• Associated Press

Mar 9, 2026, 06:09 PM ET

NORTH PORT, Florida — One awkward step has cost

The well-traveled, 28-year-old Wentz was supposed to be in the mix for a spot in the rotation. He posted a 5-7 record with a 5.60 ERA for three teams last season, including a 3-6 mark with a 4.92 ERA in 14 appearances for the Braves (13 starts).

Wentz entered Sunday’s game as a reliever in the fifth inning and had two outs with a man on third when Tampa Bay’s Taylor Walls bunted. Wentz went to cover first, stepped gingerly on the bag and collided with Walls.