A former Atlanta Braves prospect will have the chance to make his debut with the big league team. The Braves announced on Friday that they had claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
As part of a corresponding move, they designated right-hander Kevin Herget for assignment.
The #Braves today claimed LHP Joey Wentz off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated RHP Kevin Herget for assignment.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 11, 2025
Wentz was taken by the Braves 40th overall during the competitive balance round A section of the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft.