Milwaukee Brewers part ways with Jacob Waguespack despite strong Triple-A numbers.
The Milwaukee Brewers have moved on from veteran right-hander Jacob Waguespack, granting him his release after a stint with their Triple-A affiliate in Nashville. The decision gives the 32-year-old the opportunity to explore other organizations in search of a more direct route back to the big leagues.
Waguespack’s major-league résumé is relatively brief, spanning parts of three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays. Across just over 100 innings at the MLB level, he has posted a 5.11 ERA, paired with modest strikeout and walk rates that have limited his staying power in a big league bullpen.
Despite that, his recent performance in Nashville painted a far more encouraging picture. In limited action this season, Waguespack was effective, missing bats at a high rate while keeping run production in check.
His strikeout numbers surged well above league average, supported by a strong swinging-strike rate that suggested his arsenal was playing well against Triple-A hitters. Command remained an issue at times, but the overall results were among the better stretches of his recent career.
Pitch-wise, Waguespack relies on a low-90s four-seam fastball, complemented by a cutter in the mid-80s and a changeup that sits a bit lower. That mix has helped him generate swings and misses, even if inconsistency with location has occasionally undercut his effectiveness.
His professional journey has been anything but linear. Waguespack last appeared in the majors in 2024 and spent the 2025 season splitting time between affiliates in two organizations, where he turned in strong results overall.
He also brings international experience, having pitched for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan, including an impressive 2022 campaign before a step back the following year.
Moves like this are common as the season progresses, particularly for veterans on minor league deals who may not have a clear opening on a crowded depth chart.
For Waguespack, the release could ultimately serve as an opportunity—whether that means catching on with a team in need of bullpen depth or returning in a familiar setting under a new agreement.
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