Tyler Wells pitched so well that the Orioles “had” to trade him

Mark Brown of SB Nation writes that the Baltimore Orioles felt compelled to trade pitcher Tyler Wells due to his strong performance as a reliever during the 2026 season. After previously shifting between the starting rotation and the bullpen, Wells excelled upon the team committing him to a permanent relief role.

His dominant relief work followed an extended absence caused by Tommy John surgery. According to the article, Wells drew significant trade market interest by the 2026 trade deadline, leading the Orioles to ultimately move him in a trade.