Kip Wells Must Prove Himself, As A Reliever

Acta said newly acquired pitcher Kip Wells, signed Wednesday to a non-guaranteed minor league deal, will work out on the minor league side of the Nationals' complex and have to prove himself there before he pitches in a major league situation. The veteran of 10 major league seasons will be looked at as a reliever, Acta said.

Wells said he preferred to work as a starter. He understands, though, with an ERA of 5.32 since 2004, that he must prove himself again.

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