Wells (2-1) got the win over the Royals on Tuesday, allowing four runs on three hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Wells was punished by the long ball in Tuesday's outing, as all three hits he gave up were home runs. Bobby Witt and MJ Melendez took him deep in the first inning to put up three quick runs for the Royals. He wound up retiring 14 of the next 16 batters following the second home run before Salvador Perez led off the sixth with a solo blast to center. Wells got plenty of support from his offense, leading to second consecutive win for the 28-year-old. He's fared well overall so far, posting a 3.34 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB over 25 innings. A tougher test lies ahead for Wells, who is projected to face Atlanta on the road over the weekend.

Wells (1-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over 5.2 against the Red Sox. He struck out seven.

EDGE Analysis

Wells was sharp Wednesday, allowing just a pair of runs while recording a season-high seven strikeouts en route to his first win of the year. Over his last two starts, Wells has allowed just two runs on seven hits in 12.2 innings while punching out 12. He lowered his ERA to 2.79 with a 0.72 WHIP and an excellent 23:3 K:BB. Wells currently lines up to face the Royals in his next outing.

Wells did not factor into the decision Friday, pitching seven scoreless innings in which he allowed three hits and a walk during a 2-1 win over the Tigers. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Wells didn't allow a baserunner to reach second as he cruised through seven shutout frames against the Tigers. He was in line for his first win of the year thanks to a solo shot from Austin Hays in the bottom of the seventh, but the Tigers were able to tie the game at 1-1 in the top of the ninth. Through four appearances (three starts), Wells sports a 2.70 ERA and a 0.69 WHIP with a strong 16:2 K:BB over 23.1 innings.

Wells did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the White Sox. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Wells served up a solo home run to Jake Burger in the second to open the scoring but was able to settle down and tossed three scoreless frames before getting into trouble in the sixth. The right-hander allowed four of the first five hitters to reach in the inning and was pulled after an RBI single from Eloy Jimenez extended Chicago's lead to 3-1. After a scoreless five innings in his first start of the year, Wells has given up seven runs over his past two outings (11.1 innings), but he did post a 9:1 K:BB during those contests.

Wells (0-1) yielded four runs on six hits through six innings in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

In his latest outing, Wells got off to a rocky start, allowing two hits and an RBI single in the first inning. The 28-year-old settled in, showing decent efficiency by throwing 60 of 91 pitches for strikes. However, Wells could not avoid the long ball, yielding a solo homer to Aaron Judge in the third and a two-run shot to Franchy Cordero in the fifth. Wells now holds a 3.27 ERA with 10 strikeouts through 11 innings. Despite those numbers, the recent call-up of Grayson Rodriguez may return Wells to a relief role once starter Kyle Bradish (foot) returns from injury.

Wells struck out two batters over five no-hit innings during Monday's win over Texas. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

After Kyle Bradish (foot) left in the second inning, Wells ended up covering most of the innings in Baltimore's combined one-hitter. Wells allowed just one baserunner and never faced any trouble in his first outing of the year. He needed just 47 pitches (33 strikes) to cruise through his five frames. It's unclear if Bradish will stay on turn and start Sunday against the Yankees or if Wells will step into this rotation spot and give Bradish another day to get right.

Wells allowed an unearned run on two hits and struck out two over five innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Wells has had shaky ratios with a 5.74 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 15.2 innings this spring, but he's also posted a 16:2 K:BB. The Orioles' rotation still has two spots up for grabs, with Wells, Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish all in contention. Of those three pitchers, Wells' numbers look the best on the surface, though he'd also be the easiest to move to a bullpen role if the Orioles want to open the year with all of them in the majors. For now, Wells is stretched out as a starter, but his placement to start the season will likely come down to a decision just before Opening Day.

Wells (shoulder) will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Braves, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Orioles have been slow-playing Wells in camp after he ended last season with right shoulder inflammation. He's been feeling fine, though, and is ready to test things out in game action. The right-hander is competing for a spot in the Orioles' rotation, so he's surely eager to get going.

Wells (shoulder) faced hitters Wednesday in a live batting practice session, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though the Orioles could slow play Wells into the Grapefruit League pitching schedule, the fact that he's already facing hitters in his second week at camp suggests that he reported to spring training with no limitations on the health front. Before landing on the injured list last September with right shoulder inflammation and spending the final two weeks on the shelf, Wells proved reliable in a starting role, putting together a 7-7 record to go with a 4.25 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 76:28 K:BB across 103.2 innings. Despite his quality 2022 season, Wells may still have to battle for a rotation spot in spring training after Baltimore added two more battled-tested veteran starters (Kyle Gibson and Cole Irvin) in the offseason. Top prospect Grayson Rodriguez is also likely to be included in the Opening Day rotation, potentially leaving Wells to vie with the likes of Kyle Bradish, Dean Kremer and Austin Voth for one of two remaining spots.

Wells (shoulder) won't pitch again in 2022, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wells landed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Friday, but the move was backdated to Sept. 20. The right-hander would have been eligible to pitch during the Orioles' final regular-season game, but he'll be shut down for the remainder of the year. Mike Baumann will take Wells' place in the starting rotation Saturday against Houston while Spenser Watkins pitches out of the bullpen.