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Tue Jul 16 201318:25Phillies, 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 201308:51Michael 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 201321:53Michael 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 201218:02Reds 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 201217:44Michael 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 201216:27Report: 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 201211:49Mariners 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 201211:14Mariners 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 201212:18Wuertz 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 201214:14Wuertz 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 201213:26Michael 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 201214:43Twins 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 201116:06Athletics 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 201113:28A'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 201109:11Michael 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 201118:43Wuertz (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 201121:33Wuertz (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 201111:19Wuertz (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 201120:34Michael 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 201117:55A'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
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