Rowan Wick

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30+13 innings pitched. [20] Wick was released by the Cubs organization on July 15. [21]

Toronto Blue Jays

On July 27, 2023, Wick signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. [22] He did not appear in a game for the Braves organization and was released on July 31. [23]

On August 2, 2023, Wick signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. [24] [25] In 20 games for the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, he posted a 3.86 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 5 saves in 21.0 innings of work. Wick elected free agency following the season on November 6. [26]

Yokohama DeNA BayStars

On December 16, 2023, Wick signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball. [27]

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Rowan Wick
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Wick with the Chicago Cubs in 2019
Yokohama DeNA BayStars – No. 62
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-09) November 9, 1992 (age 31)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 31, 2018, for the San Diego Padres