Houston, TX (Sports Network) - It's been almost three years since Kip Wells
pitched in a major league game, but he will get another chance on Tuesday when
he starts for the San Diego Padres.
Wells, signed to a minor league contract on May 8, went 1-4 with a 4.97 earned
run average in seven starts for Triple-A Tucson. He last appeared in the
majors on October 1, 2009 with the Reds, allowing five runs in a two-inning
start.
Wells, 35, was a first-round pick in 1998 and spent time with the White Sox,
Pirates, Rangers, Royals, Rockies, Cardinals, Reds and Nationals. He has a
career record of 67-99 with a 4.71 ERA.
San Diego also recalled pitcher Nick Vincent from Double-A San Antonio while
optioning infielder Andy Parrino and pitcher Brad Boxberger to Tucson. Pitcher
Joe Wieland was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
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