Neil Wagner

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Wagner to have Tommy John surgery

Wagner last pitched for the Blue Jays on May 14th. He had pitched in 10 games with a 8.1 ERA.

Wagner, 30, is on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster. He split time between Toronto and Triple-A Buffalo this season prior to being placed on the disabled list.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11...y-john-surgery

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Neil Wagner signed to a 2-year minor-league deal by the Tampa Bay Rays.
He had TJ surgery in mid-August.

http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2014/0...creative-deal/

Why did Neil Wagner agree to this deal? Considering there is so little money involved, we have to think that it is because of the Rays’ reputation for turning relievers’ careers around. While Wagner is rehabbing, he will have the opportunity to talk to Jim Hickey along with minor league coaches Marty DeMerritt and Neil Allen to prepare him for what he hopes is a breakout season. We know how good the Rays are at making subtle adjustments to pitchers that can spur them to success, and the fact that they faced Wagner in four different games should only streamline that process.