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Randy Wells | Relief Pitcher

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (30) / 8/28/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Randy Wells has announced his retirement from baseball.
Wells had allowed 32 hits and 16 runs in 23 2/3 innings this year at Triple-A Round Rock. The 30-year-old right-hander played five seasons in the major leagues. Apr 30 - 5:15 PM
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter

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Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Randy Wells was lit up for three runs on six hits and a walk over four innings in Thursday's tie versus the Dodgers.

He struck out three and served up a home run. Wells entered camp with an outside shot at the final spot in the Rangers' rotation, but he's probably already pitched himself out of contention with a 2.00 WHIP over his first three spring appearances.
Mar 7 - 7:03 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Rangers signed RHP Randy Wells to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring trianing.

Wells had a 5.34 ERA in 28 2/3 innings this year with the Cubs before requiring surgery on his right elbow. He should be fine for the start of the 2013 season but probably won't make the Rangers' Opening Day roster.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 01:05:00 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Randy Wells will likely miss the rest of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow.

Just the latest blow in a disappointing season for Wells. The 29-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment at the end of June after posting a 5.34 ERA and 14/24 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings and was then outrighted to the minors after clearing waivers. He's making $2.705 million this season and is arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter, so he figures to be a non-tender candidate.
Source: Patrick Mooney on Twitter
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 09:57:00 AM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Cubs sent RHP Randy Wells outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Wells was designated for assignment Wednesday but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He's held a 5.34 ERA and 14/24 K/BB ratio across 28 2/3 innings this season for the Cubs.
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 03:08:00 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Cubs designated RHP Randy Wells for assignment.

Wells allowed three runs on six hits and four walks over just three innings Tuesday night against the Mets and holds an ugly 5.34 ERA and 14/24 K/BB ratio across 28 2/3 innings this season. Given his struggles and his $2.705 million salary, he should pass through waivers pretty easily.
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 11:24:00 AM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Cubs manager Dale Sveum is unsure who will fill Ryan Dempster's (lat) spot in the rotation the next time out.

Randy Wells took his spot Wednesday but struggled, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks over just 3 2/3 innings. ‘‘We’ll weigh our options,’’ Sveum said. ‘‘You’ve got other people. The [ Chris ] Volstads , the [ Chris ] Rusins are down there [in the minors]. We’ll weigh our options and see where we’re at.’’ Volstad holds a 4.78 ERA and 1.51 WHIP since being demoted to Triple-A, but Rusin has been underwhelming, as well, with marks of 4.56 and 1.34, respectively. The Cubs were idle Thursday, so they might just skip the spot the next time through.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 08:44:00 AM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Starting in place of an injured Ryan Dempster, Randy Wells allowed three runs on five hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings of Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.

He recorded zero strikeouts. Wells is likely in line for one or two more starts in place of the Cubs ace, but he can be safely ignored in all but the deepest of NL-only leagues.
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 11:31:00 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Randy Wells will start Wednesday against the White Sox.

He'll start in place of Ryan Dempster, who was placed on the disabled list Monday with right lat tightness. Wells has an ugly 4.50 ERA and 11/16 K/BB ratio over 22 innings with the Cubs this season. He can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Related: Ryan Dempster
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 04:41:00 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Cubs recalled RHP Randy Wells from Triple-A Iowa.

As expected. Wells takes the roster spot of the retired Kerry Wood. This is a transaction of need for Chicago and not a deserved promotion for Wells. The 29-year-old posted a 6.23 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and 5/9 K/BB ratio in two spot starts with the Cubs earlier this season. He offers little in the way of fantasy upside.
Sat, May 19, 2012 06:35:00 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Randy Wells is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

He'll likely replace Kerry Wood on the active roster. Wells, 29, posted a 6.23 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and 5/9 K/BB ratio in two spot starts with the Cubs this season. He offers very little in the way of upside.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Sat, May 19, 2012 02:14:00 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Cubs optioned RHP Randy Wells to Triple-A Iowa.

Wells posted an ugly 6.23 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and 5/9 K/BB ratio in two starts (8 2/3 innings) with the Cubs. He'll continue to act as rotation depth for the Northsiders.
Thu, May 3, 2012 09:56:00 AM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Randy Wells struggled against the Phillies on Saturday, allowing four runs on three hits in just 3 2/3 innings of work.

Wells struck out three and walked four in the game. He cruised through the first three innings without allowing a hit, but the wheels fell off the train as the Phillies batted around in the fourth inning. Wells has been a fill-in in the Cubs rotation for the injured Ryan Dempster, but with Dempster due back on Thursday his future role with the Cubs is in jeopardy. He'll either be demoted back to Triple-A Iowa or hang around as the long man in the bullpen.
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 09:53:00 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Randy Wells allowed two runs on six hits and five walks in five innings of Sunday's loss to the Reds.

He struck out two. Wells is lucky he didn't surrender more runs in his first start of 2012. In line for potentially just one more outing while Ryan Dempster recovers from a right quad strain, Wells isn't worth a look outside of exceptionally deep NL-only leagues.
Sun, Apr 22, 2012 06:11:00 PM
Randy Wells - R - Rangers

Cubs recalled RHP Randy Wells from Triple-A Iowa.

As expected. Wells will get the ball Sunday in place of the injured Ryan Dempster. He takes the roster spot of Marlon Byrd, who has been traded to the Red Sox.
Sun, Apr 22, 2012 12:27:00 PM

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PosRoleName
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2Geovany Soto
3Robinson Chirinos
1B1Mitch Moreland
2B1Ian Kinsler
2Jurickson Profar
3Leury Garcia
SS1Elvis Andrus
3B1Adrian Beltre
LF1David Murphy
2Jeff Baker
CF1Leonys Martin
2Craig Gentry
RF1Nelson Cruz
DH1Lance Berkman
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PosRoleName
S1Matt Harrison
2Yu Darvish
3Derek Holland
4Alexi Ogando
5Nick Tepesch
6Justin Grimm
7Josh Lindblom
8Colby Lewis
9Neftali Feliz
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Joe Nathan
2Joakim Soria
3Tanner Scheppers
4Robbie Ross
5Jason Frasor
6Michael Kirkman
7Joseph Ortiz
8Cory Burns
9Justin Miller