Have you heard the good news? Tyler Wells, that gigantic-bodied, under-the-radar pickup for the Orioles in last year’s Rule 5 draft, is starting to get some notice in Baltimore. This may have to something to do with his 0.00 ERA and 0.17 WHIP in June. Wells, like the Orioles, is having a hot start to the month.
After Wells’ last appearance, two hitless, scoreless innings during Tuesday’s 10-3 spanking of the Mets, O’s announcer Jim Palmer got audibly excited about the 6’8, 255-lb. righty’s improved stuff and high potential. Meanwhile, MASN reported the next day that, after six scoreless innings with one hit and no walks this month, Wells is starting to win his manager’s trust and getting higher-leverage appearances out the bullpen.