Michael

Wuertz

Wuertz picked up his 17th save for Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Jimmy Anderson is the other candidate. By going with 12 pitchers, the Cubs won’t have room for either Scott McClain or Nic Jackson on the bench.

Wuertz made just one appearance in his week with the Cubs, allowing two runs in an inning.

Wuertz had a 1.23 ERA in 14 2/3 innings for Iowa. He should resume being an asset in middle relief.

We don’t have confirmation of all the teams in attendance, but the Twins were expected to send someone. Wuertz was limited to just 39 appearances last season due to a thumb injury, posting an ugly 6.68 ERA and 32/26 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings. However, he was one of the best set-up men in the game just couple of years ago and could be a nice bounceback candidate.

Wuertz failed to attract much interest on the open market this winter after posting an ugly 6.68 ERA and 32/26 K/BB ratio in 33 2/3 innings last year for the A’s. The 31-year-old right-hander will presumably serve as organizational relief depth for the Mariners this season.

CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman wrote Thursday morning that Wuertz had agreed to a contract with the M’s. But that’s apparently incorrect. The 31-year-old right-hander has struggled to attract free agent interest after registering a rough 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last year for the A’s.

Wuertz struggled to attract interest on the free agent market this winter after posting an ugly 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last season for the Athletics. The Twins are expected to attend next week’s throwing session.

Wuertz held a 6.68 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last season for the Athletics, but he was one of the better relievers in the AL in just a couple years ago, so it’s a little surprising that he hasn’t netted at least a minor league deal yet. The Twins are one team that’s expected to attend the workout.

Wuertz threw for 15 teams Thursday in Tempe last week, but failed to impress. He was limited to just 39 appearances last season due to a thumb injury, posting an ugly 6.68 ERA and 32/26 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings. However, Wuertz was one of the best set-up men in the game just a couple of years ago. It’s surprising that a team like the Twins, who were in attendance at his workout and will begin the season with a paper-thin ‘pen, haven’t at least offered a minor league deal.