Current Contract:
Signed a one-year, $635,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals on February 6, 2007.

2007: $635,000

Became a Cardinal:
Claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on May 15, 2007.

2006 Season:
After going 0-2 with a 5.48 ERA in 18 games for the Florida Marlins, Wellemeyer was claimed off waivers by the Royals on June 9. He posted a 3.63 ERA in 28 appearances for Kansas City, holding lefties to a .198 average while righties hit .265 against him. He led all Royals relievers with 57 innings pitched from June 9 to the end of the season.

Career Notes:
A fourth round draft pick of the Chicago Cubs in 2000, Wellemeyer reached the majors in 2003 and spent time with the Cubs in each of the following two seasons as well. Just prior to the 2006 season, the Cubs dealt him to the Florida Marlins for two minor leaguers (Lincoln Holdzkom & Zach McCormack). Entering the 2007 season, Wellemeyer has a 5.20 ERA in 103 major league games, and has struck out 146 compared to 111 walks in 162.2 innings pitched.

Photo: MLB Photos