Tyler Wells goes on IL with right elbow inflammation. Update: Albert Suarez will start today's 1pm start.

[DirtyBird]

[Rbiggs2525]

2 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

3 catchers again lol. Yeah let Povich throw. 

[HowAbout That]

 The roster moves here don’t mention a pitcher. We do need a pitcher, hopefully a good one.

But can someone explain why we need a third catcher? 
 

[OriolesMagic83]

Yeah!  a 3rd catcher.  Um I guess Wells was hurt was part of the reason why he was so bad. 

[Billy F-Face3]

Woah this is news. They will probably use the off day to skip 1 rotation starter and then figure out the next go around next week. 

Povich needs about 10-11 more starts to match the sample size he had before they promoted him from AA to AAA Norfolk.

[DirtyBird]

Just now, HowAbout That said:

 The roster moves here don’t mention a pitcher. We do need a pitcher, hopefully a good one.

But can someone explain why we need a third catcher? 
 

Maybe to make it easier to pinch hit for McCann without having to catch Adley tonight?

[DirtyBird]

Just now, Billy F-Face3 said:

Woah this is news. They will probably use the off day to skip 1 rotation starter and then figure out the next go around next week. 

Povich needs about 10-11 more starts to match the sample size he had before they promoted him from AA to AAA Norfolk.

But he can fill the gap until Means and/or Bradish are ready, then go back down. He’s not a guy that needs to stay up.

[Rbiggs2525]

1 minute ago, DirtyBird said:

But he can fill the gap until Means and/or Bradish are ready, then go back down. He’s not a guy that needs to stay up.

Yeah Wells was good for about 5 innings 4 runs. The bar is not set that high.

[Billy F-Face3]

2 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

But he can fill the gap until Means and/or Bradish are ready, then go back down. He’s not a guy that needs to stay up.

This is definitely intriguing. I'll be staying tuned to this development.

[MurphDogg]

Presumably they called up Banuelos because he was already with the team. He will undoubtedly be sent down tomorrow and it gives them flexibility to pinch hit for McCan 

[ArtVanDelay]

5 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Maybe to make it easier to pinch hit for McCann without having to catch Adley tonight?

This and Povich just pitched 3 days ago.  So if the plan is to replace Wells with Povich, they’ll option Bañuelos in a couple days for Povich.

edit - Not sure what they’re going to do tomorrow since it’s Wells turn in the rotation.

Edited April 16 by ArtVanDelay

[DirtyBird]

2 minutes ago, Billy F-Face3 said:

This is definitely intriguing. I'll be staying tuned to this development.

Things are pretty ugly with starting pitching in Norfolk otherwise

[Sports Guy]

Tyler Wells is hurt? I’m shocked!!

Hope it’s nothing serious but I’d be lying if the thought he is done for the year hadn’t crossed my mind.

[dystopia]

It will probably be Suarez unfortunately.

[dystopia]

2 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Tyler Wells is hurt? I’m shocked!!

Hope it’s nothing serious but I’d be lying if the thought he is done for the year hadn’t crossed my mind.

I know we're all conditioned to expect the worst with pitchers these days, but "done for the year" seems like an irrational thought to have for elbow inflammation. Until I see the letters "UCL" I'm not overly concerned. I'm not expecting Wells back soon though and Irvin is going to be in the rotation for the long haul, much to the chagrin of many on here.

Hopefully he gets it together; I think he will.