Per a team announcement.
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated RHP Domingo Germán for assignment to clear space on the active roster for waiver claim LHP Joey Wentz, per a team announcement.
We have activated LHP Joey Wentz who was claimed off waivers in Tuesday from Detroit. To make room on the 28-man roster RHP Domingo Germán has been designated for assignment.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) September 5, 2024
Wentz had an ERA of 5.37 over 55 1/3 IP this season in a multi-inning role with the Detroit Tigers. He did strike out 60 batters, but also allowed 60 hits and 27 walks. His fastball was getting smoked and right-handed hitters had an OPS of .857 against him.
After a disaster class last night in Chicago against the Cubs that saw him give up six earned runs over just three innings of work, Germán’s era was up to 7.84 since being activated on August 9.
Joey Wentz is active for tonight’s game.