Tampa Bay Rays release former Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
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The Tampa Bay Rays announced this afternoon that they've released former Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jacob Waguespack.
INF Coco Montes has cleared outright waivers and accepted his assignment to Triple-A Durham. Additionally, RHP Jacob Waguespack has cleared release waivers and has been unconditionally released from the roster.
Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jacob Waguespack will now be a free agent for any team wanting his services
Waguespack was a 37th-round pick by the Pirates all the way back in 2012 who made his big league debut back in 2019 as a member of the Blue Jays.
He pitched in parts of two seasons with Toronto and posted a 5.08 ERA in 95 2/3 innings of work split between 13 starts and 14 relief appearances.
He struck out just 18.6% of his opponents while walking 8.9%, and after spending the 2021 season with Toronto's Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo he moved on to NPB's Orix Buffaloes.
Waguespack posted an impressive 2.97 ERA in 72 2/3 innings of work during his first year of Pacific League play, but his production cratered in 2023.
The 31-year-old spent the past two seasons in the Rays organization, primarily at the minor league level, but posted a 5.40 ERA in ten appearances with the big league club this year.
He'll now head into free agency in search of another opportunity, though it seems he'll be limited to minor league offers unless he once again ventures outside of affiliated ball to pitch elsewhere.
Waguespack had been on the minor league injured list, meaning he could not be outrighted to the minor leagues after being designated for assignment.
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