Tue Jul 16 2013 | 18:25 | Phillies, Cubs interested in Michael Wuertz |
Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that the Phillies and Cubs are interested in Michael Wuertz. |
Wuertz has been pitching with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League after being released by the Marlins in spring training. The veteran righty has fared well, posting a 3.17 ERA with 39 strikeouts over 28 1/3 innings of work. Wuertz hasn't appeared in the majors since 2011 and would have to settle for a minor league deal. |
Source: MLBDailyDish.com | |
Fri Mar 8 2013 | 08:51 | Michael Wuertz released |
Marlins released RHP Michael Wuertz. |
Wuertz was in camp as a non-roster invitee, and clearly he didn't do enough to impress the Marlins' brass. The veteran reliever will now look for a minor league deal elsewhere. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Jan 15 2013 | 21:53 | Michael Wuertz signs with Marlins |
Marlins signed RHP Michael Wuertz to a minor league contract. |
He's been given a spring training invite. Wuertz signed with the Reds last May but never appeared in a game due to injury. He's healthy now, though, and has a decent chance at landing an Opening Day bullpen spot. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Jul 5 2012 | 18:02 | Reds release RHP Michael Wuertz |
Reds released RHP Michael Wuertz. |
Wuertz signed a minor league deal with the Reds in May, but hasn't pitched at all this season due to injury. The 33-year-old posted an ugly 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last year with the A's. |
Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter | |
Wed May 2 2012 | 17:44 | Michael Wuertz inks minors deal with Reds |
Reds signed RHP Michael Wuertz to a minor league contract. |
He'll report to extended spring training before likely being assigned to Triple-A Louisville. Wuertz had a 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last year for the A's, but he was fantastic back in 2009 and the Reds hope he might be able to recapture some of that form. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed May 2 2012 | 16:27 | Report: Michael Wuertz signs with Reds |
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Reds have signed free agent reliever Michael Wuertz. |
He figures to be assigned to Triple-A Louisville initially but could help out the Reds in short order. Wuertz held a 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last year for the A's, but he was one of the best set-up men in the game just a couple of years ago. |
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter | |
Thu Apr 12 2012 | 11:49 | Mariners not signing Wuertz |
Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times was told that the Mariners "will not" be signing Michael Wuertz. |
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman wrote Thursday morning that Wuertz had agreed to a contract with the M's. But that's apparently incorrect. The 31-year-old right-hander has struggled to attract free agent interest after registering a rough 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last year for the A's. |
Source: Geoff Baker on Twitter | |
Thu Apr 12 2012 | 11:14 | Mariners sign reliever Michael Wuertz |
Mariners signed RHP Michael Wuertz. |
Wuertz failed to attract much interest on the open market this winter after posting an ugly 6.68 ERA and 32/26 K/BB ratio in 33 2/3 innings last year for the A's. The 31-year-old right-hander will presumably serve as organizational relief depth for the Mariners this season. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Mon Mar 26 2012 | 12:18 | Wuertz hasn't received a contract offer yet |
Free agent reliever Michael Wuertz has not yet received a contract offer. |
Wuertz threw for 15 teams Thursday in Tempe last week, but failed to impress. He was limited to just 39 appearances last season due to a thumb injury, posting an ugly 6.68 ERA and 32/26 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings. However, Wuertz was one of the best set-up men in the game just a couple of years ago. It's surprising that a team like the Twins, who were in attendance at his workout and will begin the season with a paper-thin 'pen, haven't at least offered a minor league deal. |
Source: Darren Wolfson on Twitter | |
Thu Mar 22 2012 | 14:14 | Wuertz throws for 15 teams Thursday |
Michael Wuertz threw for 15 teams Thursday in Tempe, Arizona. |
We don't have confirmation of all the teams in attendance, but the Twins were expected to send someone. Wuertz was limited to just 39 appearances last season due to a thumb injury, posting an ugly 6.68 ERA and 32/26 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings. However, he was one of the best set-up men in the game just couple of years ago and could be a nice bounceback candidate. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 18 2012 | 13:26 | Michael Wuertz to have tryout Thursday |
Free agent reliever Michael Wuertz will throw for interested teams Thursday in Tempe, Arizona. |
Wuertz held a 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last season for the Athletics, but he was one of the better relievers in the AL in just a couple years ago, so it's a little surprising that he hasn't netted at least a minor league deal yet. The Twins are one team that's expected to attend the workout. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Tue Mar 13 2012 | 14:43 | Twins to attend workout for Wuertz |
Michael Wuertz is planning to hold a workout for interested teams early next week. |
Wuertz struggled to attract interest on the free agent market this winter after posting an ugly 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last season for the Athletics. The Twins are expected to attend next week's throwing session. |
Source: Darren Wolfson on Twitter | |
Tue Oct 25 2011 | 16:06 | Athletics release RHP Michael Wuertz |
Athletics released RHP Michael Wuertz. |
The A's had no intention of picking up his $3.25 million option for 2012, so he was cleared to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. Wuertz, who turns 33 in December, was limited to just 39 appearances this season due to a thumb injury, posting an ugly 6.68 ERA and 32/26 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings. If healthy, he could make for a nice buy-low opportunity. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Sep 1 2011 | 13:28 | A's to activate Wuertz (thumb) on Friday |
The Athletics are expected to activate right-hander Michael Wuertz (thumb) from the disabled list Friday. |
Wuertz struck out the side Sunday in his first rehab appearance Sunday with High-A Stockton and fanned a pair in a scoreless inning of work Wednesday night with Triple-A Sacramento. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since late-July due to right thumb tendinitis |
Source: Athletics.mlb.com | |
Mon Aug 22 2011 | 09:11 | Michael Wuertz (thumb) throws 20 pitches |
Michael Wuertz (thumb) threw 20 pitches over the weekend in a successful bullpen session. |
Wuertz hurled both fastballs and sliders, reporting no lingering issues with his sore right thumb. The right-hander is aiming to return to the majors around September 2. |
Source: San Francisco Chronicle | |
Fri Aug 19 2011 | 18:43 | Wuertz (thumb) hopes to throw side session |
Michael Wuertz (thumb) hopes to throw a side session Sunday. |
Wuertz, currently rehabbing from right thumb tendinitis, began playing catch earlier this week and is ready to begin throwing from a mound. The veteran right-hander is on track to return right around when rosters expand in September. |
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter | |
Mon Aug 15 2011 | 21:33 | Wuertz (thumb) plays catch Monday |
Michael Wuertz (thumb) played catch Monday without incident. |
Wuertz will likely play catch a few more times before throwing off the mound. The veteran right-hander hasn't pitched since July 29 due to right thumb tendinitis. He is unlikely to rejoin the A's before September. |
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter | |
Thu Aug 11 2011 | 11:19 | Wuertz (thumb) to play catch Monday |
Michael Wuertz (thumb) is not expected to play catch until Monday. |
Wuertz hasn't pitched since July 29 due to right thumb tendinitis. Barring any setbacks, he is on track to return sometime in September. |
Source: Jane Lee on Twitter | |
Tue Aug 2 2011 | 20:34 | Michael Wuertz won't throw for a week |
Michael Wuertz (thumb) will not throw for a week. |
The A's have decided to hold off on giving Wuertz a cortisone shot, instead hoping his thumb will get better after being immobilized. If all goes well, he could return by mid-August. |
Source: Joe Stiglich on Twitter | |
Sat Jul 30 2011 | 17:55 | A's place Wuertz on D.L. |
Athletics placed RHP Michael Wuertz on the 15-day disabled list with a thumb injury. |
Wuertz hurt his hamstring early in the season, but this is his first trip to the D.L. since. He'll head to the shelf with an ERA of 4.88 and a 0-0 record. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |