JOEY WENDLE NEWS

Adds two more hits Wendle went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's win over Kansas City.

Impact 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.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double, two hits in win Wendle went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Royals.

Impact 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.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Wendle isn't starting Friday against the Athletics, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus lefty Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact 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 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup versus lefty Wendle is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Padres.

Impact 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 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Wendle is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact 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 is hitting ninth and playing shortstop while Wendle sits.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Wendle isn't starting Friday against the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Wendle isn't starting Tuesday against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes first bag Wendle went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a steal in Tuesday's victory over the Nationals.

Impact Miami scored their first two runs after Wendle grounded into a fielder's choice, followed by an error in the second inning. The 33-year-old Wendle would add a single in the fifth before picking up his first stolen base of the season. Overall, it's been a rough start to the year for Wendle. He's just 4-for-32 through his first 11 contests, though three of his four hits have been for extra bases. The left-handed-hitting Wendle will likely remain in a platoon role with Jon Berti and Garrett Hampson at shortstop.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Wendle is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triples in only plate appearance Wendle went 1-for-1 with an RBI triple in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact 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 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins activate INF Joey Wendle from IL The Miami Marlins activated Joey Wendle from the 10-day injured list on Sunday after the infielder missed slightly more than a month

MAY 7, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Miami Marlins reinstate INF Joey Wendle from 10-day IL

The Miami Marlins have reinstated infielder Joey Wendle from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Xavier Edwards to Triple-A Jacksonville

MAY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from injured list Wendle (ribs) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Wendle (intercostal) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wendle went through a full workout earlier this week, clearing the way for him to test things out in game action. It's not clear how many rehab games he will require, but it won't be long before he's back in the Marlins' lineup.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Wendle (intercostal) hopes to begin a rehab assignment this week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Wendle went through a full workout Monday, including hitting off the pitching machine. The infielder has missed the last three weeks with a right intercostal strain but appears poised to return within the next week or so.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through full workout Wendle (intercostal) went through a full workout Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wendle looks to be game-ready at this point as he works his way back from a right intercostal strain. The veteran infielder figures to need a few rehab games before being activated.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does cage work, fields grounders Wendle (intercostal) did cage work and fielded grounders Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wendle is finally making progress from the right intercostal strain that sent him to the injured list back on April 4 and appears on track to return to the Marlins' active roster sometime next week. Jon Berti has been drawing most of the starts at shortstop in his absence.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins baseball activity Wendle (intercostal) hit off a tee and did defensive drills Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wendle is back to doing baseball activities after a week-long shutdown for a right intercostal strain. He is eligible to be activated off the 10-day IL at any time, but it probably won't happen for several more days as he tests the muscle and works into form. Jon Berti has been serving as the Marlins' primary shortstop in Wendle's absence.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No activities yet Wendle (intercostal) remains shut down from baseball activities, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wendle is a week removed from suffering a right intercostal strain and isn't ready to ramp things back up yet. It shouldn't take him long to get back up to speed once he's resumes baseball activities, but it's not clear when that might happen.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins place P Johnny Cueto, INF Joey Wendle on IL The Miami Marlins placed right-hander Johnny Cueto on the 15-day injured list and infielder Joey Wendle on the 10-day IL on Tuesday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marlins place Cueto (biceps), Wendle (oblique) on IL The Marlins made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Twins, placing right-hander Johnny Cueto on the 15-day I...

APRIL 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Placed on 10-day IL Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an intercostal strain, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Wendle (oblique) is not in the Marlins' starting lineup Monday against the Twins.

Impact Wendle was scratched Monday due to oblique soreness and could be looking at an IL stint if the issue lingers any longer. Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat ninth Tuesday night against the Twins and right-hander Kenta Maeda.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE