Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (oblique) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Friday, according to the team. Wells is ready to pitch in a live game after he threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. It remains to be seen if the 26-year-old will return to Baltimore's starting rotation or bullpen when he's activated from the injured list, but either way, he won't have much fantasy upside the rest of the way in September. Wells has made 20 starts for ...

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells (oblique) threw his second bullpen session on Thursday and all reports were positive. He will throw a live batting practice session soon, after which his plans will become more clear. It's undecided if Wells will return to the Orioles as a starter or reliever to close out the 2022 season. The 27-year-old right-hander has gone 7-6 this year with a 3.90 ERA (4.40 FIP), a 1.11 WHIP and a 68:23 K:BB in 94 2/3 innings over his 20 starts, but he'll ...

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells (oblique) was able to throw long toss prior to Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander has been sidelined since late July due to a Grade 1 oblique strain. Wells has been making progress and is hopeful to get back on the mound before the end of the season. He currently holds a 3.90 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 68/23 K/BB ratio over 94 2/3 innings through 20 starts. Fantasy managers can be hopeful he returns this season, but might need to ...

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Tyler Wells (side) on the 15-day injured list with left side discomfort on Thursday and recalled right-handers Beau Sulser and Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A Norfolk in corresponding moves. Left-hander Nick Vespi was optioned to Norfolk. Wells left his start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning and will now be forced to miss the next two weeks. Kyle Bradish (shoulder) is expected to return soon to take Wells' spot in the ...

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said there's a pretty good chance that starting pitcher Tyler Wells (back) will land on the injured list, but the team will wait until he undergoes more testing on Thursday. The Orioles are calling Wells' injury a lower back/side ailment after he was forced from his outing early on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 27-year-old right-hander entered the day with a 3.69 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings over 19 starts, and he allowed ...

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells (back) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Tampa Bay Rays with lower-back discomfort. He allowed four earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five across 4 1/3 innings before leaving. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day, and he will undergo further evaluation after the game. It's unclear if Wells will be available for his next start Monday against the Texas Rangers. Wells owns a 3.90 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and a 68:23 K: BB across ...

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Tyler Wells (tendinitis) said that he would like to get the chance to close games for the O's when he returns from the injured list with right wrist tendinitis, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. The 26-year-old's last four appearances prior to his IL stint all came in the ninth inning, though none were in a save situation. Wells' usage by manager Brandon Hyde, coupled with trade rumors surrounding several O's relievers makes it seem reasonable that he could be ...

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 20. The 26-year-old has been a nice pickup has a Rule 5 selection for the Orioles. He is posting a 3.92 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 55/9 K/BB ratio across 43 2/3 innings in 29 relief appearances. Wells is dealing with left wrist tendinitis, so it's uncertain what kind of timetable he's looking at right now. Regardless, Wells won't be an asset in most fantasy formats. Possibly, only formats that ...