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Waguespack fortifies Detroit’s middle relief mix after posting a stellar 2.49 ERA (3.09 xERA), 0.91 WHIP and 35/18 K/BB ratio across 47 innings this past season. He’ll continue operating in low-leverage spots for the Tigers.

The 32-year-old hurler returns to the big leagues for the first time since the 2024 campaign. Waguespack, who was acquired from the Brewers on Wednesday, had posted a 1.66 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 33/15 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings at Triple-A Nashville. Expect him to function in a middle relief role for the Tigers.

Waguespack has posted a strong 1.66 ERA and 33/15 K/BB ratio across 21 2/3 innings for Triple-A Nashville this season. The 32-year-old journeyman presumably has a chance to pitch out of the Tigers’ bullpen in the near future. He hasn’t appeared in the majors since making four appearances for the Rays back in 2024.

The 32-year-old right-hander was granted his release on Saturday so that he could explore the open market, but ultimately, he decided that the best option for him would be to rejoin the Brewers on a minor league contract. He’ll return to Triple-A Nashville where he posted a 2.25 ERA and 23/11 K/BB ratio over 16 innings in his first 11 appearances.

Waguespack was in Brewers camp as a non-roster invitee this spring before posting a strong 2.25 ERA and 23/11 K/BB ratio across 16 innings over 11 appearances for Triple-A Nashville. The 32-year-old journeyman has made 31 appearances in the big leagues since 2019.

The Rays thought they had something interesting in Waguespack a couple of years ago, but he went on to miss most of 2024 with shoulder issues and he didn’t impress them enough in the minors to get a chance last season. He wound up with a 2.45 ERA and a 31/11 K/BB in 33 innings as a Triple-A reliever, with the last 10 of his 25 appearances coming after the Phillies picked him up. He’ll be a long shot to win a spot in the Milwaukee pen this spring.