Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells could potentially return from UCL repair surgery prior to the 2025 All-Star break.

Fantasy Impact

Wells didn't require Tommy John surgery, thus reducing his timetable for a return to action. The 30-year-old appeared in just three games in the 2024 season but also posted a solid 3.64 ERA (albeit alongside a 4.98 FIP) across 25 appearances (20 starts) in the 2023 campaign.

The Orioles and Tyler Wells have agreed to a one-year, $2.075 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Wells appeared in just three games last season before undergoing a procedure to place an internal brace and UCL revision in his right elbow. He is expected to be out until midseason.

Tyler Wells underwent successful right elbow revision ulnar collateral ligament surgery with UCL repair and internal brace augmentation on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Wells is out for the season and potentially into next season as well.

Tyler Wells has not yet undergone his elbow surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Wells is with the team on Friday. It was announced last week that he was expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow.

Tyler Wells will have season-ending elbow surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Wells will undergo surgery to repair his UCL. This is a major blow, as the Orioles are also losing John Means to elbow surgery. He will face a lengthy rehab to prepare for next season.