COLE SULSER NEWS

Topa, Stewart, McKenzie, Sulser reach deals ahead of tender deadline

Minnesota pitchers Justin Topa and Brock Stewart agreed to one-year contracts ahead of Friday’s tender deadline along with fellow right-hander Triston McKenzie of Cleveland and Col...

NOVEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration The Rays and Sulser avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Sulser had been eligible for arbitration for a second time. The 34-year-old reliever holds a career 3.74 ERA and 158:71 K:BB over 149 innings covering parts of six big-league seasons.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Colin Poche activated from injured list, Cole Sulser sent down Notes | The bullpen will have five left-handers heading into the final 12 games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • TAMPABAY.COM

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

Impact Sulser hasn't allowed a run in 11.2 innings with the Rays, but he has minor-league options remaining and that works against him here. Colin Poche (shoulder) has returned from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe homers, Tampa Bay's bullpen shuts down AL Central-leading Guardians for 5-2 win

Brandon Lowe homered, Tampa Bay’s bullpen held Cleveland to one hit over seven innings and the Rays snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Guardians

SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies play the Rays in first of 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies open a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to open Monday's contest Sulser is listed as the Rays' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia.

Impact Sulser hasn't covered more than 2.2 innings in any of his 39 appearances between the majors and Triple-A this season, so he's unlikely to work more than once through the batting order before exiting the contest. Tyler Alexander will likely be deployed in bulk relief behind Sulser.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays face the Minnesota Twins Wednesday

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening Wednesday Sulser will open Wednesday's game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sulser will be making the first start of his major-league career Wednesday, and although he pitched 2.2 innings Sunday, his next outing likely won't last more than one frame. Once he departs, Tyler Alexander is expected to pitch in bulk relief.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Up from Durham The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact With Colin Poche (shoulder) headed for the IL and Erasmo Ramirez now off the 40-man roster, Sulser and Hunter Bigge will come up to plug the gaps in Tampa Bay's bullpen. Sulser hasn't found much success in the majors this season, giving up five earned runs over 5.2 innings between the Rays and Mets, though he's posted a 2.25 ERA and 0.75 WHIP across 12 frames since reporting to Durham in July.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Sulser struck out two in a scoreless inning in his lone appearance after the Rays recalled him this past weekend. The transaction clears a spot for Ryan Pepiot (knee), who will return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Tampa Bay The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was acquired from the Mets in late July after being designated for assignment. Sulser allowed five earned runs over 4.2 frames for New York but has a 1.49 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB across 36.1 innings at Triple-A this year.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Tampa Bay The Mets traded Sulser to the Rays on Friday for cash, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sulser was designated for assignment by the Mets on Monday, but instead of being claimed off waivers, the 34-year-old right-hander will head to Tampa Bay via trade. Across four major-league outings this season, Sulser has given up five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven across 4.2 innings. He's had far more success across his 24 outings with Triple-A Syracuse this season, posting a 1.48 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 30.1 frames. He'll stay at that level, with the Rays optioning Sulser to Durham following the trade.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Tampa Bay The Mets traded Sulser to the Rays on Friday for cash, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sulser was designated for assignment by the Mets on Monday, and the 34-year-old right-hander will now head to Tampa Bay. Across four major-league outings this season, Sulser has given up five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven in 4.2 innings. He had far more success across his 24 appearances with Triple-A Syracuse this season, posting a 1.48 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 30.1 frames. He'll stay at that level, with the Rays optioning Sulser to Triple-A Durham following the trade.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mets DFA RHP Cole Sulser to clear 40-man spot The New York Mets designated right-hander Cole Sulser for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Logan Porter.S...

JULY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets DFA RHP Cole Sulser to clear 40-man spot The New York Mets designated right-hander Cole Sulser for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Logan Porter.S...

JULY 22 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Designated for assignment The Mets designated Sulser for assignment Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Logan Porter. Sulser, 34, has been tagged for four runs over four appearances during his brief time with the Mets this season.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Nimmo's 3-run HR sparks rally as Mets beat Cardinals 7-5

Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to spark a six-run fifth inning, and the New York Mets rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5

MAY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Sulser to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact New York selected Sulser's contract Monday, and he allowed four runs with a 4:3 K:BB over 3.2 frames in three appearances. Tyler Jay was also sent down Sunday, with Jose Butto and Grant Hartwig being called up from Syracuse as corresponding moves.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mets add fresh arm to bullpen by calling up Sulser while Ramírez designated for assignment

The New York Mets have designated right-hander Yohan Ramírez for assignment and selected the contract of right-hander Cole Sulser from Triple-A Syracuse

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Tampa Bay The Rays claimed Sulser off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Impact After an extended absence due to a shoulder strain, Sulser returned to make a lone appearance out of the Arizona bullpen before being designated for assignment. The Tampa Bay front office has deemed Sulser of a 40-man roster spot despite his struggles in recent seasons. The right-hander pitched to a 2.70 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and eight saves with Baltimore in 2021.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Snakes The Diamondbacks designated Sulser for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Sulser surrendered one run on two hits during his first appearance since returning from the 60-day injured list, and he'll now once again be taken off Arizona's 40-man roster. Given the lack of success Sulser has had at all levels since 2022, it's possible he clears waivers and is sent outright to Triple-A Reno.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used immediately off IL Sulser allowed one run on two hits over one inning in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Sulser was activated off the injured list Sunday and used right away in a low-leverage spot. The right-hander mopped up the ninth inning of Arizona's eighth loss in 10 games.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured list The Diamondbacks reinstated Sulser (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Sulser won a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen but made just three appearances before landing on the IL on April 7 with a right shoulder strain. After a lengthy recovery followed by a near-month-long rehab assignment between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Triple-A Reno, Sulser is finally ready to rejoin the Diamondbacks. Even though Arizona's closing situation remains somewhat unsettled, Sulser isn't expected to factor into the late-inning mix right away and may have to settle for lower-leverage work initially.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves rehab to Triple-A Sulser (shoulder) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno on Saturday and has made two appearances for the affiliate, covering two innings while allowing two earned runs on t...

Impact Sulser began his assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 4 and is nearing the end of his 30-day rehab window. The 33-year-old right-hander will likely settle into a low-leverage role out of the Arizona bullpen once he's brought back from the 60-day injured list.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE