| Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 74.0 | 80 | 34 | 73 | 46 | 5.61 | 1.545 | -7.6 |
| 2025 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 110 | 43 | 92 | 61 | 5.60 | 1.561 | -10.9 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 67.3 | 66 | 33 | 73 | 35 | 4.68 | 1.470 | 3.5 |
| 2023 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 105.7 | 131 | 47 | 98 | 81 | 6.90 | 1.685 | -40.9 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 23 | 13 | 27 | 11 | 3.03 | 1.102 | 13.0 |
| Date | News |
| 9/02/25 | Cubs face the Braves leading series 1-0. Atlanta Braves (62-76, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (79-59, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Joey Wentz (5-4, 4.92 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 67 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-6, 3.08 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 95 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Atlanta Braves. Chicago has a 79-59 record overall and a 42-25 record at home. The Cubs have a 35-11 record in games when they did not give up a home run. Atlanta has a 62-76 record overall and a 29-43 record on the road. The Braves are 45-12 in games when they scored at least five runs. Tuesday's game is the second meeting between Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
| 8/27/25 | Joey Wentz looks to bounce back against Marlins. Wentz has been good for the Braves for the most part, but has struggled lately. He looks to bounce back against Marlins Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/joey-wentz-looks-... |
| 8/27/25 | Marlins and Braves meet, winner takes 3-game series. Atlanta Braves (60-72, fourth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (62-70, third in the NL East) Miami; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Joey Wentz (4-4, 5.25 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 62 strikeouts); Marlins: Ryan Gusto (7-6, 5.05 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 95 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -131, Marlins +111; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series. Miami is 31-36 at home and 62-70 overall. The Marlins have gone 49-26 in games when they record eight or more hits. Atlanta has a 27-39 record on the road and a 60-72 record overall. The Braves have the eighth-ranked team slugging percentage Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo... |
| 8/17/25 | Slade Cecconi gets lit up in Cleveland Guardians' 10-1 loss to Atlanta Braves. Cecconi allowed eight runs (six earned) and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings as the Guards dropped a series for the first time since July 27. Joey Wentz (4-3) allowed one run and three hits in six innings, striking out five. Source: https://www.wtol.com/article/sports/mlb/cleveland-... |
| 8/16/25 | Slade Cecconi gets lit up in Cleveland Guardians' 10-1 loss to Atlanta Braves. Cecconi allowed eight runs (six earned) and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings as the Guards dropped a series for the first time since July 27. Joey Wentz (4-3) allowed one run and three hits in six innings, striking out five. Source: https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/mlb/cleveland-... |
| 8/16/25 | Braves aim to keep win streak going against the Guardians. Atlanta Braves (54-68, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (63-58, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Joey Wentz (3-3, 5.03 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Guardians: Slade Cecconi (5-5, 4.11 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -116, Braves -104; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will attempt to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland has a 31-29 record at home and a 63-58 record overall. Guardians pitchers have a collective 3.86 ERA, which ranks sixth in the AL. Atlanta has a 54-68 record overall and a 24-38 record on the road. Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
| 8/14/25 | Joey Wentz Becoming Pitcher Braves Drafted Him to Be. Every player who has played a game in Major League Baseball brings their own unique story to the table. Atlanta Braves pitcher Joey Wentz managed to find a path that stands out among others. Wentz was dealt the long and winding road to the point. Instead of point A to point B, there was also a point C and a point D before ultimately reaching point E. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/analysis/joey-wentz-... |
| 8/10/25 | Braves look for more success at Marlins' expense. The Atlanta Braves will send left-hander Joey Wentz to the mound on Sunday when they try to take four of five games in the series against the visiting Miami Marlins. The Braves swept a doubleheader from the Marlins on Saturday, winning the opener 7-1 and taking the nightcap 8-6. The losses knocked Miami back to three games under .500 and leave them six games behind in the chase for the final National League wild-card playoff spot. Wentz (2-3, 5.34 ERA) will be matched against Miami right-hander Cal Quantrill (4-9, 5.21) in the series finale. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/braves-loo... |
| 7/30/25 | Royals and Braves play to determine series winner. Atlanta Braves (45-61, fourth in the NL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (53-55, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Joey Wentz (2-2, 5.76 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Royals: Angel Zerpa (3-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 42 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -125, Braves +107; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday. Kansas City has a 53-55 record overall and a 27-28 record at home. The Royals have gone 17-3 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Atlanta is 45-61 overall and 19-35 in road games. The Braves are 26-47 in Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
| 7/26/25 | Absence of Top Braves Rotation Arms Growing More Noticeable. It was a rough night for left-hander Joey Wentz from start to finish. In his second start for the Atlanta Braves, he allowed four runs, three earned, over 4 1/3 innings pitched. The Braves just haven't been able to find any fill-in starters who consistently get the job done. Maybe Wentz starts to settle in and starts to find his way. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/analysis/absence-top... |
| 7/25/25 | Braves vs. Rangers prediction, odds, props, best bets: Free 2025 MLB picks for Friday, July 25. SportsLine's proven model has simulated Atlanta vs. Texas 10,000 times and released its MLB best bets for Joey Wentz vs. Nathan Eovaldi on Friday Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/braves-vs-range... |
| 7/25/25 | Braves vs. Rangers prediction, odds, props, best bets: Free 2025 MLB picks for Friday, July 25. SportsLine's proven model has simulated Atlanta vs. Texas 10,000 times and released its MLB best bets for Joey Wentz vs. Nathan Eovaldi on Friday Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/braves-vs-range... |
| 7/25/25 | Rangers host the Braves on home winning streak. Atlanta Braves (44-57, fourth in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (53-50, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Joey Wentz (2-1, 5.71 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (7-3, 1.58 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 94 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -172, Braves +143; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves. Texas is 53-50 overall and 31-20 in home games. The Rangers are 38-10 in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Atlanta is 44-57 overall and 18-31 in road games. The Braves are 37-20 in games when they record at least eight hits. The teams Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
| 7/20/25 | Atlanta Braves' Collapse Against New York Yankees Stands Alone in MLB History. Midway through Saturday's showdown with the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves were in complete control. Atlanta scored once in the third and four times in the third, holding a 5-0 lead when spot starter Joey Wentz finally got the hook after 4.0 innings of work. Enyel De Los Santos was next up out of the bullpen, issuing three singles, a walk and a run without recording an out. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/... |
| 7/11/25 | Former Tigers Standout Left-Hander Claimed Off Waivers by Atlanta Braves. A former Detroit Tigers high profile prospect and standout pitcher is headed to a new home for the third time this season. According to an announcement from the Atlanta Braves, they have claimed left-handed relief pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins last week. Wentz has had a rough go of it since being let go by the Tigers, who DFA'd him in August of last season following what was an ugly campaign for the 27-year-old. In 38 appearances for Detroit last year, he pitched to a 5.37 ERA and 1.572 WHIP before they parted ways and the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed him. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers/news/former-tigers-s... |
| 7/10/25 | Former Pirates Bullpen Arm Placed on Waivers. A former Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher is back on waivers after a brief stint with another team. The Minnesota Twins announced that they designated left-handed relief pitcher Joey Wentz for assignment, as they selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Anthony Misiewicz from Triple-A St. Paul. The Pirates designated left-handed pitcher Wentz for assignment on June 7, as they recalled right-handed pitcher Isaac Mattson and selected the contract of catcher Brett Sullivan, both from Triple-A Indianapolis, as catcher Endy Rodríguez went on the 10-day injured list. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/former-pittsbu... |
| 7/09/25 | Minnesota Twins Swap Out Bullpen Lefties. The Minnesota Twins have DFA'd Joey Wentz and are promoting lefty Anthony Misiewicz from Triple-A to take his spot. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/minnesota-twins-s... |
| 6/12/25 | Pirates Relief Pitcher Claimed Off Waivers. The Pirates designated left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz for assignment on June 7, as they recalled right-handed pitcher Isaac Mattson and selected the contract of catcher Brett Sullivan, both from Triple-A Indianapolis, as catcher Endy Rodríguez went on the 10-day injured list. Wentz went on waivers, as the Pirates had to make room for Sullivan on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, allowing the Minnesota Twins to claim Wentz on June 11, according to his transactions log. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir... |
| 6/11/25 | Ex-Tigers lefty claimed off waivers by Twins. Former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Joey Wentz was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday following his designation for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates a few days earlier. Wentz, 27, was DFA'd by the Pirates after spending the tail-end of the 2024 season and the first few months of the 2025 season with Pittsburgh. Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2025/06/ex-tigers-lef... |
| 6/08/25 | Former Tigers starter, first-round pick DFA'd by Pirates. Ex-Detroit Tigers starter Joey Wentz was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The lefty spent part of three seasons with the Tigers from 2022-2024, making his MLB debut for Detroit. In 70 appearances for the Tigers, Wentz had a 5.81 ERA and 185 strikeouts across 193 2/3 innings of work. Wentz, 27, was the 40th overall pick in the 2016 draft, getting selected in the first Competitive Balance round by the Atlanta Braves out of high school. Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2025/06/former-tigers... |