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Trey Wingenter
Wingenter pitching for the San Diego Padres in 2019
Chicago Cubs – No. 38
Pitcher
Born: (1994-04-15) April 15, 1994 (age 30)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 7, 2018, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record2–3
Earned run average5.66
Strikeouts127
Teams

Anthony James Wingenter (born April 15, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox.

Amateur career

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Wingenter attended Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama, and played for the school's baseball team. In 2012, his senior year, he had a 9–0 win–loss record with a 0.47 earned run average (ERA).[1] He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 36th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at Auburn University.[2] In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3] In 2015, his junior year, he pitched to a 1–6 record with a 4.28 ERA in 21 games.[4]

Professional career

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San Diego Padres

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Wingenter was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB draft.[5]

Wingenter made his professional debut with the Arizona League Padres and was later promoted to the Tri-City Dust Devils; in 12 combined games between both teams, he posted a 1–2 record with a 7.23 ERA. He pitched 2016 with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Lake Elsinore Storm and San Antonio Missions, pitching to a 3–1 record, a 1.70 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP in 39 games, and 2017 with San Antonio[6] where he went 2–1 with a 2.45 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 47.2 innings (49 games),[7] earning Texas League All-Star honors.

Wingenter began the 2018 season with the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League. The Padres promoted him to the major leagues on August 5.[8] In 2019, Wingenter appeared in 51 games, recording an ERA of 5.65 despite averaging 12.7 strikeouts per nine.

On July 17, 2020, Wingenter underwent Tommy John surgery and would miss the 2020 season. On February 18, 2021, Wingenter was placed on the 60-day injured list as he continued to recover from Tommy John surgery.[9]

On November 30, 2021, Wingenter was non-tendered by the Padres, making him a free agent.[10]

Cincinnati Reds

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On December 1, 2021, Wingenter signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[11] Wingenter did not make an appearance for the Reds organization and elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[12]

Detroit Tigers

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On January 15, 2023, Wingenter signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization that included an invitation to spring training camp.[13] On March 29, the Tigers announced that Wingenter had made the Opening Day roster.[14] He made 6 appearances for the Tigers before he was placed on the injured list with right shoulder tendinitis on April 22.[15] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 31.[16] On July 10, Wingenter was activated from the injured list and optioned to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens.[17] In 17 games for the Tigers, he posted a 5.82 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 17.0 innings of work. Following the season on November 6, Wingenter was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A.[18] He elected free agency on November 7.[19]

On December 15, 2023, Wingenter re–signed with the Tigers on a new minor league contract.[20] In 26 relief outings for Triple–A Toledo, he recorded a 4–4 record and 3.31 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 32+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Boston Red Sox

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On July 6, 2024, the Tigers traded Wingenter to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher CJ Weins.[21] On July 9, the Red Sox purchased Wingenter's contract, adding him to their active roster.[22] Wingenter was sent down to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox three days later after giving up three runs in one inning of work.[23] On July 29, he was recalled to the major leagues after pitcher Greg Weissert was optioned to Worcester.[24] On July 30, Wingenter was designated for assignment to clear roster space.[25]

Chicago Cubs

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On August 2, 2024, Wingenter was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[26] On September 4, the Cubs recalled him from Triple-A Iowa.[27]

References

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  1. ^ Alabama (August 8, 2018). "Former Auburn, Bob Jones pitcher Trey Wingenter shines in MLB debut". al.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. ^ Mike Easterling, The Huntsville Times (June 7, 2012). "Bob Jones' Trey Wingenter, MA's Ian Rice and Buckhorn grad Matt Kimbrel drafted". AL.com. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  3. ^ "#48 Trey Wingenter – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "Auburn's Trey Wingenter, Rocky McCord selected in MLB Draft". Montgomeryadvertiser.com. June 10, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "San Diego Padres make first pick from Auburn in 2015 MLB Draft". AL.com. June 10, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  6. ^ "Trey Wingenter growing into his velocity". The San Diego Union-Tribune. November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  7. ^ "Trey Wingenter Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "Padres Roster Moves, 8/5". August 5, 2018.
  9. ^ Mark Polishuk (February 18, 2021). "Padres Sign Keone Kela". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  10. ^ Franco, Anthony (November 30, 2021). "National League Non-Tenders: 11/30/21". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "Reds Sign Five Players To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors. December 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  13. ^ "Detroit Tigers sign RP Trey Wingenter to minor-league deal with invite to MLB camp". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  14. ^ "Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Makes Opening Day roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  15. ^ "Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Placed on IL with tendinitis". cbssports.com. April 22, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  16. ^ "Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Moved to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  17. ^ "Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Reinstated, sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  18. ^ "Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Outrighted off 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  19. ^ "Trey Wingenter: Elects free agency". cbssports.com. November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  20. ^ "Tigers Re-Sign Trey Wingenter To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. December 15, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  21. ^ "Red Sox Acquire Trey Wingenter". MLB Trade Rumors. July 6, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  22. ^ "Red Sox Designate Naoyuki Uwasawa For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  23. ^ "Red Sox's Trey Wingenter: Returns to Triple-A". CBSSports.com. July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  24. ^ "Red Sox option one reliever, recall another before series opener vs. Mariners | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  25. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. July 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  26. ^ "Cubs Claim Trey Wingenter". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  27. ^ "Chicago Cubs Roster Moves: Justin Steele, Jorge Lopez and MORE!". thereportonsports.com. September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
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