{"id":236367,"date":"2026-07-06T01:38:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T01:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/236367\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T01:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T01:38:14","slug":"pittsburgh-pirates-release-2-year-mlb-player-after-nationals-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/236367\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh Pirates Release 2-Year MLB Player After Nationals Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BRADENTON, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 23: Davis Wendzel #53 of the Pittsburgh Pirates catches the ball before Paul DeJong #18 of the New York Yankees can make the tag at first base in the third inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at LECOM Park on February 23, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> recently finished a series with the Washington Nationals<\/a>. They won 11-5 on Sunday afternoon, improved to 46-45, and will take on the Atlanta Braves<\/a> in their next series. During the Nationals series, the Pirates announced a wave of roster moves.<\/p>\n

One of those roster moves was selecting the contract of Noah Murdock<\/a>, who has since been optioned to Triple-A.<\/p>\n

Another one of the Pirates\u2019 recent moves was cutting ties with a 2-year MLB<\/a> player.<\/p>\n

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Pirates Release Davis Wendzel
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GettyBRADENTON, FLORIDA \u2013 FEBRUARY 23: Davis Wendzel #53 of the Pittsburgh Pirates catches the ball before Paul DeJong<\/a> #18 of the New York Yankees<\/a> can make the tag at first base in the third inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at LECOM Park on February 23, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

MLB.com wrote (on 7\/5):<\/a> \u201cPittsburgh Pirates released 3B Davis Wendzel.\u201d<\/p>\n

MLBTR.com\u2019s Mark Polishuk<\/a> broke the news, and the release can be found on Davis Wendzel\u2019s transactions tracker, but the 29-year-old is no longer with the organization after one season:<\/p>\n

\u201cWendzel was another offseason minor league signing, and the infielder had his contract selected to the 26-man roster in June to add some depth when Konnor Griffin<\/a> was still on the injured list.\u00a0 Wendzel appeared in only two games with the Pirates before he was optioned back down to Triple-A, and his DFA comes only a couple of days after he was placed on the Triple-A injured list.\u201d<\/p>\n

If Wendzel is injured, it\u2019s unlikely a team will want to pick him up, given his limited opportunities and track record. The 29 y\/o Wednzel has played just 29 games in MLB in his short Major League career.<\/p>\n

This season with the Pirates, Wednzel played two games (4 at-bats) and did not get a hit.<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Last-Minute Tommy Edman Change Before Padres Series Finale<\/a><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Davis Wendzel?
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GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 JUNE 11: Davis Wendzel #38 of the Texas Rangers<\/a> at Dodger Stadium on June 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Now that he\u2019s been released, David Wendzel is eligible to sign with any MLB team.<\/p>\n

In 53 career at-bats, Wendzel has a batting average of .128 with one home run, 2 doubles, and six total hits. He spent a brief time in MLB with the Texas Rangers.<\/p>\n

Originally a first-round draft pick with the Rangers in 2019 out of Baylor University, David Wednzel\u2019s initial numbers in limited big league opportunities aren\u2019t great, but it will be interesting to see if another team takes a chance on him and what role he may or may not play in that organization.<\/p>\n

More MLB on Heavy: Atlanta Braves Make Roster Decision on Recently Cut MLB Pitcher During Mets Series<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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