October 2, 2008 Marlins reliever Doug Waechter was taken off the team's 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Our View:Waechter was not bad this year for Florida, throwing 63.1 innings with an ERA of 3.69 and WHIP of 1.33. He can elect to become a free agent instead of report to the minors, and the guess here is that is exactly what will happen.
August 26, 2008 Doug Waechter has been activated from the DL following his bout with right rotator cuff inflammation, according to the AP. The Marlins placed lefthander Renyel Pinto on the 15-day DL as the corresponding move.
Our View:Waechter has fared well with the Marlins this season (1.21 WHIP over 56.1 innings) and is worth consideration in deeper NL-only leagues that use middle men.
August 11, 2008 Doug Waechter was placed on the DL on Monday because of right rotator cuff inflammation, according to the Associated Press. Logan Kensing has been recalled to take his roster spot.
Our View:Waechter has been a solid contributor this year with a 3.51 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 2.32 K/BB mark, so his loss will certainly be felt in Florida, that is unless youngster Kensing comes through.
August 11, 2008 Doug Waechter hasn't pitched since last Wednesday as he is dealing with a sore right shoulder, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:He may not pitch again soon, but is hoping the rest will allow him to avoid the DL.
March 6, 2007 Tampa Bay assigned Doug Waechter to the minor leagues Tuesday, according to the AP. Waechter is recovering from shoulder surgery and won't be ready to pitch until at least June.
