The Pittsburgh Pirates added an arm to their bullpen Tuesday, claiming 26-year-old lefty Joey Wentz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
Wentz went 0-2 with a 5.37 ERA in 38 games with the Tigers this season before being designated for assignment Aug. 30.
In 55 1/3 innings, he struck out 60 with 27 walks.
Wentz was used primarily as a starter last season, going 3-13 with a 6.90 ERA for Detroit in 25 outings, 19 of which were starts.
As a rookie with the Tigers in 2022, he started seven games, going 2-2 with a 3.03 ERA in 32 2/3 innings.
Wentz originally was a Competitive Balance draft pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2016.
The Tigers acquired him in a trade in 2019.
He throws a four-seam fastball, cutter, changeup and curveball.
With the transaction, the Pirates’ 40-man roster is full.
Wentz is expected to join the team this week.
