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Rays acquire reliever Tyler Wells from Orioles ahead of deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Rays acquire reliever Tyler Wells from Orioles ahead of deadline
Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded for right-handed reliever Tyler Wells from the Baltimore Orioles in a surprising division deal. Wells, who is enjoying a comeback season, has a 2.67 ERA and has been effective as a full-time reliever after missing previous seasons due to elbow surgery. The Rays, who lead the AL East with a 65-46 record, sought to strengthen their bullpen for the playoff push. In exchange, the Orioles receive former top Rays prospect Michael Forret, who needed to be added to the 40-man roster.

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  • •Rays lead AL East standings with a 65-46 record.
  • •Wells has a 2.67 ERA and four saves this season.
  • •Orioles receive RHP Michael Forret in the trade.
  • •Wells has demonstrated effectiveness against AL opponents.
  • •Trade reflects Orioles' willingness to move pieces despite wild-card contention.
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  • 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rays trade for Orioles reliever RHP Tyler Wells
  • 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Rays acquire Tyler Wells from Orioles in AL East deadline trade
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Tampa Bay is strengthening its bullpen for the stretch run by acquiring Tyler Wells, a versatile right-hander enjoying an impressive comeback season with Baltimore.

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