Tyler Wells

The Orioles recalled RHP Tyler Wells from Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact

Wells gets another opportunity in the majors with Grant Wolfram landing on the injured list. He'll add some length in the Orioles bullpen.

Tyler Wells has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by the Baltimore Orioles in a series of moves made by the organization on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

It's a bit of a surprising move as Wells has pitched well out of the Orioles' bullpen this season. However, he threw 25 pitches last night and, with a quick turnaround on Saturday, Baltimore needed some fresh arms in the bullpen. Wells has posted a 3.44 ERA with an 18:4 K:BB ratio in 18.2 innings this season. He's required to stay a minimum of 15 days at Triple-A before he is eligible to be recalled, unless Baltimore has another player hit the IL. And, the way the Orioles' season has gone, he could be back up in Baltimore sooner rather than later.

Tyler Wells will work out of the bullpen to begin the season.

Fantasy Impact

All four of Wells' appearances for the Orioles last season came as a starter, and just five of his 55 MLB games over the last four years have come as a reliever. However, the Orioles added multiple starting pitchers this offseason, and the club needs Wells to add depth to the bullpen.

The Orioles signed RHP Tyler Wells to a one-year, $2.45 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Coming off Tommy John surgery, Wells made four starts to end last season where he posted a 2.91 ERA across 21 2/3 innings. He'll be fully healthy heading into next season.

Orioles GM Mike Elias said Tyler Wells is good as starter or reliever but plan now is to start him.

Fantasy Impact

Wells made four starts to end this season in his return from Tommy John surgery. He posted a 2.91 ERA across the four outings. He should compete for a spot at the end of the Orioles rotation heading into next season.