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Brewers Bring Back Jacob Waguespack
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The Milwaukee Brewers have, once again, added veteran right-hander Jacob Waguespack to the organization, agreeing to a new minor-league contract after his recent release earlier in May.
According to the MLB transaction log, Waguespack has already been assigned to the club's Arizona complex as he works toward returning to Triple-A Nashville.
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Waguespack had previously pitched for Nashville before Milwaukee granted him his release on May 4. The move likely gave the 32-year-old an opportunity to test the market and see if another organization would provide a clearer path back to the major leagues.
After no immediate opportunities surfaced, the veteran reliever opted to reunite with the Brewers on a fresh deal.
The expectation is that Waguespack's stay at the Arizona complex will be temporary, serving as a brief ramp-up period before he rejoins Triple-A Nashville later this season.
Milwaukee continues to value experienced pitching depth throughout the organization, particularly with the demands of a long season and constant roster movement.
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Given the early injuries that the team has sustained, it's likely the organization wanted to keep some depth within the bullpen, and bringing back Waguespack provides exactly that.
In recent years, Waguespack has been with multiple organizations while attempting to work his way back to the majors. He last appeared in the big leagues during the 2024 season with the Tampa Bay Rays , although his time spent with the club was in a very limited capacity.
Last year, he split time between the Triple-A affiliates for both the Rays and Philadelphia Phillies organizations. Across those stops, he posted an impressive 2.45 ERA over 33 innings, though he did not receive an MLB call-up.
Milwaukee originally signed Waguespack to a non-roster agreement during the offseason, giving him another opportunity to compete for bullpen depth entering 2026.
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In 16 innings at Triple-A Nashville this season, the right-hander surrendered eight runs, though only four were earned. He also generated impressive strikeout numbers, recording 23 strikeouts against 68 batters faced.
While Waguespack's swing-and-miss ability has remained notable, command has occasionally been an issue. He issued 11 walks during his early-season work with Nashville.
Even without overpowering velocity, he has continued to find ways to miss bats by mixing pitches effectively. His fastball typically sits around 92 mph, complemented by a cutter and changeup that sit around the mid-80s.
For the Brewers, bringing Waguespack back into the mix provides another experienced arm within the organization capable of contributing valuable depth at the upper levels of the minor leagues.
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