Hayden Wesneski Stats

Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski is expected to replace Justin Steele (forearm) in the rotation. Wesneski was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and used out of the bullpen. He allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out four in Tuesday's relief appearance. According to Cubs manager David Ross, Steele will miss his next two starts, and the plan is for Wesneski to replace him in the starting rotation. Wesneski struggled with a 5.03 ERA and 1.32 WHIP before being demoted to Triple-A Iowa in mid-May. The 25-year-old will draw a two-start week. He has a tough matchup on the road Tuesday against the Angels and then is scheduled to face the Giants Sunday. Despite having two starts, Wesneski is considered a risky fantasy option in Week 11.

3 months ago

The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Hayden Wesneski on Tuesday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The 25-year-old began the 2023 campaign in the Cubs rotation, making eight starts and posting a 5.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 16.7% strikeout rate across 39.1 innings of work. However, manager David Ross will use Wesneski out of the bullpen this time around, as the club already has a full rotation. The former sixth-round pick can be left on the waiver wire for now, as he likely won't be used in late-inning situations, but fantasy managers can take a chance on him if he happens to rejoin the starting staff.

3 months ago

Chicago Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski was on his game in a winning effort over the visiting San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon. The right-hander hurled five innings of one-run ball while allowing four hits and one walk alongside three strikeouts. The lone damage off the rookie came on a second-inning solo home run from Padres third baseman Manny Machado but that would be the lone extra-base hit he surrendered on the afternoon. It's been an uneven start to the season for Wesneski who allowed 10 runs across his first two starts before settling in and allowing only four across his next two. After allowing just one earned run in his fifth start he'll carry a 5.24 ERA into his next scheduled start against the Nationals in Washington on Tuesday.

5 months ago