Sale, Red Sox to take on Zimmermann, Orioles
The Red Sox will start Chris Sale on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Bruce ZimmermannSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TYLER WELLS #68 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
0-2 W-L •
1.37 WHIP •
5.87 ERA
0-2 W-L
1.37 WHIP
5.87 ERA
Means expected to start for Baltimore against Texas
The Rangers will start Dane Dunning on Sunday and the Orioles are expected to counter with John MeansSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gutierrez homers, 105-loss Orioles send Rangers to 99th loss
Kelvin Gutierrez homered to cap a three-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 3-2SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Done for season Wells was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation.
Impact He had seemingly taken over as Baltimore's closer in recent weeks, going 4-for-6 in save chances this month with a 7.27 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. With Wells on the shelf, Cole Sulser should be the primary option in the ninth inning.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ellis expected to start for the Orioles against the Rangers
The Rangers will start Jordan Lyles on Saturday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Chris EllisSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing right shoulder discomfort Wells was removed from Friday's game against the Rangers due to right shoulder discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Impact Wells tossed just two pitches in Friday's contest before he left the game with a trainer. The right-hander will be re-evaluated Saturday to determine the severity of the issue. Prior to his departure, he gave up a triple that resulted in an earned run.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers rally past Orioles, 8-5
Adolis García hit a go-ahead two-run double in a five-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with trainer Wells left Friday's game against the Rangers in the top of the ninth inning with an apparent injury, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wells entered Friday's game in a save situation but appeared to wince after he gave up a leadoff triple in the ninth. He was immediately removed from the game, but the nature of his injury isn't yet clear. If the right-hander is forced to miss time, Cole Sulser would likely be in line for increased ninth-inning work.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Garners fourth save Wells got the save in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Rangers, allowing one hit in the ninth inning.
Impact Manager Brandon Hyde turned to Wells to secure the shutout and the 27-year-old delivered with an efficient inning to earn his fourth save. He tossed nine of 12 pitches for strikes and has now thrown three scoreless innings after blowing consecutive save chances earlier this month.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mountcastle, Hays HRs help Orioles beat skidding Rangers 3-0
Ryan Mountcastle and Austin Hays homered, rookie Zac Lowther pitched five sparkling innings to earn his first major league victory and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers...SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures third save Wells worked a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Phillies on Monday.
Impact Wells needed just seven pitches to roll through the heart of Philadelphia's order and finish off the 2-0 win. He's now 3-for-6 in save chances this season after blowing his previous two opportunities. The 6-foot-8 righty owns a 4.09 ERA through 55 innings.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies' NL East-chase hindered in 2-0 loss to 100-loss O's
John Means struck out six and stymied Bryce Harper and a Phillies team in an eleventh-hour playoff push to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-0 win in PhiladelphiaSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers blown save Wells (2-3) took the loss after he surrendered two runs on two hits and a walk while recording just one out in a blown save Wednesday versus the Yankees.
Impact The closer was called upon to protect a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth but he gave up a two-run single to Brett Gardner. It was the second consecutive outing in which he has blown a save, giving up six runs in 1.2 innings. Cole Sulser could end up getting the next save opportunity for the Orioles.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unravels in Game 1 loss Wells (2-2) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader versus Toronto. He allowed four runs on three hits and a walk with one strikeout in 1.1 innings.
Impact The right-hander was able to get the last out in the sixth inning without trouble, but Toronto teed off on him in the seventh, capped by George Springer's go-ahead two-run home run. Wells took his second blown save and second loss of the year after the disastrous outing. He has a 3.86 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 64:11 K:BB across 53.2 innings this year, and Saturday's poor outing ended his 10.2-inning scoreless streak. The 27-year-old will still likely see high-leverage opportunities during the last three weeks of the season.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays overpower Orioles in doubleheader sweep
Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk hit a pair of two-run homers in an 11-run seventh and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 on Saturday night to complete a doublehea...SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snags second save Wells recorded the final out of Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Royals to record his second save of the season.
Impact It didn't look like the O's would have a closing situation at all for most of the game, as they were down 5-0 heading into the eighth inning before erupting for an incredible nine runs in the bottom of the frame, but Dillon Tate let the Royals back into it in the top of the ninth, forcing Wells into action. The 27-year-old appears to be the closer du jour for manager Brandon Hyde, but unlike some prior applicants for the role, Wells actually has the stuff and numbers to credibly fit the assignment. He's averaging 95.1 mph with his fastball and allowing a .199 xwOBA on his slider this year while posting a 3.27 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 63:10 K:BB through his first 52.1 big-league innings.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles score 9 runs in 8th inning, rally past Royals 9-8
Kelvin Gutierrez hit a game-tying two-run single, two Kansas City outfielders collided on a ball hit by Cedric Mullins, allowing two more runs to score, and Ryan Mountcastle follow...SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns first save Wells pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Yankees.
Impact The 27-year-old has been excellent since returning from right wrist tendinitis in mid-August, as he's posted a 7.1-inning scoreless streak while allowing just one hit and one walk. Wells finally got a chance to close out a game, and he did so by throwing 10 of his 12 pitches for strikes. He's added a hold, a blown save and a 2-1 record while posting a 3.35 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 62:10 K:BB across 51 innings this year. Expect the right-hander to see more high-leverage spots down the stretch.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, but Yanks blow lead, fall to O's 8-7
Gary Sánchez hit a grand slam and a two-run homer, but the New York Yankees blew a late lead and lost to the last-place Baltimore Orioles 8-7SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akin wins consecutive starts, leads Orioles past Jays 4-2
Keegan Akin allowed one run through five innings and won consecutive starts for the first time, Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat...SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
"Cherishing Every Day": Tyler Wells Not Taking a Moment for Granted ' MLB.com The Official Site of Major League Baseball
AUGUST 26, 2021 • MLB.COM
Logs scoreless inning Wells struck out one in a perfect inning during Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Angels.
Impact The right-hander pitched in the ninth inning after Baltimore stormed ahead in the eighth. Wells has made just four appearances since returning from a wrist injury Aug. 12, but he's given up just one walk while striking out four in 3.1 innings in that span. The 27-year-old has a 3.64 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 59:10 K:BB across 47 innings, and he should be in line for high-leverage spots down the stretch, although Baltimore's poor performance as a team likely won't lead to many save chances.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles snap 19-game skid with 10-6 win over Angels
The Baltimore Orioles have snapped their 19-game losing streak, rallying to beat Los Angeles 10-6 after a shaky start by Shohei Ohtani left the Angels’ bullpen with too much to doAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera sits, but Tigers beat Orioles 6-4 to complete sweep
Renato Núñez homered in his return to Baltimore and the Detroit Tigers beat the Orioles 6-4 as Miguel Cabrera sat out while one homer shy of 500AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reinstated from injured list Wells (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Impact Wells' activation was expected after he threw a successful live batting practice session Tuesday. The right-hander had been sidelined for just under a month due to right wrist tendinitis, but he'll be available out of the bullpen with a 3.92 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 43.2 innings across 29 relief appearances this year.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
