Military Service
At the conclusion of the 1943 season, Wensloff enlisted in the United States Army and served in World War II. When the Yankees were preparing for the start of the 1944 season, the team originally had no idea where Wensloff was, as they had not heard from him. He was inactive for the 1944 season. In 1945, Wensloff was traded from the Yankees to the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League for Johnny Kreevich, allowing him to simultaneously pitch professionally and continue serving in the war. In 10 games for the Padres, he won three and lost four with a 3.82 ERA. Afer the 1945 season and the war ended, Wensloff remained in military service, and as a result did not play in 1946.
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