MATT WISLER NEWS

Alfaro helps Marlins rally in 9th, 10th to beat Giants 7-6

Jorge Alfaro hit a game-ending, two-run double and the Miami Marlins rallied from two-run deficits in the ninth and 10th innings to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Friday Wisler (0-2) was tagged with the loss Friday against Miami after allowing a giving up a run and a walk while fanning one across 1.1 innings.

Impact Wisler didn't have problems retiring the three batters he faced in the seventh inning, but he walked Jose Aguilar with one out before departing the game and then Wandy Peralta would give up a three-run homer to Starling Marte, meaning Aguilar's run was blamed on Wisler. The right-hander continues to struggle in the first weeks of the season, giving up runs in four of his six outings and posting a ballooned 17.18 ERA across 3.2 innings thus far.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marte's 3-run HR in 8th lifts Marlins to 4-1 win vs Giants

Starling Marte snapped an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-1

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles continue Tuesday Wisler (0-1) allowed two runs on one hit and a walk while lasting just a third of an inning as he was handed the loss in Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Wisler came on to begin the seventh and was unable to preserve a 1-1 tie. The 28-year-old got the first out before walking the next batter and then serving up a two-run homer to Victor Caratini before being yanked from the game. Wisler has had a nightmarish start to the season as he's allowed six runs in 1.2 innings en route to a 32.40 ERA.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Caratini's 2-run homer carries Padres over Giants, 3-1

Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer and Yu Darvish pitched six strong innings as the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Wisler gives up go-ahead homer, SF Giants lose to spoil strong debut from Aaron Sanchez In four appearances, right-hander Matt Wisler has recorded five outs and given up six runs.

APRIL 7, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Struggling early in 2021 Wisler allowed one run on two hits over two-thirds of an inning in Monday's 3-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Wisler was charged with a blown save in his outing, as he was unable to protect a one-run lead in the sixth inning. Caleb Baragar relieved Wisler to finish the inning, and when the Giants pulled ahead in the seventh, it was Baragar who earned the win. The 28-year-old Wisler has given up four earned runs in 1.1 innings spanning three appearances -- he's off to a brutal start in his first year as a Giant. Expect the right-hander to see lower leverage assignments until he corrects course. He had a 1.07 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 25.1 innings with the Twins last year, but his 3.34 FIP suggests he was quite fortunate to post such strong numbers.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'One phone call away': Twins hopeful they can discover the next Matt Wisler The Twins will need one or two low-profile relievers to step up in 2021. Learn more about eight candidates who could surprise this season.

MARCH 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Minnesota Twins: Matt Wisler opts to head West, joining San Francisco A second Minnesota Twins reliever is now leaving the team, as Matt Wisler is signing in San Francisco with the Giants. Despite having a care...

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Non-tendered by Twins Wisler was non-tendered by the Twins on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move is a bit of a surprise, as the right-hander had an impressive 2020 campaign with a 1.07 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB over 25.1 innings. Wisler enters free agency coming off the best season of his career.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The 'best version' of Matt Wisler: From waiver wire to key setup arm for Twins The Twins saw enough in the pitcher to use a 40-man roster spot on him last October. A year later, he's become a key part of their bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Minnesota Twins: How Matt Wisler has gone from Zero to Hero in 2020 One of the biggest unexpected contributors for the Minnesota Twins in 2020, Matt Wisler has gone from zero to hero for the team. Matt Wisler...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Impressive showing as opener Wisler threw two scoreless, hitless innings as the opener in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader between the Twins and Tigers. He allowed one walk and struck out three.

Impact Make it five straight scoreless appearances for Wisler; he has a 0.93 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in that stretch (8.2 innings). The right-hander is putting together his best MLB season by a wide margin. The Twins have another doubleheader next week, so Wisler could get another opportunity to open before transitioning back to a traditional bullpen role.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Opening second game Wisler will be the opener for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports

Impact Wisler has been a starter in the past, but he hasn't thrown more than 2.2 innings in any of his 10 appearances this season, so he's unlikely to pitch too deep into this contest. It's not yet clear who will follow him.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins reliever Matt Wisler rides his slider to success, wherever it's going After a checkered career, 27-year-old righthander Matt Wisler has been an opener, a closer and effective.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins reliever Matt Wisler slides to success as one-pitch wonder After a checkered career, the 27-year-old righthander has been an opener, a closer and effective.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Collects first save Wisler earned the save against the White Sox on Tuesday, pitching a perfect ninth inning and striking out a pair.

Impact With usual closer Taylor Rogers one day removed from a 33-pitch outing and in the midst of a shaky four-game stretch, the Twins summoned Wisler from the bullpen to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning. The right-hander was up to the task, throwing 11 of 14 pitches for strikes and setting the White Sox down in order. The save was the second of Wisler's career and his first since 2016. The 27-year-old is enjoying a resurgent season in Minnesota, posting a 1.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB over 16.2 innings. Rogers figures to continue as the team's closer, however, so Wisler's fantasy value will be minimal unless he begins receiving more high-leverage opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton, Pineda return to lead Twins past White Sox 3-2

Byron Buxton returned with a bang and so did Michael Pineda, rallying the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wildly effective as opener Wisler gave up one hit and walked three batters over 1.2 scoreless innings as the opener in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander threw only 22 of 41 pitches for strikes before exiting the game, but despite putting runners in scoring position in both his frames, Wisler was able to emerge unscathed. He now sports a 1.15 ERA through 15.2 innings for the Twins, but his 19:10 K:BB highlights his control issues. With Michael Pineda (suspension) potentially joining the rotation next week, Wisler will likely return to the bullpen.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doubleheader rained out Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers was rained out, so Wisler may not work as an opener this weekend, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Twins can have Randy Dobnak start Saturday on extra rest while Kenta Maeda can start the second game on normal rest, so Wisler should return to a bullpen role in the short term.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 1 on Friday Wisler will work as the opener for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Twins were going to go with a bullpen game for one of the two games, and they are expecting the first game to be interrupted by weather, so Wisler will take the ball in Game 1 before potentially making way for Devin Smeltzer out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses pair of scoreless innings Wisler tossed two scoreless innings as the opener in Sunday's win over the Royals, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out two.

Impact Wisler did his job as the opener Sunday, keeping the Royals off the board in his two innings pitched. Wisler has ERA down to an outstanding 1.29 on the season and the right-hander could see more chances to open going forward.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wisler scheduled to start for Twins at Royals

The Minnesota Twins visit the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening Sunday Wisler will serve as the opener Sunday against the Royals, Audra Martin of FOX Sports North reports.

Impact The 27-year-old delivered two scoreless frames as the opener last Monday against the Royals, and he'll get the chance to replicate that performance in Sunday's series finale. Wisler has been lights out to begin the season with a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB through 12 innings. The Twins haven't announced who may follow him, but Devin Smeltzer is a likely candidate to cover multiple innings.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE