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Player DetailBrandon Waddell
Brandon Waddell
NYM · Reliever
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Brandon Waddell Injury News & Updates
Jul 13, 2022
Heads overseas
The Cardinals sold Waddell's contract to the Korea Baseball Organization's Doosan Bears on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
According to Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency, Waddell will earn $230,000 for the remainder of the 2022 KBO season while pitching for Doosan. Waddell made nine relief appearances in the majors between three different teams in 2021, but he's pitched exclusively at Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization in 2022. Over 30 innings at Triple-A, he posted a 3.30 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.
Apr 7, 2022
Outrighted off roster
The Cardinals outrighted Waddell to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
St. Louis never formally announced that Waddell was designated for assignment, but he evidently went unclaimed off waivers and will remain in the organization. Waddell will lose his place on the 40-man roster, however, with his spot going to fellow reliever Andre Pallante, who was informed he would be part of the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen.
Sep 24, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
Waddell was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Waddell rejoined the Cardinals' bullpen Wednesday but didn't make any appearances during his stint with the major-league club. He'll head back to Memphis after right-hander Jack Flaherty (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Sep 20, 2021
Recalled by Cardinals
Waddell was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Waddell returned from the COVID-19 injured list in Memphis last weekend, and he tossed three scoreless innings across three relief appearances since then. The southpaw recorded a 4.15 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 4.1 innings across four appearances with the Cardinals this year and should be available as a low-leverage reliever.
Sep 13, 2021
Returns from virus-related absence
Waddell made his return from Triple-A Memphis' COVID-19 injured list Friday and appeared out of the bullpen Saturday, striking out two and allowing a hit in a scoreless inning.
ANALYSIS
Waddell's relief appearance was his first with either Triple-A or St. Louis since July 9, as the 27-year-old had been shut down on two occasions due to virus-related health and safety protocols. He looks like he's healthy again as the season winds down, but Waddell's extended absence may be enough to take him out of the running for a promotion to the big club in September.
Aug 20, 2021
Lands on COVID-19 list
Waddell (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 list Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddell tested positive for the virus in mid-July and spent a month on the COVID IL before being activated last weekend, and he'll return to the specialized IL without appearing in a game. The specifics of the situation remain unclear, but he'll be unavailable until he clears the health and safety protocols.
Aug 14, 2021
Returns from IL
Waddell (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old had been on the virus-related list since July 16 after testing positive for COVID-19. Waddell has appeared in four games for the Cardinals, allowing two earned runs on four hits and five walks in 4.1 innings of relief work. A corresponding move will be required to get St. Louis' 40-man roster, now at 41, down to 40 again.
Jul 16, 2021
Tests positive for COVID-19
Waddell has tested positive for COVID-19, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddell was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, and he'll be away from the team for at least 10 days following his positive test result. The southpaw is experiencing mild symptoms, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action.
Jul 16, 2021
Placed on COVID-19 IL
Waddell was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after being optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
ANALYSIS
It was announced earlier Friday that Waddell was being sent down to Memphis, and now it sounds like he'll be in COVID-19 protocols for the time being. It's not clear if the left-hander has tested positive for the virus, or if he was just exposed to someone who did. Fellow southpaw T.J. McFarland was recalled from Memphis in a corresponding roster move.
Jul 16, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
Waddell was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Waddell made four appearances during his latest big-league stint, allowing two runs in 4.1 innings while striking out six and walking five. He now owns a 6.75 ERA and 2.46 WHIP in 9.1 innings of relief this season.
Jul 5, 2021
So far, so good with Cardinals
Waddell, who fired 1.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and a walk while recording a strikeout in a loss to the Rockies on Sunday, has scoreless efforts in each of his first two appearances with the Cardinals since being recalled from Triple-A Memphis last Monday.
ANALYSIS
The left-hander got a fresh start with the Cardinals after so-so tenures with the Twins and Orioles to begin the season, and he's been effective over the small sample of 2.2 frames in St. Louis. Waddell had only 3.1 innings of big-league experience coming into the season, so while his handedness makes him a potentially valuable matchup-based asset for manager Mike Shildt, his exposure to high-leverage scenarios will likely be limited early.
Jun 28, 2021
Recalled by Cardinals
Waddell was recalled by the Cardinals on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Waddell made major-league appearances with the Twins and Orioles to begin the year, and he posted a 9.00 ERA in five innings across five outings. The southpaw will now be available to make his team debut for the Cardinals, but he should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever.
Jun 6, 2021
Finds new organization
The Cardinals claimed Waddell off waivers from the Orioles on Sunday and assigned him to Triple-A Memphis.
ANALYSIS
Waddell will move on to his third organization of the season after being waived by the Twins earlier in 2021. The 27-year-old lefty has made five relief appearances at the big-league level between Minnesota and Baltimore this season, giving up five earned runs on 10 hits and four walks over five innings.
Jun 4, 2021
DFA'd by Orioles
Waddell was designated for assignment by Baltimore on Friday.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Twins in early May and spent less than a week in the majors for the Orioles, making one appearance. Waddell could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
May 28, 2021
Sent back to Triple-A
Waddell was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Waddell spent five days on the Orioles' roster, throwing a scoreless inning of relief Thursday against the White Sox in his lone appearance. Tyler Nevin was recalled in a corresponding move.
May 23, 2021
Called up Sunday
Waddell was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Waddell was designated for assignment by Minnesota on May 7, and Baltimore claimed him from waivers the next day. The southpaw will replace Travis Lakins in the bullpen, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move.
May 8, 2021
Claimed by Orioles
Waddell was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Waddell was designated for assignment by Minnesota on Friday, and he'll now report to Triple-A Norfolk. The left-hander made brief appearances in the majors earlier in the season and allowed five runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out one in four innings. Right-hander Jay Flaa was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
May 7, 2021
Designated for assignment
Waddell was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddell has spent a pair of brief stints on the Twins' roster this season but has failed to impress. He's allowed five earned runs on 10 hits in four innings of work, walking three while striking out just one. His absence clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Twins to select the contract of Trevor Larnach, who's set to make his big-league debut.
May 5, 2021
Sent down by Twins
Waddell was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddell gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits in two-thirds of an inning to take the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday. He'll return to the minors after Lewis Thorpe was recalled ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday.
May 5, 2021
Takes loss Tuesday
Waddell (0-1) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Rangers. He gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits across two-thirds of an inning.
ANALYSIS
Waddell entered the game in the top of the 10th inning after Taylor Rogers blew the save while holding a two-run lead, but he was even worst -- he couldn't even pitch the entire inning before leaving the mound. Waddell has been woeful since returning to the big-league roster on May 3, as he has given up six runs (five earned) across two appearances (one inning pitched).
May 3, 2021
Back in big leagues
Waddell was recalled by the Twins on Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddell spent a week in the big-league bullpen early in the season and threw three scoreless innings despite striking out zero batters and allowing seven baserunners. He'll likely remain in a low-leverage role this time around. Randy Dobnak was optioned in a corresponding move.
Apr 14, 2021
Sent back down
Waddell was optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddell gave the Twins a week's worth of bullpen depth, logging a scoreless inning in his lone appearance. He will likely be up and down all season between the majors and Triple-A.
Apr 7, 2021
Contract selected by Minnesota
Waddell's contract was selected by the Twins on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddell started the season on Minnesota's taxi squad after he narrowly missed out on a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. He'll now be added to the 40-man roster after he struck out 15 in 9.1 innings this spring. Brent Rooker (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, while Edwar Colina (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
Mar 30, 2021
Gets spot on taxi squad
The Twins assigned Waddell to their taxi squad Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Waddell narrowly missed out on making the Twins' Opening Day bullpen, as he and Derek Law were finalists for the remaining spot that ultimately went to Caleb Thielbar. The Twins' decision to include Waddell on the taxi squad is a decent consolation prize, since he's now seemingly positioned as the next man up for a promotion should Minnesota require another pitcher at any point during its season-opening six-game road trip. The 26-year-old lefty looked dominant in spring training, holding opposing hitters to a .188 average while striking out 15 in 9.1 innings.
Feb 12, 2021
Clears waivers
Waddell cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by the Twins on Thursday but will remain with the organization after clearing waivers. Waddell will still join the team at big-league spring training as a non-roster invitee.
Feb 11, 2021
Designated for assignment
Waddell was designated for assignment by the Twins on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
After being claimed off waivers by the Twins at the end of October, Waddell will be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for outfielder Kyle Garlick, who was claimed by Minnesota in a corresponding move. Waddell made his major-league debut with Pittsburgh in 2020, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings.
Oct 30, 2020
Claimed by Minnesota
Waddell was claimed off waivers by the Twins on Friday.
ANALYSIS
The left-hander made his big-league debut with Pittsburgh in 2020, appearing in two games and allowing one run on two hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 3.1 innings. Waddell struggled at Triple-A last year with an 8.70 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 69:40 K:BB over 61 innings.
Sep 1, 2020
Sent down Tuesday
Waddell was optioned to the Pirates' alternate training site Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Waddell was effective over limited action out of the bullpen during his time in the majors as he allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings during his two appearances. He'll return to the team's alternate training site but could be an option to rejoin the Pirates if injuries occur.
Aug 9, 2020
Contract selected by Pittsburgh
Waddell had his contract selected by the Pirates on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old was included in the Pirates' 60-player pool and will now have the chance to make his big-league debut. Waddell spent most of 2019 at Triple-A Indianapolis but struggled with an 8.70 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 69:40 K:BB over 61 innings.
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