Kip Wells
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Apr 21, 1977
- Debut: August 2, 1999
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
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Newsbreakers
November 16, 2009
Kip Wells has filed for free agency Monday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
The 32-year-old hurler went 2-5 with a 5.33 ERA over 33 games (seven starts) with the Reds and Nationals in 2009. If Wells is offered arbitration and inks with another team, he is not rated for the Reds to receive compensation in return.
October 1, 2009
Kip Wells got absolutely destroyed by his former team on Thursday as the Reds fell to the Cardinals by a score of 13-0. Wells went only two innings and allowed five runs on five hits while walking one and striking out one.
Our View:
Wells was awful today, and he even allowed a grand slam to his counterpart Chris Carpenter. He is not a quality starting pitcher in this league, and he should not have any fantasy value in the future.
September 20, 2009
Kip Wells dominated a punchless Marlins lineup on Sunday, allowing just one run in seven innings, as Cincinnati won 8-1 at home.
Our View:
Incomprehensibly, Wells has pitched resonably well since being reinserted into the Reds' rotation in late August. In six starts, he has gone 2-1 with a 4.54 ERA.
September 15, 2009
Kip Wells surrendered four runs on five hits and a pair of walks over 6.2 innings on Tuesday. He struck out just one and did not receive a decision in the 5-4 win over the Astros.
Our View:
Not a good start for most, but better than the effort that Wells usually turns out. That should tell you about where he stands amongst his fantasy peers.
September 10, 2009
Kip Wells was knocked around by his former team on Thursday. He allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over just five innings in a 5-1 loss to the Rockies.
Our View:
Wells was surprisingly good in his last two starts with the Reds, but he was victimized in Colorado on Thursday. That performance is more indicative of the type of pitcher he is, so he's best to leave off fantasy rosters.
September 8, 2009
Kip Wells will make another start for the Reds on Thursday, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.
Our View:
Wells somehow has a 2.65 ERA in three starts since being pushed into emergency starting duty by the team late last month. Still, he's not a good fantasy bet pitching against a loaded Rockies lineup in Coors Field this Thursday.
September 5, 2009
Kip Wells only surrendered one hit over six scoreless innings in Saturday's 3-1 win at Atlanta. He had four walks with four strikeouts.
Our View:
Wells was in control tonight, and earned his first win over three starts. He is benefiting from leaving the Nationals.
August 31, 2009
Kip Wells pitched fairly well for the second straight start for the Reds on Monday, but he did not factor into the decision as his team beat the Pirates 4-3. Wells went six innings and allowed two runs on two hits while walking four and striking out two.
Our View:
Well this is quite possibly as good as Wells could possibly be in a start. He only allowed two hits, which is outstanding, but don't let his last two outings fool you. He should not be added under any circumstances.
August 26, 2009
Making his first start of 2009, Kip Wells was oddly decent on Wednedsay, allowing just three runs in five innings, helping the Reds win 4-3 in ten innings in Milwaukee.
Our View:
Don't try this at home kids - literally, don't add Kip Wells under circumstance. Someone might get hurt.
August 25, 2009
Kip Wells will start for the Reds on Wednesday in place of the injured Aaron Harang, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Mark Sheldon.
Our View:
Wells has thrown 8.2 innings since joining the Reds, and he has allowed four runs and taken a loss in that time. He couldn't hack it with the Nationals earlier this season, so there is no reason to think he will be any better this time around with the Reds.
July 9, 2009
Kip Wells has signed a minor league deal with the Reds, according to Mark Sheldon's twitter page.
Our View:
The club sent him to Triple-A Louisville. Wells held a poor 6.49 ERA over 26.1 innings of relief out of the Nationals' bullpen, and would not likely fare better with Cincinnati, who play their home games at launching pad Great American Ballpark.
June 24, 2009
The Washington Nationals have designated Kip Wells for assignment, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
The excruciating pain train Kip Wells has taken fans on for 11 seasons may finally be at an end. Kip was his usual disastrous self in 2009 before going on the disabled list, posting a 6.49 ERA in 26.1 innings. He is now officially no longer even good enough for the Nationals, so you have to wonder if any team could swallow the embarrassment of signing him at this point. In 1,254.2 career innings, Wells has a 4.71 ERA.
June 16, 2009
Kip Wells has been activated from the 15-day DL by the Washington Nationals, according to the Miami Herald. In a corresponding move, the team sent down pitcher Jason Bergmann.
Our View:
Wells has a 6.26 ERA so far this season, and after a failed stint as the team's closer he moved back to middle relief. He holds no fantasy value, and even if he does get another chance at closing it might be wise to stay away from him.
June 9, 2009
Kip Wells has been sent to Single-A to start his rehab assignment, according to TSN. He has been recovering from a right adductor strain.
Our View:
Wells has a career 4.70 ERA and holds little fantasy value as a middle reliever when healthy.
June 2, 2009
The Nationals have placed RP Kip Wells on the 15-day disabled list with a right adductor strain according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
This may come as a surprise to people who were unaware Kip Wells was still in the major leagues. We will let you know when he's activated, but don't let him near your fantasy team.
April 28, 2009
Kip Wells and Julian Tavarez will share the closer's role in Washington after Joel Hanrahan was unseated from the position, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
Wells' fantasy value improves a bit as a reliever, but Joe Beimel (hip) could take over the closer's role when he is ready to return from the DL next week. Beimel is the preferred player to target in fantasy leagues.
April 20, 2009
The Nationals purchased Kip Wells' contract from Triple-A Syracuse, according to TSN.
Our View:
Wells has made 205 career starts in the majors, but the 31-year-old vet will not hold much fantasy value while working in the Nationals' bullpen.
March 11, 2009
The AP reports that pitcher Kip Wells signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday. He will be given a shot to strengthen their bullpen.
Our View:
Wells worked out of the bullpen last season with both the Rockies and the Royals. He compiled a 6.21 ERA and a 1.83 WHIP in 37.2 innings of work.
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