ANDREW WANTZ NEWS

Gets chance with Rays Wantz (elbow) signed a minor-league deal with the Rays on Jan. 2.

Impact Wantz closed the season with an elbow injury and suffered a setback in early September. There haven't been updates on his health since, but the expectation is that he'll be ready to throw at the beginning of spring training. Wantz has thrown as many as 50.1 innings out of the bullpen in a season, he could be a fairly significant contributor to the Rays in 2025.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Wantz (elbow) was activated from the injured list and outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact Wantz underwent a procedure on his elbow in mid-July, but it was not Tommy John surgery. Nevertheless, he was unable to return to the mound in 2024 after experiencing a setback. This transaction could be an indication that he'll be ready to take the mound at the start of spring training, which is roughly in line with his original timeline.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status for 2025 now uncertain Wantz (elbow) recently had a setback , and it's not clear when (or if) he'll be able to pitch next season, per MLB.com.

Impact When it was initially clarified that Wantz's season-ending surgery wasn't Tommy John, the expectation was that he'd be ready to take the mound again for spring training in 2025. However, he's since suffered a setback, casting uncertainty about his outlook moving forward. Wantz pitched in only one big-league game this season, allowing one run on one hit while striking out three batters over 1.1 innings June 30 against the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surgery wasn't Tommy John Wantz's season-ending elbow surgery wasn't a Tommy John procedure, per MLB.com.

Impact When the Angels organization announced in July that Wantz had season-ending elbow surgery, not many details were provided, leading to many to assume that he underwent a Tommy John procedure. Though the exact nature of the surgery still hasn't been clarified, the fact that it wasn't a Tommy John repair significantly shortens the right-hander's timeframe for a return. According to the team's official MLB.com site, Wantz is currently rehabbing in Arizona and could be ready to pitch during spring training next year.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets season-ending surgery The Angels announced Saturday that Wantz underwent season-ending surgery on his right elbow, MLB.com reports.

Impact The club didn't provide many details on Wantz's procedure, but the prevailing assumption is that he underwent Tommy John surgery. Assuming that's the case, Wantz likely won't be ready to pitch again until late in the 2025 season, if not the start of the 2026 season. He appeared in just one game out of the big-league bullpen this season and made seven appearances (six starts) at Triple-A Salt Lake, where he turned in a 6.17 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 23.1 innings. Set to turn 29 years old in October and likely at risk of missing the entire 2025 season, Wantz will likely be a non-tender candidate this offseason.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers try to extend win streak, play the Angels

The Texas Rangers are looking to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers try to keep win streak alive against the Angels

The Texas Rangers will attempt to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels place 3B Luis Rengifo on 10-day injured list with wrist inflammation

The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Luis Rengifo on the 10-day injured list because of inflammation in his right wrist

JULY 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifted to 60-day IL Wantz (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL on Friday.

Impact The move will free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Keston Hiura, who'll also join the active roster Friday. Wantz was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with elbow inflammation and there hasn't been any further updates on the injury. He won't be eligible for reinstatement until the end of August.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to 60-day IL Wantz (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL on Friday.

Impact The move will free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Keston Hiura, who'll also join the active roster Friday. Wantz was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with elbow inflammation, and there hasn't been any further updates on the injury. He won't be eligible for reinstatement until the end of August.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with elbow inflammation The Angels placed Wantz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to July 1, due to right elbow inflammation.

Impact The right-hander was called up by the Halos over the weekend and presumably suffered the injury when he allowed a run over 1.1 innings Sunday versus Detroit. Wantz is without an officially timeline for his return but won't be back until after the All-Star break.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors The Angels recalled Wantz from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Wantz has spent the entire season in Triple-A, though he missed nearly two months due to a right forearm injury. Since returning from the IL, he's allowed nine runs (eight earned) in just six innings over three appearances. Despite his poor performance, he'll join the Halos as a replacement for Zach Plesac, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Six of Wantz's seven appearances in the minors this year have been as a starter, though he'll likely be used as a reliever while in Los Angeles.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors The Angels recalled Wantz from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Wantz has spent the entire season in Triple-A, though he missed nearly two months due to a right forearm injury. Since returning from the IL, he's allowed nine runs (eight earned) in just six innings over three appearances. Despite his poor performance, he'll join the Halos as a replacement for Zach Plesac, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Six of Wantz's seven appearances in the minors this season have been as a starter, but he'll likely be deployed as a multi-inning reliever for the Angels, at least initially.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return at Triple-A Wantz (forearm) has given up nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits and seven walks while striking out 10 over six innings in his three appearances (two starts) since being activated...

Impact Wantz missed just under two months of action due to a right forearm strain. Though he's ostensibly healthy again, Wantz has struggled mightily with his control since coming off the IL. He doesn't look to be a viable option to join the Angels during the upcoming week, even though the big club has two open spots in its rotation at the moment.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Sunday Wantz will start Sunday's game against the Twins, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Wantz made his only start of the season Sept. 13 in Seattle and covered two scoreless frames, and he'll likely have a similar workload for Sunday's bullpen game. The right-hander has a 3.93 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB across 34.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Wantz will serve as an opener for the Angels on Wednesday in Seattle, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not clear who is in line for bulk relief work, but Jose Suarez would seem to be a candidate. Wantz holds a 4.13 ERA and 24:11 K:BB over 28.1 frames for the Halos this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Salt Lake The Angels recalled Wantz from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Wantz returns to the majors as a middle-relief option with rosters expanding to 28. The right-hander has registered a 4.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB through 23.2 big-league innings this year.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Salt Lake Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake by the Angels on Friday.

Impact Wantz gave up four runs over two innings in his only appearance with the Angels in June, and he'll head back to Salt Lake with the Angels adding Victor Mederos to the bullpen in a corresponding transaction. Wantz is likely to be up and down for Los Angeles throughout the summer.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big-league club Wantz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Wantz has spent the past month in the minors and will rejoin the Halos after he posted a 4.22 ERA in nine outings for Salt Lake. The right-hander has a 3.32 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB across 21.2 frames in the majors this year.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Salt Lake Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Wantz allowed two runs over two innings of relief for the Angels on Saturday, so the Angels will send the right-hander down to bring fresher arms into the bullpen. Wantz has been up and down throughout 2023, and that's likely to continue throughout 2023.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Wantz was recalled Friday from Triple-A Salt Lake, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact He will replace Aaron Loup (hamstring) in the Angels' bullpen ahead of Friday's series opener against the Rangers. Wantz holds a sharp 0.79 ERA with 12 strikeouts through 11.1 major-league innings this year.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake by the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact This seems to be a case of Wantz having options working against him, as his performance (0.79 ERA, 12:4 K:BB in 11.1 innings) certainly didn't warrant a demotion. He figures to be back up soon.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first win of the season Wantz (1-0) earned the win over the Yankees on Tuesday, striking out two and walking one while allowing no hits over 1.2 innings of relief.

Impact Wantz entered the game in the fourth with one out and the bases loaded and walked home a run before allowing a second to score on a sacrifice fly. Both runs were charged to starter Jose Suarez. Wantz then retired the next four batters he faced to put him in line for the win with the Angels up 5-2 after the fifth inning. The 27-year-old has made five appearances a thus far and has yet to give up an earned run while sporting an 8:1 K:BB over 8.1 innings.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Wantz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old was optioned to Salt Lake on Tuesday but will quickly rejoin the major-league club with Ryan Tepera (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Wantz has made three appearances for the Angels this season and has a 6:0 K:BB with just one hit allowed over five scoreless frames.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Explaining why the Angels optioning RHP Andrew Wantz is both unfair and justifiable Wantz has allowed just one base runner in five innings of work this season — a stalwart in an otherwise unreliable bullpen.

APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM