Veteran left-handed pitcher David Wells has reached a tentative agreement with the Dodgers.
The 44-year-old, who was released by the Padres earlier this month, is expected to make his first start for the Dodgers on Sunday night against the Mets.
Wells is 5-8 with a 5.54 ERA this season but struggled in his final four starts with San Diego with a 0-3 mark and a 14.33 ERA.
The Dodgers will pay Wells a prorated portion of the league’s minimum salary with the Padres absorbing the rest of his $3 million guarantee.
Extra innings
Ex-White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi hit a solo homer in the eighth inning off Jonathan Broxton in the Phillies’ 5-2 loss to the Dodgers. It was the first homer allowed by Broxton in 96 2/3 innings, the longest streak in team history. … Braves shortstop Edgar Renteria was placed on the 15-day disabled list, one day after he was activated. He reinjured his right ankle while checking his swing on the first pitch he saw Wednesday against the Reds. … The Mariners called up right-handed reliever Rick White from Triple-A Tacoma. White will be pitching for his 11th team. … The Blue Jays’ Troy Glaus is 0-for-13 against the Angels in Anaheim since leaving after 2004. … After both Billy Wagner and Trevor Hoffman blew saves, Heath Bell earned his first major-league save for the Padres’ in a 9-8 win over the Mets.
