The Minnesota Twins claimed left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a reinforcement for their injury-thinned staff.

After injuries to Zebby Matthews and Pablo López, we knew the Twins were going to have to figure out how to manage the pitching staff. This led to promotions of David Festa, Simeon Woods Richardson, Travis Adams,

The Twins announced that they have claimed left-handed reliever Joey Wentz off waivers from the Pirates. Wentz is out of options, so the Twins will need to make a corresponding roster move. Sending reliever Jorge Alcala to AAA-St.