Ken Waldichuk

The Nationals claimed LHP Ken Waldichuk off waivers.

Fantasy Impact

Waldichuk had been designated for assignment by the Rays. He will add pitching depth for Washington heading into spring training.

Ken Waldichuk has been traded, along with Brett Wisely, from the Atlanta Braves to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Fantasy Impact

Waldichuk pitched in 42 games (29 starts) with the Athletics in 2022 and 2023 and pitched to a 5.28 ERA in 175.2 innings. He underwent Tommy John surgery and missed all of 2024 and then struggled to an 8.65 ERA in Triple-A Las Vegas over 51 innings last season. Waldichuk will likely open the year in Triple-A Durham.

Ken Waldichuk has been claimed off of waivers by the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, infielder Vidal Brujan was designed for assignment by Atlanta.

Fantasy Impact

Waldichuk, who turned 28 today, was once a top-100 MLB prospect. The lefthander pitched in 42 games (29 starts) with the Athletics in 2022 and 2023 and pitched to a 5.28 ERA in 175.2 innings. Waldichuk underwent Tommy John surgery and missed all of 2024 and then struggled to an 8.65 ERA in Triple-A Las Vegas over 51 innings last season. Over four minor league seasons, Waldichuk has struck out 417 batters in 288.1 innings while pitching to a 4.00 ERA. The southpaw heads to Atlanta in the hopes of resurrecting his promising career.

The Athletics designated LHP Ken Waldichuk for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

The Athletics needed to open a spot on their 40-man roster after trading for Jeff McNeil. He missed all of last season working his way back from Tommy John surgery.

The Athletics and SP Ken Waldichuk have agreed to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Waldichuk spent 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery before being optioned to Triple-A late in the summer. He is expected to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster.