"My spring training start days were scripted out in January with the original plan being starting and then being done. And obviously when I got here my emotions kind of changed a little bit, my thought process changed a little bit and tried to make it work but just couldn't. And I hate it, but it's all right."
"I know what's at stake for him. I'm over the moon he decided to show in the first place for us - I really am - and take the ball for us. I think it meant a lot to a lot of guys in that room. We know where his heart is. If he was in a different situation, he wouldn't be leaving."
"The club said Monday that Wentz tore the ACL in his right knee while covering first base against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. There was initial hope that Wentz had avoided serious injury, but further testing revealed the ligament tear."
Major League Baseball experienced significant pitcher-related developments. Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal completed his planned single World Baseball Classic appearance against Great Britain and declined further participation despite initial consideration, prioritizing his offseason and upcoming free agency. The Atlanta Braves faced injury setbacks when pitcher Joey Wentz tore his ACL covering first base against Tampa Bay, sidelining him for the entire season. The Braves already had other pitchers on the injured list. Positively, the Philadelphia Phillies secured left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo with a five-year, $135 million contract extension.
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