The Texas Rangers placed Wells on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday after the right-hander sprained his foot on Friday. (Updated 8/15/2006) Analysis: Wells is 1-0 with a 5.63 ERA in two starts with the Rangers, since being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Jesse Chavez prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. He was 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA in seven starts for the Pirates this season, after being on the disabled list for four months with a blood clot in his right armpit.