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Matt Wisler: Cut loose by Detroit
Matt Wisler was released by the Tigers on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.Wisler underwhelmed with a 4.40 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 39 appearances at Triple-A Toledo and failed to crack Detroit's big-league roster. The right-hander had some buzz when he broke into the majors, but he's now pitched in parts of eight big-league seasons and may very well have exhausted his opportunities in the majors.
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Tigers' Matt Wisler: Denied Opening Day roster spot
The Detroit Tigers reassigned Matt Wisler to minor-league camp Monday.Even though he settled for a minor-league deal with the Tigers in free agency, Wisler was expected to have a leg up on a spot in the Opening Day bullpen after submitting a sterling 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB in 44 innings at the big-league level with the Rays in 2022. Unfortunately for Wisler, he hardly resembled that pitcher in spring training, as he was touched up for 10 earned runs on 10 hits and seven walks while striking out just two over 5.1 innings. Unless he chooses to opt out of his deal with Detroit, Wisler will likely report to Triple-A Toledo and will look to sharpen his command and control with the hope of resurfacing in the majors.
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Tigers' Matt Wisler: Latches on with Detroit
Matt Wisler signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers on Monday that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.Wisler will have an opportunity to crack the Tigers' Opening Day roster after spending spring training with the team. The 30-year-old produced a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 35 strikeouts over 44 innings in 39 appearances with the Rays in 2022. Considering the lack of consistent options in Detroit's bullpen, Wisler has a real shot at being a significant contributor in 2023.
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Matt Wisler: Hits free agency
Matt Wisler rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday and was released by the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wisler lost his spot on the Rays' 40-man roster Wednesday, and he'll choose to test free agency after going unclaimed on waivers rather than remaining in the organization. The right-hander has posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 44 innings over 39 appearances (five starts) for Tampa Bay this year, but he won't be eligible for postseason play if he lands a contract elsewhere.
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Rays' Matt Wisler: Dropped from 40-man roster
The Tampa Bay Rays designated Matt Wisler for assignment Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.Wisler was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday following a one month absence with a neck strain, but he will no longer have a spot on the Rays' 40-man roster after being DFA'd Monday. The reliever has produced a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 35 strikeouts over 44 innings in 39 appearances with Tampa Bay this season. Wisler could get claimed off waivers by a contender in need of an additional bullpen arm.
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Rays' Matt Wisler: Activated by Tampa
Matt Wisler (neck) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.Wisler was sidelined since July 27 due to a neck strain, but he began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham last week. The right-hander allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in 3.2 innings over four rehab appearances and will rejoin the major-league bullpen after missing just over a month. He's posted a 2.36 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 42 innings over 38 appearances (five starts) for the Tampa Bay Rays this year.
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Rays' Matt Wisler: Rehab assignment on tap
Matt Wisler (neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wisler threw a bullpen session Saturday and has been cleared to return to game action in the minors. He's been sidelined since July 27 due to a neck strain, but it's possible that he rejoins the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation sometime in late August or early September.
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Rays' Matt Wisler: Ramping up activity
Matt Wisler (neck) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Tampa Bay Rays Radio Network reports.Wisler has been sidelined since July 27 and is ramping up his activity for the first time since landing on the injured list. If all goes well with his session Saturday, Wisler could throw live batting practice as early as Monday. It's unclear if he will require a rehab assignment, but a return in early September appears realistic.
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Rays' Matt Wisler: Shelved with neck strain
Tampa Bay placed Matt Wisler on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a strained neck, Neil Solondz of the Tampa Bay Rays Radio Network reports.Wisler is the 17th player on the Rays roster who currently resides on the IL, matching a team record for the most at one time. His IL stint is backdated to Sunday, so Wisler will be eligible to return as soon as Aug. 9. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Wisler is scheduled to meet with a specialist Thursday, which could shed more light on a potential return timetable.
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Rays' Matt Wisler: Serving as opener Monday
Matt Wisler will serve as the opener during Monday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Wisler will serve in an opening role for the fifth time this season during Monday's matchup, while Josh Fleming is expected to serve as the primary pitcher. Over his last four appearances, Wisler has allowed a run (zero earned) on no hits and two walks while striking out three in 3.1 innings.