Rays trade for Tyler Wells from Orioles before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:05 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired reliever Tyler Wells from the Baltimore Orioles just before the trade deadline on August 3, 2026. Wells, 26, has appeared in 43 games this season with a 2.67 ERA and 53 strikeouts. This move marks the Rays' third acquisition during the deadline period, following deals for Freddy Peralta and Liam Hicks. Wells joins a Rays team boasting the best record in the American League at 65-46.
- •Rays acquire Tyler Wells in exchange for Michael Forret.
- •Wells has a 2-2 record and a 2.67 ERA this season.
- •This is Wells' sixth MLB season, transitioning to a relief role.
- •Rays have made multiple trades leading up to the deadline.
- •Tampa Bay currently holds the best record in the American League.
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays Acquire 26-Year-Old Pitcher in Trade With Orioles
"The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the busiest teams at the trade deadline, and just hours before the 6 p.m. ET deadline, they made their third move. After acquiring starting pitcher Freddy Peralta over the weekend and catcher Liam Hicks on Monday, the Rays completed a rare in-division trade with the Baltimore Orioles. […] The post Tampa Bay Rays Acquire 26-Year-Old Pitcher in Trade With Orioles appeared first on HEAVY.
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