On July 30, 2011, Wells was traded to the Seattle Mariners along with LHP Charlie Furbush, prospect Francisco Martínez and a player to be named later (Chance Ruffin) for Doug Fister and David Pauley.[7] Wells had early success at Seattle. He was able to put together a continuous streak of 4 games where he had a home run in each from August 13 through 16, 2011. The streak was halted when he was hit by a pitch in the nose by Brandon Morrow.[8] In the second-half of 2011, he batted .216/.310/.431 with the Mariners.[3]
Wells started 2012 with the Mariners but was demoted to the minors at the end of May, returning to Seattle in mid-June. In his only full season with Seattle, he batted .228/.302/.396 with 10 home runs, often serving as a right handed platoon bat.[9][10]
Wells was designated for assignment by the Mariners on March 31, 2013. The Toronto Blue Jays claimed him off waivers on April 10.[11] Toronto designated him for assignment on April 15 without appearing in a game to make room on the 40-man roster for Ramón Ortiz.[12]
Oakland Athletics
Wells was traded to the Oakland Athletics on April 22, 2013 for cash. He was added to the active roster when second baseman Scott Sizemore re-tore his ACL.[13] Wells was designated for assignment on April 28 when Yoenis Céspedes returned from the disabled list.[14] Wells started only twice for the Athletics, one in left field and one as the designated hitter.[15]
Chicago White Sox
On April 29, 2013, Wells was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations.[16] In 38 games for Chicago, he batted .167/.225/.182 with no home runs and one RBI.
Philadelphia Phillies
On August 8, 2013, Wells was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.[17] On August 24, after starting the night in right field, Wells pitched in the 18th inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, making him a position player to have pitched in both leagues in the same year.[18] He was the losing pitcher, tabbed with a 27.08 ERA after giving up 5 runs to the Diamondbacks. Wells was also 0-for-7 batting that night.[19][20] Wells appeared as a pinch runner the following day, but on August 27, he was placed on the disabled list with dry eye syndrome as a result of lasik surgery on his eyes.[21] Wells returned to action for one at-bat as a pinch hitter in late September, in what was to be his final major league appearance. Wells was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs on October 16. He elected free agency the following day.[22]
On November 20, 2013, Wells signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[23] On May 19, 2014, Wells joined the Chicago's Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs, following extended spring training. In 26 games for Iowa, he batted .197/.290/.230 with no home runs or RBI, and eight walks. Wells was released by the Cubs organization on June 25.[24]
Bridgeport Bluefish
On July 18, 2014, Wells signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League. In 49 games for Bridgeport, he slashed .267/.338/.358 with two home runs, 19 RBI, and three stolen bases.
Detroit Tigers (second stint)
On February 21, 2015, the Detroit Tigers signed Wells to a minor league contract.[25] In 15 games for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves, he hit .209/.292/.326 with one home run and six RBI. Wells was released by the Tigers organization on May 1.[26]
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