Through 118 1/3 career innings in the major leagues, Wantz has posted a 3.88 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. He struck out 126 batters over this stretch while operating primarily out of the bullpen.

Between 2022 and 2023, Wantz posted a 4-1 record with a 3.51 ERA, 1.126 WHIP, 85 strikeouts and a 1.2 WAR in 69 games, opening four and closing 12. The Rays could use an arm like that, despite ...