Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball pitcher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/08/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Tyler Wells
13/09/2026
The Tampa Bay Rays placed Wells on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 13, 2026, due to right forearm tightness. He was activated from the injured list on 28/09/2026.
03/08/2026
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league pitcher Michael Forret. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Rays designated right-handed pitcher Chase Solesky for assignment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Tyler Austin Wells |
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| Summary | American professional baseball pitcher who plays in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, having previously pitched for the Baltimore Orioles from 2021 to 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 8 in |
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| Weight | 270 lb |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Position | Pitcher |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Yucaipa High School, Yucaipa, California |
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| College | California State University, San Bernardino (Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes), 2014-2016 |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Melissa |
| Children | Ava Faye (born March 2025) |
| Pets | Mini bernedoodle named Buckley |
Family
| Spouse | Melissa |
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| Daughter | Ava Faye |
Career
| Amateur | Attended University High School in Morgantown, West Virginia, before transferring to Yucaipa High School; played college baseball at Cal State San Bernardino | ||||||
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| Draft | Selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 2016 MLB Draft (15th round) | ||||||
| MLB Debut | 04/04/2021, with the Baltimore Orioles | ||||||
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| Notable Events | Missed 2024 season time after right elbow UCL surgery and returned in 2025; became a full-time relief pitcher for Baltimore in 2026; traded to Tampa Bay in August 2026 | ||||||
| Career Statistics (through 2026 season) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a 2016 draft pick of the Minnesota Twins before reaching the majors with Baltimore | |
| 2. Has a tattoo on his left forearm commemorating the anniversary of his birth mother's death | |
| 3. Set a school record for career strikeouts at Cal State San Bernardino, ranking third in program history |
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