Cole Sulser - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Rasmussen allows 1 hit over 7 innings, Caminero reaches base 5 times as Rays beat Marlins 6-0

Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, Junior Caminero reached base five times and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Friday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returns from IL The Rays reinstated Sulser (back) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Sulser didn't play in any rehab games while recovering from a lower-back strain, but he has been facing live hitters over the past few days and will now rejoin the Rays' bullpen following a minimum-length IL stay. The 36-year-old righty will presumably reclaim a setup role after posting a 3.68 ERA and 1.36 WHIP through 22 innings on the year. Hunter Bigge was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Manager Kevin Cash says Sulser (back) should return to the Rays "pretty soon," MLB.com reports .

Impact Sulser has been facing hitters in live batting practice and is progressing well from a lower-back strain. It sounds like the 36-year-old right-hander will be able to dodge a minor-league rehab assignment before being reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Through 22 innings, Sulser has a 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Angels, aim to extend home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Los Angeles Angels looking to extend a four-game home winning streak

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Rays aim to break losing streak in matchup with the Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to stop their three-game skid with a win against the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Rays try to continue win streak, take on the Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to extend a five-game win streak with a victory against the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Rays bring win streak into game against the Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the New York Yankees

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Rays aim to keep win streak going against the Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays seek to continue a five-game win streak with a victory against the New York Yankees

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Rays host the Orioles, aim to continue home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Diaz leads Rays against the Orioles after 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Baltimore Orioles after Yandy Diaz's four-hit game on Monday

MAY 19 • Associated Press

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.

MAY 18 • 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...

MAY 13 • 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

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