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The Tigers have selected righty reliever Jacob Waguespack onto the MLB roster and designated infielder Zack Short for assignment, the team announced. They have also activated reliever Kenley Jansen from the 10-day injured list, added the just-claimed James Outman to their active roster and optioned righty Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 11

Tigers Acquire RHP Jacob Waguespack, His 1.66 Triple-A ERA Earned Him a Shot

The Detroit Tigers made a low-cost bet on Wednesday when they worked out a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for Jacob Waguespack. The return is yet to be determined as the release just said a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / June 11

Brewers Minor League Report (6/10): Williams Finds the Jett Stream

Transactions: RHP Jake Woodford assigned to Nashville Sounds RHP Jacob Waguespack traded to Detroit Tigers for cash considerations LF Jacob Hurtubise assigned to Biloxi Shuckers from Nashville Sounds C Luis Corobo placed on ACL Brewers’ 7-day injured list ...

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Tigers land pitching depth in trade with Brewers

The Detroit Tigers strengthened their pitching reserves on Wednesday, securing 32-year-old right-hander Jacob Waguespack from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Tigers acquire Jacob Waguespack from the Brewers

The Tigers have acquired right-hander Jacob Waguespack from the Brewers for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group was among those to pass along the news.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Brewers bring back veteran bullpen option on minor league deal

The Milwaukee Brewers have re-signed right-handed pitcher Jacob Waguespack to a new minor league contract, according to MLB.com transaction logs, bringing the 32-year-old back into the organization.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers Score Quiet Win As 3-Year MLB Veteran Re-Signs on MiLB Deal

It came as a surprise to some when the Milwaukee Brewers "released" minor-league righty Jacob Waguespack earlier this month, but it seems fairly clear now what that transaction was really about.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Brewers Re-Sign Jacob Waguespack To Minor League Deal

The Brewers have a new agreement with right-hander Jacob Waguespack on a minor league deal, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He has been assigned to their Arizona complex.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Brewers Release Jacob Waguespack

The Brewers have released right-hander Jacob Waguespack, who’s been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate in Nashville, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 11

The Extras: How 2 Brewers Relief Arms Are Preparing for a Moment They Can't Predict

Jacob Waguespack doesn't identify as a member of any extreme overhand pitching brotherhood, if such a thing exists. Sidearmers and submariners are famous for sticking together, but as Waguespack noted, that's because most of them had to relearn to throw—as, for instance, Grant Anderson did during h...

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Former Blue Jay Jacob Waguespack signs minor league deal with Brewers

A former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher has found a new home. On Thursday afternoon, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that the Milwaukee Brewers have signed Jacob Waguespack to a minor league deal.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29

Brewers, Jacob Waguespack Agree To Minor League Deal

The Brewers and right-hander Jacob Waguespack are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The Wasserman client receives a non-roster invitation to major league spring training.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28, 2025

Rays outright Coco Montes, release Jacob Waguespack

The Rays announced this afternoon that they’ve assigned infielder Coco Montes outright to Triple-A. In addition, right-hander Jacob Waguespack has been released.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25, 2025

Rays designate pitcher for assignment to make room for Jonny DeLuca

The Rays announced today that infielder Ha-Seong Kim has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 22nd, due to a low back strain. Outfielder Jonny DeLuca has been reinstated from the 60-day IL to take Kim’s active roster spot.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6, 2025

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Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / November 6, 2024

Rays bringing back Waguespack on 1-year deal

Jacob Waguespack, who missed a big chunk of the 2024 season with a shoulder injury, has agreed to return to the Rays on a one-year, $1.3 million deal.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Bluejaysnation / November 5, 2024

News and Notes: Former Blue Jay Jacob Waguespack re-signs with the Rays

A former Blue Jay is sticking in Major League Baseball. On Monday afternoon, it was reported that Jacob Waguespack agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.3 million with the Tampa Bay Rays, along with a team option worth $1.5 million for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4, 2024

Rays, righty Jacob Waguespack agree to extension

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Bluejaysnation / March 26, 2024

Blue Jays News and Notes: Former Blue Jay Jacob Waguespack made the Tampa Bay Rays, looking at prospect Carson Pierce’s changeup, and more!

Spring Training is over, but there’s still room for some News and Notes. The Blue Jays have an intriguing arm in the minor league, a former Blue Jays has made a big league roster, and who doesn’t love top 100 lists?

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / January 17, 2024

Rays add Orix Buffaloes high leverage reliever RHP Jacob Waguespack

Waguespack recorded the final outs of a dramatic Game 7 in 2022, but struggled in 2023. Now he returns stateside hoping to right the ship. The Tampa Bay Rays have added right-handed pitcher Jacob Waguespack on a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 15, 2024

Former Blue Jay Jacob Waguespack signs a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays

A former Blue Jay is back in the American League East. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Tampa Bay Rays have signed 2019 starter Jacob Waguespack to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.