US EditionFormer Tigers Lefty Designated for Assignment by Twins
DETROIT, JUL 9 – The Tigers released Manuel Margot after his performance declined post-knee injury and signed Devin Smeltzer to bolster pitching amid multiple rotation injuries, officials said.
- The Minnesota Twins designated left-handed reliever Joey Wentz for assignment on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and selected Anthony Misiewicz's contract from Triple-A St. Paul to replace him.
- This roster adjustment came after Wentz, who was acquired by the Twins from the Pirates via the waiver process on June 11 and had no remaining minor league options, was designated for assignment to make room for Misiewicz.
- On July 8, 2025, the Detroit Tigers released veteran outfielder Manuel Margot following his struggles after a major knee injury in 2022, while adding depth to their pitching staff by bringing in left-hander Devin Smeltzer on a minor league contract.
- From 2020 to 2024, Misiewicz has thrown a total of 115 and two-thirds innings in the major leagues, posting a 4.67 ERA and striking out 22.8% of batters faced. Meanwhile, Smeltzer, who played for the Twins between 2019 and 2022 with a 3.99 ERA, most recently competed in the Mexican League.
- These changes show both teams adjusting rosters to address depth concerns amid injuries, with the Twins aiming for bullpen stability and the Tigers focusing on pitching improvements for the remainder of the season.
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Twins call up LHP Anthony Misiewicz and designate LHP Joey Wentz for assignment
The Minnesota Twins have selected the contract of left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from Triple-A St. Paul and designated left-hander Joey Wentz for assignment.
Twins call up LHP Anthony Misiewicz, LHP Joey Wentz for assignment
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins selected the contract of left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from triple-A St. Paul and designated left-hander Joey Wentz for assignment on Wednesday. Misiewicz has made 26 relief appearances for St. Paul this season. He has a 4.02 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 31 1/3 innings. The 30-year-old Misiewicz has appeared in 131 major league games. He pitched for the New York Yankees in 2023 and ’24. “He’s been throwing the ball…
Twins Designate Joey Wentz For Assignment
The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ve designated left-hander Joey Wentz for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to fellow left-handed reliever Anthony Misiewicz, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A St. Paul. Wentz, 27, was claimed off waivers out of the Pirates organization a bit less than a month ago. He’s been used in long relief and mop-up work with Minnesota and been hit hard. The former Braves top prospect has appeare…
Detroit Tigers Release Former Top Prospect With Solid Career Numbers
The Detroit Tigers have officially released veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, ending a brief and difficult stint with the organization. Signed just before Opening Day to address outfield injuries, Margot appeared in six major league games, going 6-for-19 before injuring his knee on April 7. After recovering, he spent time at Triple-A Toledo, where he posted a disappointing .211/.299/.266 slash line over 37 games. Once a Rising Star, Now Searchin…
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