Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low A) left-handed pitcher Lachlan Wells is the Twins minor league Player of the Week. Wells started for the Kernels on Monday against Dayton, pitching 8.0 shutout innings with two hits allowed, one walk and nine strikeouts and earned the win. The 19-year-old 5’8″ Wells has made six starts for the Kernels, going 3-2, 1.57 ERA (34.1 IP, 6 ER) with six walks and 29 strikeouts. Wells was signed as an undrafted free agent August 11, 2014 out of Newcastle, Australia for $300,000.
Lachlan has a twin brother Alexander who is also a pitcher in the Orioles organization.
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Go get ’em Mr. Wells we’re very proud of you and A.J.
Johnny Williams