Tyler Wells

Ryan Helsley remains on the 60-day IL with no stated return timetable, leaving Wells, Yennier Cano, and Andrew Kittredge sharing ninth-inning duties. Wells has the most recent usage and the best peripheral numbers of the group — manager Albernaz has not made a permanent appointment, but Wells is the de facto target in standard 12-team leagues. Roster all three if you have the space in deeper formats.

Ryan Helsley remains on the 60-day IL with no return timetable, leaving Wells, Yennier Cano, and Andrew Kittredge sharing ninth-inning duties. Wells has the most recent usage and best peripheral numbers of the group — manager Albernaz hasn't made a permanent appointment, but Wells is the de facto No. 1. Roster all three if you have the space in deep formats; Wells is the target in standard leagues.

Helsley remains on the 60-day IL with no return timetable. Wells, Yennier Cano, and Andrew Kittredge share duties. Wells has the most recent usage and the best peripheral numbers of the group — manager Albernaz hasn't named anyone permanently but Wells is the de facto No. 1. In save-scarce leagues, roster all three if you can; Wells is the primary target.

Ryan Helsley was transferred to the 60-day IL Monday — extending his absence further than initially projected. Wells, Yennier Cano, and Grant Wolfram share duties. Wells has been the most deployed option recently and has the slight edge, but manager Albernaz has confirmed no permanent appointment. Add Wells in any format where saves are scarce; pair with Cano in 14-team-plus leagues.

Back-to-back saves this weekend while Ryan Helsley (right elbow, IL since July 3) remains out. Wells retired all three batters both Friday and Saturday nights. He's getting a slight edge over Kittredge right now based on the weekend usage pattern, but Albernaz has stated he'll keep it matchup-based. Add in all formats if Helsley is on your IR and you need saves.

Ryan Helsley is on the 60-day IL with UCL inflammation — no surgery confirmed, but the lengthy IL designation speaks volumes. Baltimore's ninth-inning committee continues rotating between Wells, Andrew Kittredge, Rico Garcia, and Yennier Cano with no closer formally named. Wells leads by save count and has the clearest recent track record. In 12-team leagues, Wells is your best BAL option; in 15-team-plus formats, own all four.

Ryan Helsley remains on the 60-day IL with UCL inflammation — no surgery confirmed but not ruled out. Baltimore's ninth-inning committee shows no signs of consolidating: Wells leads by save count and July scoreless outings, but Andrew Kittredge, Rico Garcia, and Yennier Cano have all converted saves this season. No closer has been officially named. In 12-team leagues, Wells is the closest thing to a lead option; in 15-team-plus formats, own all four.

Ryan Helsley landed on the 60-day IL July 19 with UCL inflammation — no structural damage confirmed, but the Orioles are not ruling out surgery. Wells leads the resulting committee with the most saves and the most scoreless outings in July, but Andrew Kittredge, Rico Garcia, and Yennier Cano have all recorded saves. Baltimore has not named a closer. Roster all four in deep leagues; in 12-team formats, Wells is the closest thing to a lead option.

Ryan Helsley was transferred to the 60-day IL July 19 with UCL inflammation — no structural damage confirmed, but at least a month out with a late-September return best-case. Wells leads the resulting committee with 3 saves and scoreless outings in 6 of 7 July appearances, but Kittredge has 2 saves and Wolfram just earned one July 20. No hierarchy established — treat all three as committee adds.

Ryan Helsley is back on the IL (right elbow) and Felix Bautista remains on the 60-day IL with a shoulder injury, leaving Baltimore without an established closer for the second time in 2026. Wells, Rico Garcia, Yennier Cano, and Andrew Kittredge are all active ninth-inning candidates — the front office confirmed 'everything is on the table.' Genuine four-way committee with no handshake deal.

Two saves since Ryan Helsley went back on the IL. Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge, and Rico Garcia are all getting ninth-inning looks depending on matchup. Manager Albernaz said 'everything is on the table.' Wells has the best underlying stats in the group but this committee could rotate any night. Hold in deep leagues, drop in shallow.

Two saves since Helsley (elbow, second IL stint of 2026) landed on the IL. Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge, and Rico Garcia all getting high-leverage looks. Manager Albernaz said 'everything is on the table.' Speculative add in deep leagues — the role could crystallize or rotate week to week.

Two saves since Helsley went on the IL but facing Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge for the role. Manager said 'everything is on the table.' Speculative add — saves could shift week to week. High ceiling if Helsley misses all of July.

Has two saves since Helsley went on the IL but faces real competition from Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge. Manager said 'everything is on the table.' Speculative add — ownership of the role could shift week to week.

Helsley (elbow inflammation, UCL intact) is out until mid-August at the earliest. Wells posted back-to-back saves July 3-4 and carries a 3.02 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 43:10 K:BB over 41.2 IP. However, the Orioles manager said 'everything is on the table' — Kittredge and Cano are also in the mix. Add Wells everywhere, but consider a small FAAB hedge on Kittredge in deep formats.

Helsley (elbow inflammation, UCL intact) is out for weeks. Wells went 2-for-2 in save chances closing the first half — 3.02 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 43:10 K:BB in 41.2 IP. Clear add in all formats. Note: Helsley is expected to avoid surgery and could return mid-second half, so this isn't a season-long answer.

Wells converted both save chances since Ryan Helsley (elbow, 15-day IL) went down and looks like the clear primary option for now. The metrics back him: 3.02 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 43:10 K:BB in 41.2 innings. The watch flag: Helsley has missed time twice this season with the same elbow issue and should return before the trade deadline, at which point Wells reverts to setup. Ride the saves until the Helsley activation notice.

Two saves in two chances since Helsley (elbow) went back on the IL. Wells has a 3.02 ERA and 43:10 K:BB ratio across 41.2 innings — he's earned this opportunity. Add him now, but committee risk remains with Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge both capable of ninth-inning appearances.

Two for two since Helsley went on the IL. Strong peripherals (3.02 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 31.9 K-BB% over the last month) and the clear organizational preference — add everywhere.

Immediate successor to the injured Helsley — back-to-back saves, 0.60 WHIP over last 10 outings, 31.9 K-BB% in that stretch. Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge provide committee risk, but Wells has the hot hand and manager trust right now. Add in every format.