Boston Red Sox & Detroit Tigers Complete Trade

The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers have completed a trade, with Boston acquiring right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter in exchange for minor league righty CJ Weins.

Wingenter, 30, has pitched in parts of three MLB seasons, including a stint with the Tigers in 2023.

Known for his impressive strikeout rates, he spent this year at Triple-A Toledo, where he posted a 3.31 ERA with 48 strikeouts over 32.2 innings.

Trey Wingenter is a 6’7 RHP, who throws a hard fastball (96) & a gyro-slider.

Added a FS this year likely to seperate his fastball + has generated a 47.4% whiff Rate and a 35.1% chase rate with it.

Produced whiff/chase rates ≥ 31% in 2023.

3.31 ERA | 32.2 IP in 2024 (AAA). pic.twitter.com/glaFDvrBXG
— Pat (@PatSullivan05) July 7, 2024

Wingenter’s ability to miss bats and induce ground balls, enhanced by his newly added splitter, caught the attention of the Red Sox.

Due to an assignment clause in his minor-league contract, the Tigers needed to add Wingenter to their 40-man roster or trade him if another team offered a roster spot.

The Red Sox seized this opportunity, adding a potentially valuable bullpen arm to their depth, especially given their current injuries. Wingenter will join a bullpen that includes key relievers like Kenley Jansen and others, providing a crucial right-handed option.

Here’s the newest Tigers pitcher, CJ Weins, who was pitching for Salem. Fastball, slider, curve. You can find the complete scouting report over at ⁦@SoxProspects⁩. pic.twitter.com/lrHKUWcbHT
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) July 7, 2024