The Minnesota Twins claimed left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a reinforcement for their injury-thinned staff.

After injuries to Zebby Matthews and Pablo López, we knew the Twins were going to have to figure out how to manage the pitching staff. This led to promotions of David Festa, Simeon Woods Richardson, Travis Adams,

The Minnesota Twins claimed left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 27-year-old Wentz had a 4.15 ERA in 19 relief appearances this season for the Pirates with 11 walks and 22 strikeouts in 26 innings.