Joey Wentz, a left-handed pitcher and former first-round pick of the Braves, was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Over his career, Wentz has a 5.75 ERA with a 4.24 walks per nine innings, indicating control issues. He adds another left-handed option to the Braves' bullpen and reflects the team's strategy of acquiring young pitchers with potential. Kevin Herget was designated for assignment, continuing the trend of high turnover among the team's pitchers since he played for five teams in five years.
Joey Wentz, a left-handed pitcher drafted 40th overall by the Braves in 2016, has been claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins after inconsistent performances.
With a career line of 5.75/4.96/4.83 over 239.2 innings, Wentz has a history of control issues but provides another left-handed option for the Braves.
The Braves have a history of acquiring young pitchers with potential flaws, hoping to refine their skills, a strategy exemplified by the signing of Joey Wentz.
Kevin Herget has been designated for assignment by the Braves after pitching in his fifth year with five different teams, illustrating the team's roster turnover.
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