Tyler Wells Poised for Key Setup Role in Orioles Bullpen

Following the shoulder injury to Andrew Kittredge, Tyler Wells is expected to serve as a primary late-inning setup man for the Orioles. Wells, who has made only seven appearances over the last two seasons due to elbow surgery, enters 2026 with a career 3.49 ERA as a reliever. While projections from Steamer and Baseball Reference suggest an adequate performance, the team is relying on his ability to attack the strike zone to bolster a bullpen filled with untested arms.