Megill shines for Mets, beating sloppy Diamondbacks 6-2
Tylor Megill threw 6 2/3 impressive innings, Francisco Lindor added a pair of hits and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walks pair in short outing Wendelken issued two walks over one-third of an inning in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
Impact Wendelken came in to start the seventh inning but had trouble finding the plate. Half of his 18 pitches were balls, and he was helped tremendously by catcher Jose Herrera, who gunned a baserunner attempting to steal. He is a fungible piece in the Diamondbacks' reworked bullpen that will used in a variety of situations. The right-hander has made two scoreless appearances thus far, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out one over two innings.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs add 4-time All-Star reliever Melancon on 2-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a move to solidify the back end of their bullpen, adding four-time All-Star Mark Melancon on a $14 million, two-year dealDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avoids arbitration with Arizona Wendelken agreed to a one-year, $835,000 contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wendelken pitched a career-high 43.2 innings last season split between the Athletics and Diamondbacks. His 4.33 ERA was nothing special, but he was still able to pick up a pair of saves in September in a bullpen that lacked proven high-leverage arms.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win in relief Wendelken (4-3) earned the win in relief Sunday against Colorado after tossing a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and a walk.
Impact Wendelken pitched the ninth inning when the game was tied at 4-4, and he needed 19 pitches (11 strikes) to earn his fourth win of the campaign. The right-hander allowed runs in just three of his 13 games since the beginning of September and ends the year with a 4.33 ERA, a figure that represents a step in the wrong direction compared to recent years -- he posted an ERA below the 3.60 mark in three straight campaigns between 2018 and 2020.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gallen expected to start as Arizona hosts Colorado
The Diamondbacks are expected to send Zac Gallen to the mound Saturday and the Rockies plan to give Antonio Senzatela the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockies rally from seven-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 9-7
Trevor Story hit a go-ahead single in the ninth after Dom Nunez tied it with a pinch-hit solo homer and the Colorado Rockies rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Arizona Di...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns second save of season Wendelken saved Thursday's victory against Atlanta, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to lock down a 6-4 lead.
Impact Wendelken needed only 10 pitches (seven strikes) to set down Ehire Adrianza, Joc Pederson and Jorge Soler, earning his second save of the year, both of which have come in the last nine days. The 28-year-old right-hander owns a 4.28 appearances in 40 innings this season, posting a 38:18 K:BB.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly, lowly D-Backs rally past NL East-leading Braves 6-4
Carson Kelly hit a tying three-run homer in a five-run seventh inning, Daulton Varsho followed with a go-ahead double and the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks beat the NL East-leadi...SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up relief win Wendelken (3-2) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Astros, tossing a scoreless inning while fanning one.
Impact Wendelken has been pitching very well of late and has been scored upon in only one of his seven appearances this month, but perhaps more importantly, he hasn't issued a walk in any of those outings. He owns a 2.70 ERA with a 0.75 WHIP and five strikeouts across 6.2 innings in September.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gallen expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Astros
The Astros will roll out Zack Greinke to the mound Sunday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Zac Gallen the startSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Calhoun, Varsho key 3-run 10th, Arizona beats Houston, 6-4
Kole Calhoun knocked in the go-ahead run with an RBI single and Daulton Varsho homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored three runs in the 10th inning for a 6-4 win over the Houst...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches first save Wendelken allowed two earned runs on two hits while striking out two to earn the save in the win over the Mariners on Sunday.
Impact Wendelken entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He made it interesting, allowing a two-run homer to Jarred Kelenic with one out. However, he retired the final two batters to secure the save. The Diamondbacks don't have a solid closer right now and Wendelken didn't take advantage of the opportunity, almost blowing a three-run lead. He has a 4.91 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with eight strikeouts in 11 innings with Arizona this season.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gilbert sharp as Diamondbacks hurt Mariners again in 5-4 win
Tyler Gilbert gave up two hits in another sharp outing, Ketel Marte homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants 4 HRs power 7-2 win over Diamondbacks
Kevin Gausman singled twice and pitched five uneven innings in his first start following the birth of his daughter, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Claimed by Arizona The Diamondbacks claimed Wendelken off waivers from the Athletics on Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Wendelken had allowed three runs in 5.1 innings across five relief appearances since the All-Star break before being designated for assignment by Oakland on Tuesday. The right-hander has spent most of his time in the majors this year, and for an Arizona club lacking in reliable bullpen arms, he could quickly settle into a key late-inning role.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumped off 40-man roster The Athletics designated Wendelken for assignment Tuesday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wendelken will cede his spot in the Oakland bullpen to A.J. Puk, who was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Though the 28-year-old right-hander has seen his performance take a dip in 2021, his strong body of work across the last four seasons in the majors (2.80 ERA, 3.20 FIP in 99.1 innings) gives him a good chance of being scooped up by another organization upon being exposed to waivers.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bounces back in Sunday appearance Wendelken fired 1.1 scoreless innings in a loss to the Mariners on Sunday, issuing a walk and recording two strikeouts.
Impact On the heels of allowing six runs (four earned) over the six innings covering his previous five appearances, Wendelken rebounded by notching four important outs following a short four-inning outing by starter Cole Irvin. The veteran reliever is now just four appearances short of tying his career high of 27, but he's had modest fantasy impact with just two wins and holds apiece.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reyes' long homer highlights Indians' 3-2 win over A's
Franmil Reyes hit his 15th home run into a luxury suite in center field, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bassitt scheduled to start for Athletics at Rangers
The Rangers are expected to send Kolby Allard to the mound Sunday and the Athletics will give Chris Bassitt the startJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs win after blown save Wendelken allowed a run on one hit and a pair of walks to earn the win Saturday against Texas. He had one strikeout.
Impact Wendelken entered the game in the 10th inning with Oakland leading 4-3 but gave up the lead on Jonah Heim's infield single with runners at the corners. It was the first save chance of the season for Wendelken, who nailed down the victory after the A's responded with four runs in the 11th. The 28-year-old Wendelken has appeared in 21 games this season, logging a 19:9 K:BB along with a 4.12 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 19.2 innings.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland 4 runs in 11th to beat Rangers 8-4 in game of solos
Jed Lowrie hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning after an earlier home run and the Oakland Athletics went on to beat the Texas Rangers 8-4JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers first loss Wendelken (1-1) was charged with the loss against the Astros on Tuesday, giving up two earned runs on a hit, a walk and a hit batsman over one inning. He struck out two.
Impact The veteran reliever created plenty of trouble for himself after impressively recording strikeouts of Carlos Correa and Preston Tucker to close out the fifth inning. Wendelken put on the runner that would eventually come home with the go-ahead run for Houston after he exited the contest in the sixth, leading to his first loss of the season. Wendelken has been scuffling of late, allowing four runs (three earned) over the two innings covering his last pair of appearances.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Álvarez hits 2 HRs, drives in 5 runs as Astros beat A's 9-6
Yordan Álvarez hit two homers and drove in five runs, José Altuve drove in the go-ahead run with a single, and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 9-6 for thei...JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets first win Wendelken (1-0) secured his first win in an extra-innings victory over the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits over one inning.
Impact Wendelken's final line certainly wasn't pretty, as he allowed run-scoring singles to Marwin Gonzalez and Enrique Hernandez in the top of the 12th that gave the Red Sox a temporary 6-4 lead. However, the veteran reliever was awarded the victory when the Athletics mounted a successful rally in the home half of the frame, giving him his first win since 2020.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
