2026 Stats
W-L
0-1
ERA
3.44
WHIP
1.20
K
18
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Wells avoided his second career Tommy John surgery in 2024 but required a UCL revision and internal brace augmentation procedure in June of that year. After missing most of 2025, the 6-foot-8 right-hander returned to the Orioles for four starts in September, pitching to a sparkling 2.91 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB across 21.2 major-league innings. It was enough for president of baseball operations Mike Elias to publicly declare his intention for Wells to be part of the big-league rotation entering 2026. While he's always been stingy with his control, Wells is lacking in terms of velocity and swing-and-miss dominance. His biggest problem historically has been the home-run ball, with Wells averaging 1.62 HR/9 across parts of five big-league seasons. The tough division hurts his streaming appeal. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $2.45 million contract with the Orioles in January of 2026.
Optioned to Norfolk
The Orioles optioned Wells to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Analysis
Wells owns a 3.44 ERA and 1.20 WHIP through 18.1 innings this season, but the O's will send him to the minors as they make room on the active roster for Dietrich Enns' (foot) return from the injured list and Nick Raquet's promotion from Triple-A. Wells will likely be welcomed back to Baltimore's bullpen when the team needs a fresh arm.
Wells owns a 3.44 ERA and 1.20 WHIP through 18.1 innings this season, but the O's will send him to the minors as they make room on the active roster for Dietrich Enns' (foot) return from the injured list and Nick Raquet's promotion from Triple-A. Wells will likely be welcomed back to Baltimore's bullpen when the team needs a fresh arm.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
21
Last 10 Games
20
Last 5 Games
19
How many pitches does Tyler Wells generally throw?
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What part of the game does Tyler Wells generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-8%
BAA vs RHP
2026
-27%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .260 | 21 | 7 | 26 | 5 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .239 | 28 | 2 | 27 | 4 |
| 2026vs Left | .222 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2026vs Right | .303 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025vs Left | .267 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| 2025vs Right | .143 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | .316 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | .267 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-56%
ERA on Road
2026
-87%
ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 5.34 | 1.29 | 28.2 | 8.2 | 1.6 |
| Since 2024Away | 2.36 | 0.94 | 26.2 | 7.8 | 1.4 |
| 2026Home | 6.75 | 1.88 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 2.3 |
| 2026Away | 0.87 | 0.68 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 1.7 |
| 2025Home | 3.38 | 0.94 | 10.2 | 8.4 | 1.7 |
| 2025Away | 2.45 | 0.82 | 11.0 | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| 2024Home | 6.30 | 1.20 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 0.9 |
| 2024Away | 5.06 | 1.69 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
-35%
BAA vs LHP
2026
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .194 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .300 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 2 |
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | .194 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025vs Right | .300 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stat Review
How does Tyler Wells compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
4.50K/9
8.8BB/9
2.0HR/9
1.0Fastball
93.5 mphERA
3.44WHIP
1.20BABIP
.322GB/FB
0.42Left On Base
72.9%Exit Velocity
79.9 mphBarrels/BBE
2.3%Spin Rate
2404 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
17.2%Swinging Strike
13.8%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Wells had a career year in 2023, but he made three starts in 2024 before getting shut down and eventually needing UCL revision and internal brace augmentation surgery in mid-June. General manager Mike Elias said in November that the team is hoping to get Wells back around midseason to work in some capacity, and his role will likely be determined by how quickly he recovers and if the team needs him in the rotation. It's possible that those in dynasty leagues and draft-and-hold leagues will be able to get double-digit starts from Wells later this summer, and he's shown at least streamer upside and when he's going well, he can be utilized in mixed leagues. Wells has a good changeup, a plus slider and plus control, which helps make up for his low-90s fastball. He also has elite movement (19 inches of induced vertical break) on his four-seamer, which allows the pitch to play above its velocity. In roto leagues, Wells' career 1.12 WHIP in 46 big-league starts is perhaps the best argument for monitoring his recovery.
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Adjusting to bullpen role
Wells struck out the only batter he faced Thursday in a 4-2 loss to the Guardians.
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Slated for bullpen role
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz confirmed Wednesday that Wells will be used as a reliever at the beginning of the season, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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Gearing up for starting role
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Wells will be built up as a starting pitcher during spring training, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
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Nets $2.45 million for 2026
Wells agreed to a one-year, $2.45 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
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Expected to be in 2026 rotation
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Monday that the team plans for Wells to be a starting pitcher next season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
In line for rotation spot in 2024
Wells is expected to return to a rotation role for the Orioles in 2024, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis
Wells was demoted to the minors and eventually the bullpen following a rough patch in the middle of the season. He thrived down the stretch in a relief role, throwing a combined 8.1 scoreless innings while yielding just one hit and one walk with nine strikeouts. The 29-year-old was the Orioles' best starter in the first half, though, collecting a 3.18 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 103:24 K:BB over 104.2 frames. Now that Wells' workload is built up a little more, the O's will hope fatigue isn't as much of a factor in 2024.
Wells was demoted to the minors and eventually the bullpen following a rough patch in the middle of the season. He thrived down the stretch in a relief role, throwing a combined 8.1 scoreless innings while yielding just one hit and one walk with nine strikeouts. The 29-year-old was the Orioles' best starter in the first half, though, collecting a 3.18 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 103:24 K:BB over 104.2 frames. Now that Wells' workload is built up a little more, the O's will hope fatigue isn't as much of a factor in 2024.