Rays place pitcher Tyler Wells on injured list ahead of playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays placed pitcher Tyler Wells on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm tightness on September 15. Wells, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles, has a 1.50 ERA in 14 appearances since the trade, helping the Rays in their postseason push. He expressed surprise at the injury but mentioned that an MRI showed favorable results. While his regular season is concluded, there remains hope he could return in time for the playoffs, depending on his recovery. The Rays are aiming to secure a first-round bye, which would aid Wells' recovery.
- •Tyler Wells is 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA since joining the Rays.
- •He was placed on the injured list with forearm tightness.
- •Wells' regular season has ended due to the injury.
- •The Rays aim to clinch a first-round bye for the playoffs.
- •Wells is hopeful for a quick recovery before the postseason.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Rays lose pitcher with 1.50 ERA to injured list, putting postseason in doubt
"The right-hander is 3-0 since the Rays acquired him at the trade deadline
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