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Braves Claim Joey Wentz Amid Injury Struggles

7/12/2025

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The Braves have made a strategic move by claiming left-hander Joey Wentz from the Twins, a familiar face from their 2016 draft class. With their rotation facing injury woes, Wentz steps in despite a challenging recent performance marked by a 5.42 ERA. Meanwhile, Kevin Herget, holding a 4.53 career ERA, finds himself on the chopping block.

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Story summary

The Braves have made a strategic move by claiming left-hander Joey Wentz from the Twins, a familiar face from their 2016 draft class. With their rotation facing injury woes, Wentz steps in despite a challenging recent performance marked by a 5.42 ERA. Meanwhile, Kevin Herget, holding a 4.53 career ERA, finds himself on the chopping block.