Anderson (back), Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo will likely fill in at the hot corner.
May 29 2022Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since he recently returned from a stint on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury along with the fact that the Marlins are opposing a lefty (Max Fried) in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Wendle will cede third base to Willians Astudillo. Wendle picked up starts Friday and Saturday following his return from the IL, going hitless with an RBI across seven plate appearances between those contests.
May 26 2022Wendle (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has been on the injured list since May 13 but is ready to return after logging seven at-bats during a rehab stint. He should find regular at-bats with both Jon Berti (illness) and Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) sidelined in the short term, though a timeshare at third base with Brian Anderson is most likely moving forward. Prior to going down, Wendle had maintained a .304/.368/.456 line with two home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored across 87 plate appearances.
May 23 2022Wendle (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle was eligible to be activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, but he'll get some at-bats in the minors prior to rejoining the Marlins. It seems unlikely he'll return during the Marlins' upcoming two-game road trip in Tampa Bay, which begins Tuesday, but he could be back for the three-game set in Atlanta this weekend.
May 20 2022Wendle (hamstring) is participating in full baseball activities Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle landed on the injured list with a strained right hamstring last week, but the fact he's already back fully participating in baseball activities indicates it isn't a serious injury. The 32-year-old will be eligible to be activated Sunday, though it's unclear if he's expected to be ready to go by that point.
May 13 2022Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Friday, retroactive to May 12, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle was removed from Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks with a right hamstring injury, and he'll be forced to spend time on the IL after being diagnosed with a strain. The 32-year-old had gotten off to a strong start in 2022, slashing .304/.368/.456 with two homers, 12 runs, 10 RBI and four stolen bases over 25 games. It's not yet clear whether he'll need to spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the shelf, but Brian Anderson is starting at third base Friday and should see additional playing time while Wendle is sidelined.
May 11 2022Wendle was removed in the bottom of the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with right hamstring tightness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle made his presence felt at the plate before departing with the injury, going 2-for-2 with a two-run home run to give the Marlins an early lead. Erik Gonzalez came on to replace Wendle, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Marlins' weekend series with the Brewers.
May 7 2022Wendle will sit Saturday against San Diego, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle hasn't made a single start against a southpaw this season, a trend that continues Saturday against Sean Manaea. Joe Dunand will make his major-league debut at third base.
May 5 2022Wendle (hamstring) is starting Thursday against the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle missed the last three games due to hamstring soreness, but he'll start at third base and bat seventh in Thursday's series opener. Over his last four games, he's gone 1-for-13 with a double, a run, a stolen base and a walk.
May 4 2022Wendle remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks due to hamstring soreness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Don Mattingly previously said Monday that Wendle was dealing with general soreness, but McPherson's report provides more clarity on the nature of the infielder's injury. The lefty-hitting Wendle will end up missing the entire three-game series against Arizona due to the hamstring issue, though there's a good chance he would have sat out Wednesday regardless of his health with southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the hill for the Diamondbacks. The Marlins are still viewing Wendle's sore hamstring as a minor concern that won't result in him going on the injured list, but he may need to make it back in the lineup at some point within the next two days for that to become a reality.
May 3 2022Wendle (soreness) remains on the bench Tuesday against Arizona, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle sat Monday due to general soreness and will remain on the bench for at least one more game. Brian Anderson will make another start at the hot corner.
May 2 2022Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Wendle is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks due to general soreness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wendle is a fixture in the lineup against right-handed pitching, so the minor injury explains why he's on the bench despite righty Zac Gallen taking the hill for Arizona in the series opener. Mattingly suggested Wendle could still be available off the bench, which bodes well for the 32-year-old's chances of re-entering the starting nine Tuesday.
Apr 30 2022Wendle will hit the bench Saturday against Seattle, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will join the rest of the Marlins' lefties on the bench Saturday as the team goes with an all-righty lineup against southpaw Robbie Ray. Brian Anderson gets the start at third base.
Apr 25 2022Wendle went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and an RBI in Sunday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His seventh-inning two-bagger brought home Garrett Cooper for what at the time seemed like an insurance run, but it wound up being the difference in a 5-4 victory. Wendle has been on a tear to begin his tenure with the Marlins, slashing .341/.396/.455 through 13 games with five doubles, two steals, five RBI and six runs. He has multiple hits in three of his past five games.
Apr 22 2022Wendle isn't starting Friday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though right-hander Kyle Wright is starting for Atlanta on Friday, Wendle will get a breather after going 4-for-14 with a double, two RBI and a run in his last four appearances. Brian Anderson will start at third base and bat seventh.
Apr 21 2022Wendle agreed to a one-year contract with the Marlins on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's agreement contains a mutual option for 2023 and means that he won't have to go through arbitration during the 2022 season. The 31-year-old is hitting .323 with three doubles, four runs, four RBI and a stolen base this year.
Apr 16 2022Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Ranger Suarez is starting for Philadelphia on Saturday, so Wendle will be out of the lineup as the Marlins exclusively start right-handed hitters. Brian Anderson will start at third base and bat sixth.
Apr 12 2022Wendle will be on the bench Tuesday against lefty Patrick Sandoval and the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Through five games, Wendle has started against three righties and sat against two lefties. Jon Berti will handle the hot corner Tuesday.
Apr 11 2022Wendle went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder accounted for both of Miami's runs on the afternoon while getting the start at shortstop and hitting sixth. Wendle is off to a quick start to his Marlins tenure, going 3-for-7 with a walk and three runs scored through two games.
Apr 9 2022Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Giants, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle went 1-for-3 with a run and a walk in Friday's season opener against San Francisco. Brian Anderson will start at the hot corner and bat sixth Saturday since manager Don Mattingly tends to play most of his players during the first series of the season before shifting to a regular lineup.
Apr 2 2022Wendle got the start at shortstop and hit leadoff in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, going 1-for-3 to improve his spring line to .346/.393/.385. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Acquired from the Rays in the offseason, the veteran utility player will likely spend most of his time this season at third base for the Marlins. Wendle launched a career-high 11 homers in 2021, but his main fantasy appeal comes from his ability to make contact (.274 career hitter) and swipe some bases (42 steals in 57 attempts over 436 MLB games.
Nov 30 2021Wendle was acquired by the Marlins from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Kameron Misner, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A 2021 American League All-Star, Wendle will make his way across Florida after spending the past four seasons in Tampa Bay. He primarily played third base last season but also has plenty of big-league experience at shortstop and second base. The 31-year-old hit .265/.319/.422 with 11 homers, 31 doubles, 54 RBI, 73 runs and eight stolen bases in 136 games last season, and he is arbitration eligible for 2022 and 2023 before becoming a free agent.
Oct 11 2021Wendle is out of the lineup Monday for the Rays' Game 4 matchup with the Red Sox in the ALDS, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wendle will retreat to the bench with a southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) on the hill for Boston. With Wendle out of the lineup, Yandy Diaz will pick up a start at third base and bat sixth.
Oct 8 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox will send out another southpaw (Chris Sale) on Friday, so Wendle finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. Yandy Diaz will start at the hot corner for the Rays.
Oct 7 2021Wendle isn't starting Game 1 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has started against some southpaws in 2021 but will retreat to the bench with lefty Eduardo Rodriguez starting for Boston. Yandy Diaz will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.
Oct 3 2021Wendle went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder contributed his first steal since Sept. 10, and he ended the regular season 8-for-14 on stolen base attempts. Wendle went 1-for-18 with 10 strikeouts in his last six games of the season. He's posted a .265/.319/.422 slash line, 11 home runs, 54 RBI and 73 runs scored across 501 plate appearances. He'll likely see a strong-side platoon role at third base with Yandy Diaz handling the hot corner versus southpaws.
Oct 2 2021Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will get a breather after he went 1-for-11 with a double, a run and seven strikeouts across the last three games. Yandy Diaz will start at the hot corner and bat cleanup.
Sep 28 2021Wendle will not start Tuesday's game against Houston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle hits the bench after starting nine of the last 10 games. Yandy Diaz starts at third base, with Brandon Lowe and Wander Franco starting in the middle infield spots.
Sep 22 2021Wendle isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle went 3-for-11 with a homer, two runs and two RBI across the last three games. Yandy Diaz will start at the hot corner and bat fourth.
Sep 21 2021Wendle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's only hit of the night came late in the game when he led off the bottom of the eighth with a solo home run to right. The long ball was just his fourth since June 9 and his 11th of the year. The 31-year-old has maintained his solid plate prowess throughout the year, slashing .271/.324/.434 with 44 extra-base hits, 52 RBI, 69 runs scored, seven steals and 25:100 BB:K over 469 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2021Wendle was added to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers after Taylor Walls was scratched for undisclosed reasons, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle had originally been set for a day off against lefty Tarik Skubal. Instead, he'll serve as the starting shortstop and hit eighth.
Sep 15 2021Wendle isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will retreat to the bench with left-hander Robbie Ray on the mound for the Blue Jays. Yandy Diaz will start at the hot corner and bat fourth.
Sep 12 2021Wendle went 2-for-4 with a triple, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Bryan Garcia deep to lead off the fourth inning, giving the Rays a 4-1 lead at that point. Wendle is slashing .345/.387/.586 through nine games to begin September, and he's already established new career highs with 10 homers and 65 runs on the season.
Sep 10 2021Wendle went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a stolen base and a walk in Friday's 10-4 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wander Franco left the game with a hamstring injury after going from first to third on a Nelson Cruz double in the first inning. Wendle took over at shortstop and later knocked in Tampa Bay's first run of the game in the fifth. The 31-year-old has gone 8-for-25 (.320) across eight games in September. He's slashing a reasonable .276/.326/.432 with nine home runs, seven stolen bases, 50 RBI and 63 runs scored through 432 plate appearances overall. Franco is likely to miss additional time with his injury, which could put Wendle in line for something closer to an everyday role in the near term.
Sep 6 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Chris Sale on the bump for Boston, three of the Rays' lefty-hitting regulars in Wendle, Brandon Lowe and Kevin Kiermaier will head to the bench. Yandy Diaz moves across the diamond to fill in for Wendle at third base.
Sep 4 2021Wendle will be on the bench against lefty Andrew Albers and the Twins on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has now been out of the lineup twice in three days, with both off days coming against a left-hander. Yandy Diaz shifts to third base Saturday, with Jordan Luplow starting at first.
Sep 2 2021Wendle isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will get a breather after he went 1-for-11 with a double and a walk across his last three appearances. Taylor Walls will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.
Aug 30 2021Wendle went 3-for 4 with an RBI single, a solo home run, a grand slam and a walk in a win over the Orioles on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle nearly single-handedly dismantled the Orioles in a memorable day at the plate, and his seventh-inning grand slam gave the Rays some breathing room after Baltimore had closed to within two runs in the home half of the sixth. Wendle's pair of homers pushed him to a new career high of nine for the season, and he's now carrying a five-game hitting streak during which he owns a .500 average and seven total RBI.
Aug 28 2021Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has seen his playing time drop against left-handed pitchers recently, and he'll head to the bench with southpaw John Means on the mound for Baltimore. Yandy Diaz will shift to the hot corner while Jordan Luplow starts at first base.
Aug 24 2021Wendle is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has started against plenty of southpaws this season, but his day off Tuesday against Ranger Suarez means he's now been on the bench against four of the last six lefties the Rays have faced. Yandy Diaz starts at the hot corner in his absence.
Aug 22 2021Wendle went 2-for-4 with a run-scoring single and an RBI groundout in a win over the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle extended the Rays' lead to 5-1 in the fourth inning with his timely knock, while his eighth-inning groundout added a bit of insurance in the form of Tampa Bay's eighth and final run of the contest. The multi-hit effort was Wendle's first since Aug. 7 and snapped the brief 2-for-17 skid that had encompassed his last five games.
Aug 20 2021Wendle is not starting Friday against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will take a seat for the second time in four games after going hitless in Thursday's win. Yandy Diaz gets the start at the hot corner while Brandon Lowe mans second base.
Aug 17 2021Wendle is not starting Tuesday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle played multiple positions while starting in each of the past six games, but he'll not surprisingly get a rest with lefty John Means set to take the mound for the Orioles. Yandy Diaz (thumb) is set to return to the lineup at third base while Brandon Lowe starts at the keystone Tuesday.
Aug 10 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making two straight starts, the lefty-hitting Wendle will unsurprisingly move to the bench with a southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) on the hill for Boston. Wander Franco and Yandy Diaz will form the left side of the Rays infield.
Aug 8 2021Wendle went 3-for-5 with four runs Saturday in the Rays' 12-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since notching a season-high four hits July 24 in Cleveland, Wendle fell into a 3-for-21 slump at the plate over his subsequent six starts before his bat caught fire Saturday. Though Wendle is holding down a credible .774 OPS on the season, the Rays' infield logjam will likely continue to cost him at least a couple of starts per week. He'll remain in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, manning third base and batting sixth.
Aug 1 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has now sat for the second time in three games that the Rays have faced a right-handed starting pitcher, with his lack of usage seemingly signaling that he'll be the odd man out more often than not in the crowded Tampa Bay infield. The downturn in playing time comes even while Wendle performed respectably in July, finishing the month with a .304/.328/.429 slash line in 15 games.
Jul 30 2021Wendle isn't starting Friday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will take a seat with left-hander Martin Perez on the mound for Boston. Yandy Diaz will start at third base and bat fourth.
Jul 29 2021Wendle will sit Thursday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle hits the bench even with the right-handed Gerrit Cole on the mound for the Yankees. Yandy Diaz gets the start at third base.
Jul 27 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wendle will hit the bench for the second time in four games with the Yankees bringing southpaw Jordan Montgomery to the hill. Yandy Diaz will pick up a start at third base in Wendle's stead.
Jul 25 2021Wendle went 4-for-5 with two doubles in Saturday's 8-2 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unfortunately for the 31-year-old infielder, his big night didn't result in any offense as Austin Meadows kept clearing the bases in front of him, and the hitters behind him in the Rays' order went a combined 1-for-12. Wendle has delivered two multi-hit performances in six starts since the All-Star break, batting .370 (10-for-27) over that stretch, but a crowded roster keeps him from being an everyday player no matter how hot he is.
Jul 23 2021Wendle is out of the lineup Friday against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New addition Nelson Cruz should handle most of the starts at designated hitter going forward, creating even more of a logjam in what was already a crowded infield. Wendle will continue to compete for playing time at third base, shortstop and second base with Wander Franco, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Taylor Walls.
Jul 22 2021Wendle went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple in a win over the Orioles on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle now has two triples in three straight seasons, and Wednesday's three-bagger snapped a 1-1 tie in the second inning. The lefty-swinging 31-year-old has played in only nine July games due to matchup considerations, but he's reached safely in eight of them while lacing four of his 10 hits during that sample for extra bases.
Jul 20 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will be a victim of the Rays' logjam in the infield for the second time in four games. Wander Franco will cover third base in place of Wendle, who sits after going 1-for-8 with four strikeouts while starting the past two contests.
Jul 17 2021Wendle is not starting Saturday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite coming off a monster, three-hit performance, Wendle, a .175 hitter against lefty pitching, is omitted from the lineup against southpaw Max Fried. Yandy Diaz will start at third base, with Ji-Man Choi playing first base.
Jul 11 2021Wendle is not starting Sunday against the Blue Jays and lefty Robbie Ray, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle struck out five times while going 2-for-8 with a run scored during the first two games of the series. Yandy Diaz will shift to the hot corner for Sunday's series finale as Wendle starts the game on the bench.
Jul 7 2021Wendle isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle went 1-for-3 with a double and two runs in Wednesday's matinee, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Sam Hentges starting the second game. Wander Franco will shift to third base while Taylor Walls starts at shortstop.
Jul 5 2021Wendle is not starting Monday's game against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Another matchup versus a lefty, another day on the bench for Wendle. The utility player may enter the game at some point though, as Cleveland starter Logan Allen doesn't figure to pitch too deep into the game before turning things over to a righty-heavy bullpen. Yandy Diaz starts at third base Monday, with Ji-Man Choi playing first base.
Jul 4 2021Wendle is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has hit a lowly .177 off left-handed pitching in 2021, so he understandably gets a day off as the Rays face Robbie Ray. Wendle has struggled overall recently, hitting .156 with just one RBI in his last nine games. Wander Franco gets the start at third base Sunday.
Jun 30 2021Wendle isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will take a seat for the second time in the last three games with left-hander Jon Lester starting for the Nationals. Yandy Diaz will shift to third base while Ji-Man Choi starts at first base.
Jun 27 2021Wendle is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle started the past four games and will take a seat Sunday against left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Yandy Diaz will work at the hot corner while Ji-Man Choi starts at first base.
Jun 22 2021Wendle is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays' flexible roster means it's not immediately clear how the arrival of Wander Franco will affect the rest of the team's playing time. Franco starts in Wendle's usual spot at third base for his MLB debut Tuesday, but it will take more than one game to determine how Wendle's role will change. Wendle is hitting a strong .294/.350/.491 on the season, though it wouldn't be a surprise to see him sitting more often against lefties like Tuesday's starter Eduardo Rodriguez going forward.
Jun 20 2021Wendle, who went 1-for-4 with a run in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners on Sunday, is hitting .367 (11-for-30) with three doubles, one home run, five RBI, a walk, a stolen base, a hit by pitch and four runs over his last eight games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot stretch includes a quartet of multi-hit efforts, the most impressive a 3-for-4 tally in Saturday's victory over Tampa Bay. Wendle's season slash line now stands at .292/.350/.491 across 234 plate appearances, and he's already equaled his career high with seven home runs.
Jun 18 2021Wendle isn't starting Friday's game against the Mariners, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle had started each of the last six games, but he'll retreat to the bench with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi starting for the Mariners on Friday. Mike Brosseau will start at third base and bat fifth.
Jun 13 2021Wendle went into Sunday's series finale against the Orioles having gone 4-for-6 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs over the last two games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile infielder pushed his season line to an outstanding .293/.353/.505 with the mini-surge while also hitting the 30-RBI mark for only the second time in his career. Wendle has also regularly put good wood on the ball, as 25 of his 55 hits have gone for extra bases.
Jun 11 2021Wendle is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game with the Rays set to face another southpaw in Keegan Akin. The infielder homered off the bench Wednesday and could certainly play a role as a pinch hitter again Friday. Mike Brosseau will start at third base and bat fifth.
Jun 9 2021Wendle went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle didn't start the contest, but he came through in the clutch as a pinch hitter with a game-tying eighth-inning solo shot to right field. Wendle produced another big hit in the 10th frame, again driving home the game-tying run with a single. He has already tied his career high with seven homers in 203 plate appearances this season while adding a .288/.350/.500 slash line, 29 RBI and four stolen bases.
Jun 5 2021Wendle isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will get a breather after he went 2-for-16 with a run, an RBI and six strikeouts across his last four games. Mike Brosseau will start at third base and bat sixth.
May 31 2021Wendle is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yandy Diaz will shift to the hot corner as Wendle takes a seat for the series opener at Yankee Stadium.
May 24 2021Wendle went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, a double and two runs scored in Monday's 14-8 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle kicked off the first inning with a bang, clubbing a grand slam in the first inning to extend his team's lead to five. Following an impressive three-hit performance, he's batting .310 on the season to go along with six home runs, 24 RBI and three stolen bases through 45 games.
May 23 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Wendle will take a seat for the second day in a row with Toronto bringing another southpaw (Hyun Jin Ryu) to the hill. Yandy Diaz will cover third base in Wendle's stead.
May 22 2021Wendle will sit Saturday against the Blue Jays, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will head to the bench against lefty Robbie Ray. Mike Brosseau starts at third base while Taylor Walls will make his major-league debut at shortstop.
May 20 2021Wendle went 4-for-6 with two solo home runs Thursday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle opened and closed the scoring for the Rays on Thursday by slugging a home run in the second and eighth innings. It was the first time Wendle has gone yard since April 18. However, he now has three multi-hit games in his last four starts, and he's racked up six runs scored, four RBI and one stolen base in that same four-game span. Despite his lack of recent power production, Wendle has maintained an impressive .309/.354/.537 line with 28 runs scored and 20 RBI across 147 plate appearances.
May 19 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a tough southpaw (John Means) on the hill for the opposition, Rays manager Kevin Cash has elected to give three key left-handed hitters in Wendle, Austin Meadows and Ji-Man Choi the day off. Wendle's move to the bench opens up third base for Mike Brosseau, who will bat ninth in the order.
May 15 2021Wendle went 4-for-5 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The cleanup hitter was a nightmare for the Mets throughout Saturday's contest, playing a considerable role in the Rays' 12-run outburst. Wendle's average had fallen to .267 after a rough stretch at the plate, but is now back up to .289 on the season. The 31-year-old has hit three homers in 2021, but power isn't his forte. Rather, multi-hit performances like Saturday are what give Wendle his legitimate fantasy value.
May 14 2021Wendle is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will take a seat with southpaw David Peterson starting Friday for the Mets. Kevin Padlo will start at the hot corner in the series opener for Tampa Bay.
May 11 2021Wendle will not start Tuesday against lefty Jordan Montgomery and the Yankees, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle may be losing starts against southpaws, as he's now been on the bench against four of the last six the Rays have faced. Kevin Padlo will start at third base in his absence.
May 7 2021Wendle will sit Friday against the Athletics, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Brosseau will be the third baseman with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for Oakland. Wendle isn't being strictly platooned this season, though nearly all of his off days have come against southpaws. He's started against six of the 12 the Rays have faced thus far this season.
May 3 2021Wendle isn't starting Monday's game against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels are now starting left-hander Jose Quintana on Monday, so Wendle will retreat to the bench. Mike Brosseau will start at third base and bat second.
Apr 28 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wendle will get a breather with southpaw Cole Irvin on the bump for Oakland. With Wendle on the bench, Yandy Diaz and Willy Adames will fill out the left side of the infield.
Apr 24 2021Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle went hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats during Friday's series opener against Toronto. Mike Brosseau will take over as the third baseman Saturday, batting fourth.
Apr 22 2021Wendle went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle doubled home a run in his first and last at-bats of the evening while driving in his third run on a sacrifice fly in the fifth. The 30-year-old continues to be one of the hottest hitters in baseball at the moment with a slash line of .365/.388/.619 to go along with three home runs, seven doubles, 15 RBI and 16 runs scored. His only concerning stat is a 1:12 BB:K, as he needs to do a better job at working the count against pitchers.
Apr 19 2021Wendle went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a win over the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting infielder launched his second round tripper in as many days off Darren O'Day in the visitors' half of the ninth, giving the Rays a valuable insurance run. Wendle carries a six-game hitting streak and .340/.365/.600 slash across 52 plate appearances into the start of a three-game set against the Royals on Monday night.
Apr 17 2021Wendle went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old continued his offensive hot streak Saturday when he Jonathan Loaisiga deep for a two-run shot during the seventh inning. Wendle is 11-for-31 with one homer, three doubles, six runs and five RBI over the past eight games.
Apr 11 2021Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rays manager Kevin Cash will drop two of his lefty-hitting regulars from the lineup in Wendle and Yoshi Tsutsugo in order to make room for more right-handed bats to counter Yankees southpaw Jordan Montgomery. Wendle had started each of the past three games, going 4-for-9 with a double, two runs and two RBI.
Apr 6 2021Wendle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is 3-for-11 with one home run, two strikeouts and zero walks through his first three games. Kevin Padlo will get the start at the hot corner with southpaw Martin Perez on the hill for Boston.
Apr 4 2021Wendle went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and a run in a loss to the Marlins on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile infielder enjoyed a resurgence at the plate during the truncated 2020 season after a dismal and injury-riddled 2019, and early in the new campaign, Wendle seems ready to take things up yet another notch at the plate. Saturday's first multi-hit effort of the season followed a game-winning three-run home run Friday in his 2021 debut.
Apr 3 2021Wendle went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Tampa down 4-2 in the ninth inning, Wendle crushed an offering from presumptive Miami closer Anthony Bass into the second deck in right field to flip the script. The 30-year-old utility player has never hit more than seven homers in a season and managed only four in 50 games last year, but Wendle made his first blast count in 2021.
Mar 18 2021Wendle, who'd gone 0-for-10 with four strikeouts over his first six Grapefruit League games, went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run in a Grapefruit League win over the Pirates on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thanks to the small sample, Wendle's spring average sprung to .231 with the productive performance. Despite his early struggles, there's not much doubt about the veteran's prowess at the plate after he bounced back from a poor 2019 with a solid .286/.342/.435 slash that included 15 extra-base hits (nine doubles, two triples, four home runs) and 17 RBI across 184 plate appearances in 2020.
Mar 3 2021Wendle (face) started at third base and went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The valued veteran was back in action two days after being hit by a pitch in the helmet during Monday's game against the Twins. Wednesday's inclusion in the starting lineup corroborates the optimism manager Kevin Cash had expressed regarding Wendle's condition Tuesday, and the 30-year-old should be available without restrictions moving forward.
Mar 2 2021Rays manager Kevin Cash said he expects Wendle (face) to play in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle was fortunate to escape with little more than a bruise on his face after he was struck by a pitch in Monday's game against the Twins. Unless the contusion presents some unexpected discomfort when he wears a batting helmet, Wendle should remain on a normal schedule for the rest of the spring.
Mar 1 2021Wendle escaped with nothing worse than a facial contusion after getting hit in the head by a pitch Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thankfully, the pitch struck Wendle's helmet, so he was able to avoid serious injury. He's not expected to undergo any further tests, so he should be able to get back into game action within the next few days.
Jan 15 2021Wendle and the Rays avoided arbitration with a one-year, $2.25 million deal Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle bounced back from a poor 2019 campaign with a strong season for the 2020 AL pennant winners, hitting .286/.342/.435 in 50 games. His four homers and eight steals would have translated to 10.8 homers and 21.6 steals over a full, 162-game season, both of which would have been career highs.
Oct 24 2020Wendle is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will head to the bench with left-hander Julio Urias set to start for the Dodgers. Mike Brosseau will take over at third base in his absence.
Oct 14 2020Wendle went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run in Tuesday's win during Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle had gone 0-for-9 with six strikeouts over the last four games, but he took part in the Rays' five-run rally during the sixth inning Tuesday to put the team within one win of advancing to the World Series. The 30-year-old has a .357 OBP with two RBI and one stolen base during these playoffs.
Sep 30 2020Wendle is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the Rays' wild-card series with the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle ended the regular season in an everyday role at third base, but he may morph into more of a utility man during the postseason with Yandy Diaz (hamstring) back from the injured list. Though Wendle drew the start at the hot corner and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run Tuesday in Tampa Bay's 3-1 win, he'll cede the position to Diaz in Game 2.
Sep 26 2020Wendle went 2-for-5 with a go-ahead two-run single and a run in a win over the Phillies on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle snapped a 4-4 tie in the eighth inning with his timely single that plated Hunter Renfroe and Yoshi Tsutsugo, which ultimately proved to be the margin of victory for the Rays. The two-hit effort was Wendle's fourth in the last five contests, part of a torrid seven-game stretch during which he's hitting .480 with two doubles, two home runs, six RBI, two stolen bases, one walk and three runs across 27 plate appearances.
Sep 23 2020Wendle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second inning off Mets starter Michael Wacha. The infielder now has four homers, eight stolen bases, 14 RBI and 22 runs scored in 48 contests.
Sep 22 2020Wendle went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in a win over the Mets on Monday. He was also caught stealing on a second attempt. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's rollercoaster campaign at the plate continued its latest upswing Monday, with his multi-hit effort pushing his line over the last nine contests to an impressive .364/.389/.545 (36 plate appearances). The versatile infielder now has a trio of two-hit efforts over the last four contests, and he's lifted his season averaged 25 points to .275 during the aforementioned hot stretch.
Sep 17 2020Wendle went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and another RBI during Thursday's victory over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle evened the score, 6-6, with a two-run shot against Travis Laskins in the fourth inning. The 30-year-old now has six home runs and 21 runs scored this season while batting .261/.321/.401.
Sep 15 2020Wendle will hit the bench Tuesday against the Nationals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle sits after starting 15 of the last 16 games. He hit just .220/.292/.339 over that stretch. Mike Brosseau will start at third base, Wendle's most common recent position.
Sep 12 2020Wendle, who went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in a win over the Red Sox on Friday, is 0-for-20 in five September games outside of his trio of two-hit efforts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a somewhat unusual ride for Wendle since the calendar flipped, as the normally above-average contact hitter has also struck out on multiple occasions in three games and 10 times overall. Wendle has had moments this season where he's looked like the hitter that slashed .300/.354/.435 over 545 plate appearances back in 2018, but there have also been stretches bearing resemblance to his career-worst 2019 campaign in which he produced an unsightly .231/.293/.340 line in 75 games. Wendle's defensive versatility does continue to afford him regular playing time, as he's now seen time for at least a portion of a game on 18 occasions at second base, 20 at third base, and eight at shortstop.
Sep 8 2020Wendle is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wendle will head to the bench despite a righty (Anibal Sanchez) pitching for the opposition. Brandon Lowe is starting at the keystone while Yoshi Tsutsugo handles the hot corner. Wendle is hitting .190 with one home run, two steals, one walk and 11 strikeouts in 42 at-bats over his last 10 games.
Sep 5 2020Wendle went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle is not capturing many headlines but has a couple homers and three steals now with a palatable .269 batting average. He's in a good spot, batting regularly in the top third of the Rays' order against right-handed pitching, and best of all for fantasy, Wendle has three-position eligibility.
Aug 31 2020Wendle went 1-for-6 with a solo home run in a win over the Marlins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's leadoff 399-foot shot to right field turned out to be harbinger of an offensive barrage for the Rays in their 12-run outburst. The versatile veteran has now hit safely in 10 consecutive starts, a stretch during which he's generated a .325/.341/.525 slash line with five doubles, Sunday's homer, six RBI, one walk and six runs.
Aug 29 2020Wendle went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle came to bat with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and delivered with a two-run double to put the Rays up 4-0. He played a big part in the victory, as he also scored a run to put the team up 2-0 in the seventh frame. With the performance, Wendle extended his hitting streak to eight games and is now hitting .301/.356/.458 across 90 plate appearances this season.
Aug 24 2020Wendle will start at second base and will bat sixth Monday against the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has seemingly supplanted Hunter Renfroe as a mainstay in the Tampa Bay lineup against right-handed pitching. Brandon Lowe will shift to the right field while Renfroe sits for the second straight day, paving the way for Wendle to pick up another start at the keystone. Over his 58 plate appearances versus righties this season, Wendle is slashing .264/.328/.434 (111 wRC+).
Aug 22 2020Wendle will start at third base and bat sixth Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was originally stationed on the bench for Saturday's contest, but he'll join the starting nine with Yandy Diaz (head) a late scratch. Wendle has a .295/.368/.459 slash line through 68 plate appearances and could see more consistent at-bats if Diaz is forced to miss time.
Aug 20 2020Wendle went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle tied the game at two with a two-run double in the fifth and gave the Rays a 5-4 lead with a run-scoring single an inning later. The infielder is slashing .281/.349/.456 on the year.
Aug 15 2020Wendle went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Blue Jays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle was also charged with a pair of errors, so it was a mixed bag of a night overall for the infielder. Wendle now has a modest three-game hitting streak going, which comes on the heels of an 0-for-8 skid earlier in the month.
Aug 11 2020Wendle went 1-for-3 with a game-tying RBI triple in a win over the Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's one hit of the night made an impact, as it plated Yandy Diaz in the fifth inning to knot the score up at 4-4. The triple was Wendle's second of August, and it snapped a modest 0-for-7 stretch that had encompassed the last three games in which he'd logged an official at-bat. The 30-year-old seems much more like himself in the batter's box than at any point during an injury-marred 2019, as he's now slashing an impressive .289/.357/.500 across his first 42 plate appearances and sports a minuscule, career-low 9.5 percent strikeout rate.
Aug 5 2020Wendle went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Red Sox on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile infielder has looked like a completely different hitter thus far in 2020 compared to last season, as Wendle's clean bill of health has allowed him to rediscover the stroke that led to a pair of .300-average campaigns in 2017 and 2018. Tuesday's three-bagger and steal were both firsts for the 30-year-old in the current season, while the multi-hit tally was his third in the last seven games.
Jul 30 2020Wendle went 2-for-3 with a run in a loss to the Braves on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's multi-hit tally was the only one of the night for the Rays, and it extended his hitting streak to four games. The versatile infielder endured a difficult, injury-plagued season in 2019, but he appears back to the form that led to him hitting at least .300 in each of his first two Rays campaigns back in 2017-18.
Jul 27 2020Wendle went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's 14-5 rout of Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at third base, Wendle took Mike Foltynewicz deep in the fourth inning for his first homer of the season. After a disappointing, injury-plagued 2019, the 30-year-old is looking to re-establish himself as a key piece in the Rays' infield.
Jul 3 2020Wendle participated in infield drills during the Rays' first workout of summer camp Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The valued utility man got back into the swing of things alongside his teammates in the Rays' largest team workout in nearly four months. Wendle is expected to once again fill in at a number of positions this coming season, and he focused on increasing his arm strength this past offseason in order to be more effective when manning shortstop and third base.
Apr 5 2020Wendle worked on his arm strength this offseason with the intention of filling in more often at shortstop and third base in 2020, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile infielder enjoyed a solid spring (.259, two doubles, two home runs, three RBI, six runs) and is considered a lock to be on the team come Opening Day, especially with MLB reportedly preparing to allow teams to expand rosters to 29 players for at least the first month of the regular season. Wendle has experience playing up to five different positions, but he's spent the majority of his time at second base over the last two seasons. However, a stronger arm would certainly make him a more effective player when deployed on the left side of the infield, thus seemingly enhancing his job security.
Mar 3 2020Wendle, who's competing for an infield utility role this spring, is hitting .400 (6-for-15) with two doubles, one home run, two RBI and five runs over his first six Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The versatile 29-year-old endured the poorest offensive season of his career in 2019, slashing a pedestrian .231/.293/.340 across 263 plate appearances over 75 games. Wendle struggled with hamstring and wrist injuries last season, which certainly played a part in his sub-par performance. However, he reported to camp at full health, and despite the modest sample, his early work at the plate seems to confirm Wendle may be returning to the form that saw him generate an impressive .300 average and .354 on-base percentage during his first Rays campaign back in 2018.
Feb 17 2020Wendle said Sunday that he enters spring training with no restrictions after an injury-plagued 2019 season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Wendle ended the past season on the field, the Rays were cautious with his usage down the stretch after he required three stints on the injured list, all of which were at least three weeks in length. Complications from a broken wrist in particular sapped Wendle's power, with the 29-year-old finishing the campaign with a lowly .633 OPS, a 156-point decline from 2018. After a full offseason to rest up and strengthen the wrist, Wendle believes he'll be back in top form. Wendle may not have a regular spot in the lineup waiting for him, however, as he'll likely be ticketed for top backup duties at three infield spots if the Rays are at full strength heading into Opening Day.
Oct 7 2019Wendle is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Astros on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will sit for the second straight game Monday after starting just one of the team's postseason games so far. Yandy Diaz will start at third base and lead off.
Oct 5 2019Wendle is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Astros on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle will get a breather Saturday after going 1-for-3 with a run in the first game of the ALDS on Friday. Yandy Diaz will start at third base and lead off.
Oct 2 2019Wendle is not in the lineup for Wednesday's Wild Card Game against Oakland, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Oct 2 2019Wendle is not in the lineup for Wednesday's Wild Card Game against Oakland, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle hits the bench as the Rays go with a righty-heavy lineup against lefty Sean Manaea. Matt Duffy starts at third base.
Sep 29 2019Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle has a .733 OPS over 23 games in September and will take a seat for the season finale. Matt Duffy receives another start at the hot corner in his place.
Sep 26 2019Wendle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Yankees on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following a year-plus home-run drought at Tropicana Field, Wendle has now left the yard in two of his last four games there as part of his best stretch of hitting of the season by far. Wendle is still slashing just .229/.290/.342 in 2019, but considering those figures sat at .198/.275/.262 back on July 23, he's made notable strides at the plate during the most critical time of season for the Rays.
Sep 23 2019Wendle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle's 354-foot shot to left in the third marked his first time leaving the yard at Tropicana Field since Aug. 5, 2018, making it 59 games and 189 at-bats between round trippers on his home turf. The utility man's bat has heated up at the right time of the season after an extended slump, as he's now hitting .297 with four extra-base hits (two doubles, one triple, one home run) and six RBI in September to boost his season average 25 points to .234.
Sep 13 2019Wendle is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle hits the bench with lefty Andrew Heaney on the mound for Los Angeles. Matt Duffy will get the start at third base.
Sep 7 2019Wendle won't start Saturday against southpaw Anthony Kay and the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wendle owns a strong .314/.359/.514 slash line in 11 games since returning from a wrist injury. Matt Duffy will get the start at the hot corner.
Sep 2 2019Wendle went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in the Rays' 8-2 win over the Indians on Sunday.
Aug 31 2019Wendle is not in the lineup Saturday against the Indians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Aug 29 2019Wendle is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 28 2019Wendle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 15-1 loss to the Astros.
Aug 26 2019Wendle (wrist) went 1-for-4 in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday, his first game back from the injured list.
Aug 24 2019Wendle (wrist) was activated off the 10-day injured list following Saturday's game at Baltimore, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 22 2019Wendle (wrist) was feeling better Thursday, and the Rays hope he will be able to get back in rehab games soon, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 21 2019Manager Kevin Cash said Wendle was still feeling his wrist injury during his rehab game with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 20 2019Wendle (wrist) was evaluated by team doctors Monday and given clearance to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. "Everything
Aug 19 2019Wendle (wrist) went 1-for-4 with a run while playing all nine innings at second base in High-A Charlotte's win over St. Lucie on Sunday.
Aug 18 2019Wendle (wrist) went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a walk, a stolen base and a run in High-A Charlotte's win over St. Lucie on Saturday.
Aug 17 2019Wendle (wrist) will move his rehab to High-A Charlotte on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 16 2019Wendle (wrist) is expected to switch off between playing the field and serving as the designated hitter over the weekend, and after receiving Monday off, he'll move
Aug 15 2019Wendle (wrist) started at third base and went 0-for-3 for the Gulf Coast League Rays in a loss to the Gulf Coast League Orioles on Thursday.
Aug 14 2019Wendle (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment with the Rays' rookie-level Gulf Coast League affiliate as soon as Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 9 2019Wendle (wrist) took swings in Tampa on Friday but is still being asked to exercise caution on his follow-through, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Aug 6 2019Wendle (wrist) took grounders prior to Tuesday's game for the first time in his recovery, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Jul 31 2019Wendle landed on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Jul 27 2019Wendle is not in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
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Jun 13 2019Wendle (wrist) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Manager Kevin Cash said Wendle (wrist) will likely be activated from the injured list Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Wendle (wrist) has returned from his minor-league rehab assignment and is expected to be activated before Thursday's series finale against the Athletics, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Wendle (wrist) will play for Triple-A Durham on Tuesday night, and if all goes well, he could be activated from the injured list for Thursday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019Wendle (wrist) has no official timeline but could return by the end of the Rays' current homestand, which runs through Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Wendle (wrist) started at shortstop and went 3-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Triple-A Durham's win over Gwinnett on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Wendle (wrist) will move his rehab up to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Wendle (wrist) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in High-A Charlotte's loss to Dunedin on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 4 2019Wendle (wrist) is working out with High-A Charlotte and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Wendle (wrist) played catch and hit off a tee Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Wendle will get X-rays on his broken wrist Wednesday in hopes that he will be cleared to increase activities, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Wendle went through fielding drills Saturday with a brace on his broken right wrist, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2018Wendle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a single Saturday during the Rays' loss to the Marlins.The vet delivered one of the few blemishes on Pablo Lopez's sterling line by charging a fastball over the center-field fence for his fifth big fly of 2018 in the fourth inning. It was his third bomb in July, during which he's rattled off a .400 average in 50 at-bats. The Rays will continue to mix and match playing time among at least two infield spots, but Wendle, who led off in this one, will stay on the card as long as he's keeping this going.
Jul 16 2018Wendle went 2-for-5 with two RBI from a single and a double in an extra-inning loss to the Twins on Sunday.Wendle closed out the first half in strong fashion, generating three straight two-hit, two-RBI efforts. He wielded an especially clutch bat Sunday, as it was his ninth-inning, two-out single that plated Daniel Robertson and knotted the game at 7-7. The 28-year-old is hitting a smoldering .405 over 47 plate appearances in July, an especially welcome departure from a month of June in which he hit just .192. Wendle's offensive numbers have naturally seen considerable boosts in the process, as he heads into the All-Star break slashing .283/.331/394 after entering the month with a .260/.302/.344 line.
Jul 14 2018Wendle went 2-for-4 with two RBI from a solo home run and a single and also scored twice in a loss to the Twins on Friday.Wendle closed out the scoring on the night with his ninth-inning solo blast off Fernando Rodney, his fourth of the season. The versatile infielder is in the midst of a torrid stretch at the plate as the All-Star break approaches, as he's now hitting .394 with two doubles, two homers and four RBI in 37 July plate appearances.
Jul 9 2018Wendle went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs in a win over the Mets on Sunday.Wendle slugged the last of three round trippers for the Rays, launching an eighth-inning solo blast off reliever Paul Sewald. The versatile infielder has thrived in his brief opportunities hitting out of the leadoff spot this season, as he's now hitting .385 (6-for-13) with Sunday's homer, two RBI, three walks and six runs.
Jul 7 2018Wendle is not in the lineup against the Mets on Saturday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle will head to the bench with southpaw Steven Matz on the hill for New York. In his place, Daniel Robertson will get the assignment in left field while Adeiny Hechavarria draws a start in the infield.
Jul 5 2018Wendle went 2-for-2 with a walk in a loss to the Marlins on Wednesday.Wendle was one of the few Rays to enjoy a productive day at the plate, extending what has been a strong start to July. Factoring in Wednesday's production, Wendle has boasts a pair of multi-hit efforts over his three starts in the new month, going 5-for-11 (.455) during that span.
Jul 2 2018Wendle went 2-for-4 with a run in a win over the Astros on Sunday.Wendle hit leadoff for just the third time this season and was able to extend his hitting streak to four games in the process. The 28-year-old continues to carve out playing time for himself with defensive versatility, as he's now drawn three straight starts in left field, adding to a resume that already includes time at second base, third base and shortstop.
Jul 2 2018Wendle is not in the lineup Monday against the left-handed Wei-Yin Chen and the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle has still yet to start against a southpaw this season. Daniel Robertson gets the nod in left field in his place.
Jul 1 2018Wendle will start in left field and bat leadoff Sunday against the Astros.Though he's seen the overwhelming majority of his time at second base this season, Wendle appears to have transitioned to more of a utility role for the Rays over the last week or so following the promotion of middle-infield prospect Willy Adames and reinstatement of Daniel Robertson from the disabled list. He'll pick up his third consecutive start in left field Sunday and could end up seeing most of his action there going forward with Robertson and Adames settling in as the club's main middle infielders and Adeiny Hechavarria often factoring into the mix as well. Wendle finished June with a lowly .192/.224/.205 batting line, though he'll at least carry a three-game hitting streak into the series finale with Houston.
Jun 26 2018Wendle will start in left field and bat fifth Tuesday against the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.For the second time in four games, Wendle will pick up a start in left field, despite his limited experience at the position. With the Rays eager to find at-bats for the likes of Willy Adames, Daniel Robertson and Adeiny Hechavarria in the middle infield, any added versatility Wendle can show would go a long way for him to maintain a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching. The 28-year-old has slumped offensively in June, slashing just .185/.214/.200 across 20 games.
Jun 25 2018Wendle is not starting Monday against the left-handed Gio Gonzalez and the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle hasn't started against a single lefty this year. Willy Adames gets the start at the keystone Monday.
Jun 22 2018Wendle is not in the lineup against the left-handed CC Sabathia and the Yankees.Wendle has yet to start against a single southpaw this season. Daniel Robertson returns from his hamstring injury to start at second base in his place.
Jun 20 2018Wendle, who went 2-for-4 with a double in a win over the Astros on Tuesday, is hitting .333 (4-for-12) with two RBI over his last three starts.The versatile infielder has been a steady performer at the plate throughout the season while also turning in solid work in the field. Wendle has drawn the majority of his starts at second base, and he'll continue to see intermittent playing time there despite the expected Friday return of Daniel Robertson (hamstring).
Jun 17 2018Wendle is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.As per usual, Wendle will ride the pine with a lefty (CC Sabathia) taking the hill for the opposition. With Wendle on the bench, Willy Adames will move over to the keystone, opening up a start at shortstop for Adeiny Hechavarria, who had transitioned to a bench role after recently returning from the disabled list.
Jun 15 2018Wendle went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a stolen base in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday.Wendle got the Rays to within 4-3 with his sixth-inning single that plated Jake Bauers, his third RBI over the past four games. The 28-year-old has proven to be a valuable offseason addition, providing a bit of everything offensively while also serving as a solid and versatile defensive asset in the infield. Factoring in Thursday's production, he sports a solid .278 average, a number partly comprised of 11 extra-base hits (nine doubles, three triples, two home runs).
Jun 13 2018Wendle is not in the lineup against Toronto on Wednesday.As expected, Wendle will head to the bench with left-hander J.A. Happ on the mound for the Blue Jays. Christian Arroyo will receive another start at second base in his absence.
Jun 12 2018Wendle is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Bleu Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.As per usual, the lefty-hitting Wendle will take a seat on the bench with a left-handed pitcher (Jaime Garcia) toeing the rubber for the opposition. Christian Arroyo will start at the keystone and hit sixth in his stead.
Jun 10 2018Wendle is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.The lefty-hitting Wendle will hit the bench for the second time this series with the Mariners bringing another southpaw (James Paxton) to the hill. Wendle's absence clears room at second base for Christian Arroyo, who will bat sixth Sunday.
Jun 8 2018Wendle is out of the lineup against Seattle on Friday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Wendle will take a seat with left-hander Marco Gonzales on the mound for the Mariners. In his place, Christian Arroyo will draw a start at the keystone and bat eighth.
Jun 2 2018Wendle is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Southpaw Marco Gonzales will take the hill for the Mariners, as the Rays responded with a fully right-handed batting lineup. Christian Arroyo will start at second base and bat eighth for Tampa Bay.
Jun 1 2018Wendle went 3-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday.Wendle closed out May with a seven-game hitting streak, although Thursday's effort represented his first multi-hit tally during that stretch. The 28-year-old has proven to be an effective left-handed bat for manager Kevin Cash during what is his most extended taste of major-league action, as he's now slashing a solid .295/.344/.416 across 163 plate appearances.
May 30 2018Wendle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Athletics.Sandwiched between C.J. Cron and Wilson Ramos, Wendle was the middle leg of a back-to-back-to-back solo home run sequence in the third inning. The 28-year-old is riding a modest six-game hitting streak and is slashing .283/.333/.407 through 145 at-bats in his first extended stay in the majors.
May 30 2018Wendle will take a seat for Wednesday's matchup against Oakland, Juan Toribio of The Athletic Tampa Bay reports.Wendle will get his usual day off Wednesday against a left-handed starter. Christian Arroyo will bat sixth and take over at second base with Wendle on the bench.
May 24 2018Wendle was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday.The Rays optioned top prospect Willy Adames to clear a roster spot for Wendle after his three-game spell on the paternity list. Wendle has been a solid contributor to this point, slashing .288/.336/.384 while platooning at second base. He's now eligible to return to the lineup as soon as Friday's game against the Orioles.
May 23 2018Wendle (personal) will be activated from the paternity list Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle has been away from the team since Tuesday following the birth of his baby, but he's expected to rejoin the Rays ahead of Friday's series opener against the Orioles. Once active, he'll settle back into the strong side of a platoon at second base. His return will send top prospect Willy Adames back to the minors.
May 22 2018Wendle was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle with be away from the team for the next few days following the birth of his baby boy. The second baseman should be back with the Rays for their weekend series against the Orioles. Willy Adames was recalled from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding roster move.
May 19 2018Wendle is not in the lineup Saturday against left-hander Andrew Heaney and the Angels.Wendle has started against every righty and sat against every lefty so far this season. With Daniel Robertson needed at shortstop to deputize for the injured Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring), Christian Arroyo will start at second base for the first time this season.
May 17 2018Wendle is out of the lineup against the Angels on Thursday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle will take a seat with left-hander Tyler Skaggs on the mound for Los Angeles. In his place, Daniel Robertson will start at second base and bat third.
May 14 2018Wendle is out of the lineup Monday against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.As per usual, Wendle will take a seat on the bench with a southpaw (Eric Skoglund) starting for the opposition. Daniel Robertson will start at the keystone and hit fifth in his stead.
May 13 2018Wendle went a combined 4-for-7 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run in Saturday's doubleheader versus the Orioles.The versatile infielder continues to make his mark, with his average sitting right on .300 after Saturday's successful day. Wendle has now exceeded his previous career high of 104 major-league plate appearances that he'd logged with the Athletics back in 2016, and he appears set for a solid amount of playing time over the balance of the season given the superior production he's churned out thus far.
May 8 2018Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves.As expected, Wendle will take his normal spot on the bench with a lefty (Sean Newcomb) toeing the rubber for the opposition. In his place, Daniel Robertson will start at the keystone and hit fifth.
May 4 2018Wendle is not in the lineup Friday as the Rays take on J.A. Happ and the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle and Daniel Robertson have platooned at second base all year, with Wendle starting against all righties and Robertson starting against all lefties (as well as starting elsewhere occasionally against righties). Wendle is off to a strong start at the plate, hitting .316/.376/.474 through 85 plate appearances, though his .383 BABIP suggests that some regression is coming.
May 1 2018Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.Wendle is off to a hot start at the plate (.329 batting average, 13 runs scored, two stolen bases), but he'll retreat to the bench for a night off to avoid a lefty-on-lefty matchup with Detroit starter Matt Boyd. Daniel Robertson will take his place at second base Tuesday night.
Apr 28 2018Wendle is out of Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.With the Rays facing southpaw David Price, they are loading up the lineup with right-handed hitters, resulting in Wendle starting the game on the bench. Daniel Robertson will start at second base and hit fifth in his place. Wendle should be back in the lineup Sunday against righty Rick Porcello.
Apr 27 2018Wendle is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle and Daniel Robertson have taken part in a platoon at second base this season, with Wendle starting against every right-hander and Robertson facing every lefty. With Drew Pomeranz on the mound Friday, Roberston will get the nod. Wendle is off to a scorching start with the bat through his first 74 plate appearances, hitting .338/.405/.508, though once his .420 BABIP comes down to earth his numbers will likely look considerably less impressive.
Apr 27 2018Wendle went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Thursday.Wendle's torrid stretch at the plate continues, as he's now hit safely in six straight games, with the last four consisting of multi-hit efforts. The versatile infielder's April average is up to an impressive .367 over 60 at-bats, making it difficult for manager Kevin Cash to keep him out of the lineup.
Apr 25 2018Wendle went 3-for-5 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.Wendle has been a pleasant surprise in the early going, and he's now racked up three straight multi-hit performances amidst an 8-for-13 stretch. He's also notched a double-digit number of steals in each of his last three seasons in the minors, so he's capable of providing some speed along the base paths as well.
Apr 23 2018Wendle went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Twins on Sunday.The versatile infielder was a thorn in the side of Twins pitching during the three-game set, going 6-for-13 with a triple, Sunday's RBI and three runs. It's the extension of a stellar April for Wendle, one that's seen him hit .333 over 59 plate appearances while lacing six extra-base hits (three doubles, two triples, one home run).
Apr 21 2018Wendle went 3-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Twins.He looked to be cooling down after going 3-for-22 (.136) over his prior seven games, but Wendle's bat roared back to life Saturday. The 27-year-old now has a strong .288/.377/.481 slash line on the season, but his usual spot in the batting order -- 31 of his 52 at-bats this season have come while hitting sixth or lower -- has limited his production somewhat, leaving him with one homer, five RBI and nine runs through 18 games.
Apr 18 2018Wendle is not in the lineup against the Rangers on Wednesday.Wendle will sit for the third straight game as Cole Hamels takes the mound for Texas. Daniel Robertson will get another start at the keystone and bat second. Over 15 appearances this season, Wendle is hitting .244/.360/.439 with one home run, five RBI and one stolen base.
Apr 17 2018Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers.As per usual, Wendle will take a seat on the bench with a southpaw starter (Matt Moore) toeing the rubber for the opposition. In his place, Daniel Robertson will hit leadoff and start at second base.
Apr 16 2018Wendle will take a seat Monday as the Rays host the Rangers, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.Wendle had started the Rays' previous six games at second base but will step aside for Daniel Robertson on Monday. Wendle is off to a solid start at the plate, hitting .263/.270/.474, with one home run and one steal.
Apr 9 2018Wendle went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-4 victory against the White Sox.Wendle continued his excellent display of hitting Monday, as he hit his first home run of the season and extended his streak of games with at least one hit to four. After appearing in nine games this season, Wendle has posted a .348 batting average and has scored a run in three consecutive contests.
Apr 8 2018Wendle went 2-for-3 with a double and a run in Saturday's 10-3 loss to the Red Sox.The versatile infielder has multi-hit efforts in two of his last three starts, performances that each include a double. Wendle is expected to see a relatively solid allotment of playing time as the left-handed side of a second base platoon with Daniel Robertson, with his ability to also turn in strong glove work another factor in his favor.
Apr 5 2018Wendle is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.Wendle will retreat to the bench with southpaw David Price taking the mound for Boston. Daniel Robertson will draw the start at the keystone and bat eighth.
Apr 3 2018Wendle is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The left-handed Wendle sat against southpaws for the first two games of the Rays' season and is sitting again Tuesday against lefty Jordan Montgomery. Tampa Bay appears to be employing a fairly straightforward platoon at second with Wendle and the right-handed Daniel Robertson, who will get the nod again Tuesday.
Apr 2 2018Wendle went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Red Sox.It was a second straight turn with the starting nine for Wendle, whose two hits Sunday were his first of the season. The 27-year-old is expected to continue serving as the left-handed side of a platoon at second base with Daniel Robertson, which should give him a solid allotment of playing time over the course of the campaign.
Apr 1 2018Wendle will start at second base and bat sixth Sunday against the Red Sox, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The Rays haven't been entirely forthright about their plans at second base this season, but if their lineups through the first four games of the season are any indication, Wendle will fill the larger side of a platoon with Daniel Robertson at the position. After hitting the bench for the first two games with the Red Sox bringing southpaws Chris Sale and David Price to the hill, Wendle is picking up his second straight start against a right-hander after going hitless but collecting his first RBI of the season Saturday.
Mar 19 2018Wendle, who's hitting .353 over 38 spring plate appearances, continues to push for a left-handed platoon role at second base with his consistency at the plate, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.Already a proven performer at the Triple-A level for multiple seasons while with the Athletics organization, Wendle was a December acquisition that flew somewhat under the radar, but that had the air of a possible steal for the Rays. Wendle's resume includes 58 home runs and 327 RBI over a 641-game minor-league career, and he's been able to produce with both the bat and glove at every stop that he's spent an appreciable amount of time in. That's carried over to his first spring in Tampa, where manager Kevin Cash has taken note of how well-rounded and consistent the 27-year-old's game is. "I think our guys got it right when we acquired him," Cash said. "They said he's a very consistent player, solid defender, and gets his hits. He's quietly had a pretty good spring at the plate. Seems like he's getting a hit a day. Just very steady. And sometimes you don't want to see surprising, you just want to see consistency, and that's what he's shown."
Mar 7 2018Wendle is competing for the Rays' second-base job alongside Daniel Robertson, Micah Johnson and Willy Adames this spring, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.Manager Kevin Cash said that the recent trade of Ryan Schimpf to the Braves on Monday opened up a little more competition at the keystone, paving the way for Wendle to receive more reps in the Grapefruit League. The 27-year-old has only appeared in 36 major-league games over the course of his career, hitting .266/.305/.339 with two home runs and 16 RBI in 109 at-bats.
Dec 11 2017Wendle was traded from the A's to the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.The two teams worked out a deal after Wendle was designated for assignment by the Athletics last week. The 27-year-old spent most of the 2017 campaign with Triple-A Nashville, though he did earn a September callup and hit .308/.357/.615 in eight games for the big club. Wendle will fight for an Opening Day roster spot as infield depth, though it's possible he winds up at Triple-A Durham to start the season.
Sep 18 2017Wendle went 1-for-4 with a grand slam home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.The 27-year-old's 381-foot shot to right in the sixth with the bases jammed erased a 3-2 deficit and ended up being the difference in the contest. Wendle had only seen five at-bats with the big-league club coming into Sunday's contest, and his timely round tripper was only the second of his brief major-league career. Wendle figures to continue logging occasional starts for the balance of the regular season.
Sep 5 2017Wendle was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.A shoulder injury delayed Wendle at the start of the season and he went on to post an underwhelming .285/.327/.429 line with Nashville. The 27-year-old can help out all around the infield, but he's not a key part of the club's long-term plans and thus probably won't be given much of a look in the weeks ahead.