"It's been a tumultuous couple of years for Jacob Waguespack. The 32-year-old right handed reliever has been here, there and everywhere over the last four years. After making his big league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, Waguespack has been on a journey that he hopes is finally going more in a straight line after recently signing a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers."
"Waguespack was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 37th round of the 2012 MLB draft but did not sign. Instead, he signed as an amatuer free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2015. Three years later at the 2018 trade deadline, he was dealt to Toronto in exchange for Aaron Loup. In Toronto, Waguespack got his first taste of big league action when he pitched in 16 games, including 13 starts."
"He pitched the entire next season in Triple-A Buffalo and had a very effective season. He started 10 games, and pitched in 24 total with a 2.86 ERA in 69.1 innings with 74 strikeouts and only allowed three home runs. But instead of competing for a big league spot the following year, he elected to play overseas. Waguespack played with the Orix Buffaloes in 2022 and 2023 and returned to the big leagues with the Rays in 2024."
Jacob Waguespack is a 32-year-old right-handed reliever who recently signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. He debuted in MLB with Toronto in 2019, pitching 16 games (including 13 starts) and posting a 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 4.91 FIP over 78 innings. He struggled in 2020, then posted a strong 2.86 ERA in Triple-A Buffalo in 2021 with 74 strikeouts in 69.1 innings and just three home runs allowed. He played for the Orix Buffaloes in 2022–2023 and returned briefly to MLB with the Rays in 2024. Milwaukee's trade of Freddy Peralta could create an opportunity for Waguespack to reach the majors this year.
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