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Starting Wednesday vs. Astros Faucher will start Wednesday's game against the Astros, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Faucher will get the start, but Josh Fleming is expected to work multiple innings against the Astros on Wednesday as well, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. In Faucher's last start he went two innings while giving up five runs against the White Sox on Friday, and he isn't likely to go deep enough to qualify for a win in Wednesday's contest.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective as opener Faucher didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 8-7 win over the White Sox, giving up three runs on five hits over two innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Impact After the Rays jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, Faucher handed most of it back in the top of the second, giving up four straight hits at one point. The 27-year-old right-hander has been scored upon in five straight appearances split between opening and relief work, leading to a 5.91 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 10.2 innings with a 9:2 K:BB. Tampa Bay is scrambling to plug holes in its rotation with Zach Eflin (back), Jeffrey Springs (elbow) and Tyler Glasnow (oblique) all on the IL, but Faucher doesn't appear to be a reliable alternative, even working ahead of a bulk reliever.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Getting another turn to open game Faucher is slated to start Friday's home contest against the White Sox and will likely be stretched out to around four innings, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Unless he's needed out of the bullpen in an emergency for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati, Faucher will be making his second straight turn as a "starter." While opening in front of Josh Fleming in last Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays, Faucher covered 2.2 innings and struck out two while allowing one run on two hits and one walk. Faucher is in line to work as more of a piggyback starter than an opener Friday, but he's still unlikely to work deep enough in the contest to qualify for a win. Expect Fleming to once again cover the bulk of the innings once Faucher exits Friday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed as Saturday's opener Faucher will be the Rays' opener Saturday against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Josh Fleming will come in after an inning or two to work as the primary pitcher. Faucher, a 27-year-old righty, has given up three earned runs on seven hits, one walk and two home runs in six innings. This will be his first turn as an opener in 27.1 pro innings dating back to last season.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in spring debut Faucher (oblique) struck out the side in his inning of relief in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Twins in Grapefruit League play.

Impact Faucher's spring debut was delayed over three weeks after he reported to camp with the oblique injury, but he proved to be worth the wait Tuesday. He displayed a mid-90s fastball and sharp mid-80s slider during the appearance, pumping in 10 of his 13 pitches for strikes and retiring two of the three hitters he faced with swings and misses. Though he wasn't overly impressive in his first season in the majors in 2022, Faucher nonetheless has a chance to break camp with Tampa Bay in a low-leverage relief role.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Faucher (oblique) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Faucher has been sidelined since late February but has been throwing live batting practice for the last seven days. He'll be set for his first game action against the Twins after posting a 5.48 ERA and 1.69 WHIP across 21.1 innings in 2022.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing mound work Faucher (oblique) is expected to be cleared to throw off a mound soon, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Faucher has stretched out his flat-ground throwing to 120 feet and is almost ready to take the mound the next time he throws. Assuming the reliever is able to continue progressing with no setbacks, the Rays anticipate him being ready to go for Opening Day.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with oblique injury Faucher is currently sidelined with an oblique injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Faucher has started playing catch in Florida, but there's no timetable as to when the right-hander will be able to return to the mound. The 27-year-old appeared in 22 games for the Rays in 2022, registering a 5.48 ERA along with a 1.69 WHIP over his 21.1 innings of work.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Faucher spent just under a week in the major-league bullpen and converted his lone save chance while striking out three in four scoreless innings over three appearances. However, he'll be cast off the active roster as part of a move after Easton McGee's contract was selected Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records extra-innings save Faucher picked up the save Tuesday in Cleveland, allowing an unearned run on a hit in a 6-5 extra-innings win.

Impact Faucher entered the game in the bottom of 11th after the Rays scored twice in the top half. He allowed a one-out single that plated the automatic runner before retiring the final two batters to end the game and earn his first big-league save. The 27-year-old has shuttled back and forth between the minors and the Rays this year and, after a rough start to the season, has a 3.24 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB in his last 16.2 innings across 18 appearances for Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to majors Faucher was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Faucher will join the Rays' big-league roster alongside Cristofer Ogando with Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) moving to the injured list and Dusten Knight being designated for assignment. Faucher's latest stint in the majors came earlier this month when he gave up 3 earned runs over 4.2 innings out of the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A The Rays optioned Faucher to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact Faucher was one of four players removed from the 26-man active roster ahead of Sunday's series finale in Cincinnati and the only one for non-injury reasons. He was charged with the loss and a blown save Saturday after failing to record an out while allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and a wild pitch. The Rays will replace Faucher in the bullpen with Phoenix Sanders, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Rays Faucher was recalled by the Rays on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Faucher has been quite busy over the past week. He was recalled Friday only to be optioned two days later, but he's back again four days after that with Andrew Kittredge (elbow) hitting the injured list. Faucher's only major-league experience has come this season and has seen him allow five runs in two innings of relief work, so don't expect to see him handling high-leverage innings any time soon.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to minors Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact He will head back down as a corresponding move for Andrew Kittredge getting activated from the injured list. Faucher has given up five earned runs in two innings this season, although he logged a scoreless frame in his one appearance during this latest stint with the big club.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Faucher was called up from Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Impact Faucher will return to the major leagues after getting sent down May 10, replacing J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) after he was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. The right-hander struggled in his only appearance with the Rays this season, surrendering five runs on three hits and two walks with one strikeout in an inning on the mound against the Angels on May 9.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Faucher received his first major-league call-up Monday but spent just one day with the team, allowing five runs in his lone inning of work. Vidal Brujan was recalled to take his place on the roster.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives call to majors The Rays recalled Faucher from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Faucher will head to the big leagues for the first time in his career after the Rays cleared a spot for him by optioning Ralph Garza to Durham. The 26-year-old right-hander will give Tampa Bay another multi-inning option out of the bullpen after he recorded more than three outs in all but three of his 11 outings in the minors this season. During his time at Durham, he accrued a 5.02 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB in 14.1 innings.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Faucher was optioned to minor-league camp Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Faucher was added to the 40-man roster over the winter after splitting his 2021 season between Double and Triple-A. He pitched primarily out of the bullpen and racked up a 1.77 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with a 26:7 K:BB across 20.1 innings at Triple-A Durham to close the season. Though he won't begin the 2022 campaign in Tampa Bay, Faucher could contribute out of the bullpen at some point.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster Faucher was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He logged a 1.77 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 26 strikeouts in 20.1 innings at Triple-A last season and could make his big-league debut in 2022 out of the bullpen.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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