Cole Sulser - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to IL with back strain The Rays placed Sulser on the 15-day injured list Monday with a lower-back strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's unclear when Sulser's back began bothering him, but he hadn't pitched since last Wednesday. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be taken over by Chase Solesky.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls drives in go-ahead run in 10th and Rays beat Blue Jays 7-6 for 16th win in 18

Taylor Walls put the Rays ahead with an RBI single in the 10th inning and later scored on Jonathan Aranda’s sacrifice fly, and Tampa Bay held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 f...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Locks down second save Sulser earned the save Tuesday against the Blue Jays, retiring the side in order in the ninth inning.

Impact Sulser entered with a one-run lead and efficiently handled Toronto's lineup, needing just 12 pitches to secure his second save of the season. After a rough start in which the right-hander allowed six earned runs over his first six appearances, the veteran has completely turned things around, tossing 9.2 consecutive scoreless innings since. Sulser now owns a 2.75 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a 15:8 K:BB across 19.2 innings.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Williamson's go-ahead single lifts the Rays past the Blue Jays 4-3

Ben Williamson drove in the winning run with a single after Yandy Díaz tied it with an RBI single and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays...

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Diaz and Caminero homers, McClanahan's 6 strong innings carry Rays past Giants 3-0

Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero homered to back six strong innings from Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Friday night

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Collects first save of year Sulser gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Guardians. He struck out two.

Impact Bryan Baker has pitched the prior two days and three of the last four, so Tampa Bay's closer got a breather while Sulser handled the ninth in his place. The 36-year-old righty delivered his sixth straight scoreless appearance, and the save was his first since 2022 when he was a member of the Marlins. Sulser has moved into a high-leverage role in an injury-shortened Rays bullpen, picking up holds in his last two appearances coming into Tuesday, but his 3.24 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB through 16.2 innings on the season don't inspire a lot of confidence.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez pitches the Rays past the Guardians 1-0 for their 6th straight win

Nick Martinez pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda drove in a run for the third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 1-0...

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

No-decision as opener Sulser didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the White Sox, pitching two scoreless innings as the opener, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out one.

Impact Sulser allowed four baserunners in his two innings of work, but he didn't allow a single run -- that's already a step in the right direction considering his recent performances. He had given up at least a run in five of his six previous outings this season, and as a bullpen arm that's nowhere near pitching in high-leverage situations, he shouldn't carry a ton of fantasy upside -- especially since he owns a 4.91 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP across 11.0 innings over his first seven appearances in 2026.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Caminero, Fraley and DeLuca homer as Rays pound White Sox 8-3 for 5th straight win

Junior Caminero, Jake Fraley and Jonny DeLuca homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded the Chicago White Sox 8-3 for their fifth straight win

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Tapped for opening duties Sulser will open Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact Sulser has given up eight runs (six earned) over nine innings to begin the season, but the Rays will look to him to get through the first inning of Wednesday's contest. Jesse Scholtens is expected to work in bulk relief once Sulser is taken out of the game.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with win Saturday Sulser (1-0) recorded the win Saturday against the Yankees, allowing one unearned run on one hit and no walks in the 10th inning.

Impact The Rays essentially used all of their other available high-leverage arms earlier in the game, which left them with Sulser to try and keep the game tied at 3-3 in the 10th inning. Jose Caballero single to drive in the automatic runner, so Sulser's ERA was unharmed. The right-hander has a 4.15 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB with no holds or save chances over 8.2 innings.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rays extend Yanks' skid to 4, rally on Walls and Aranda infield grounders in 10th for 5-4 win

Taylor Walls and Jonathan Aranda had run-scoring infield grounders in the 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied late twice to beat the Yankees 5-4 and extend New York’s losin...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins

Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Brewers rally for 6-2 win over Tampa Bay to spoil McClanahan's first game appearance since 2023

Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6-2 after Shane McClanahan held them hitless for 4 1/3 inni...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration with Rays The Rays and Sulser avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.05 million contract, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sulser receives a small raise in his second year of arbitration eligibility. Slated to turn 36 in March, Sulser made 18 appearances out of the Rays' bullpen in 2025, collecting a 1.99 ERA and 22:7 K:BB over 22.2 innings. He'll likely fill a middle relief role in 2026.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Durham The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Tampa Bay placed Mason Englert (shoulder) on the injured list Sunday, opening up a spot on the active roster for Sulser. Sulser has been at Triple-A since June 19. The 35-year-old right-hander has recorded a 1.30 ERA in 34.2 innings with Durham this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Durham The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Durham The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sulser made three appearances after being recalled from Triple-A last week, allowing one earned run while striking out four batters over 2.1 frames. He owns a 3.21 ERA through 14 MLB innings this season but will head back to the minors in favor of Connor Seabold, who will give the team another fresh arm to work with.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Durham The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sulser has pitched well in 11.2 relief innings with the big club, allowing four runs with a 9:3 K:BB. He's taking the roster spot vacated by Manuel Rodriguez (forearm), who has landed on the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The right-hander hadn't given up a run in his past six appearances but will still be sent down in favor of Ian Seymour, who can provide a bit more length out of the bullpen. Sulser's 3.09 ERA and 1.20 WHIP through 10 big-league outings this season should be enough for him to get another look with Tampa Bay later this season.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rout Blue Jays 13-0 behind Lowe, Pepiot for 5-game winning streak

Brandon Lowe homered in his third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-0 for a five-game winning streak and their second series sweep this season

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Taylor Walls draws bases-loaded walk in 8th to help Rays beat Brewers 4-3, end 7-game home skid

Taylor Walls drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 and snap a seven-game home skid

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He'll absorb the roster spot vacated by Hunter Bigge (lat), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. Sulser was roughed up for two runs on four hits and one walk over one inning in his lone appearance with the Rays earlier this season.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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