July 29, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander
Jacob Waguespack (back, shoulder) resumed a long-toss progression as of Friday and could throw a bullpen session this week. Waguespack suffered from right rotator-cuff inflammation during his last outing at Triple-A Durham that wasn't expected to require a significant stint on the shelf, but he was moved to the 60-day injured list on May 18. He retired all four batters he faced, striking out three of them, in a start in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on June 25. He was then shut down with a lower-back issue. The 30-year-old has been away from the Rays since April 12 but is finally ramping back up and should be able to help the team's bullpen in the big leagues down the stretch, barring another setback.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher
Jacob Waguespack will get the starting nod against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The 30-year-old has been operating as a reliever during the early portion of the season. In three appearances, Waguespack has allowed six runs over six innings of work. He does have experience as a starting pitcher, but Waguespack hasn't made a start in nearly five years. He won't be a recommended streaming option ahead of Friday's slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Marc Topkin
January 15, 2024
The Tampa Bay Rays signed free-agent right-hander
Jacob Waguespack to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league camp on Monday. Waguespack hasn't pitched in the big leagues since the COVID-shortened 2020 season. In his two years with the Toronto Blue Jays, he had a 5.08 ERA (4.87 FIP) and 1.46 WHIP while walking 38 and striking out 79 in 95 2/3 innings pitched over 27 appearances (13 starts). The 30-year-old pitched for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan in 2023 and had a 4.76 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 30 walks and 78 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings over 36 relief appearances. Waguespack will almost certainly open the 2024 back in the US at Triple-A Durham and will serve as organizational relief depth for the Rays.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Rays Communications
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