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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

Heading back to Triple-A The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact Sulser's stint with the big club lasted just two days, with the right-hander making his lone appearance in a 5-4 loss to Atlanta on Saturday, when he was the pitcher of record after giving up two earned runs on four hits and one walk over one inning of relief. In a corresponding move, Tampa Bay recalled right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A in advance of his start in Sunday's series finale.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Triple-A The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

These 3 areas cost Rays in close game vs. Braves TAMPA -- Technically, the decisive moment in the Rays’ 5-4 loss to the Braves on Saturday afternoon came in the ninth inning. Having already...

APRIL 13, 2025 • MLB.COM

Harris' 2-run homer in the ninth lifts Braves over Rays 5-4 for their first road win

Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 5-4 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Rays for their first road win of the season

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Key reliever Kelly placed on IL with left gluteal strain TAMPA -- The Rays lost a key reliever to the injured list before Friday’s series opener against the Braves, as they placed right-hander Kevi...

APRIL 11, 2025 • MLB.COM

Recalled from minors The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Sulser takes the roster spot of Kevin Kelly, who was placed on the 15-day IL with a glute strain. Sulser appeared in 10 games for the Mets and Rays last season, making a pair of starts, and registered a 2.76 ERA and 15:9 K:BB across 16.1 innings. He'll provide long-relief depth out of the Tampa Bay bullpen.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning season at Triple-A The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Impact Sulser was one of eight players dismissed from big-league camp in the Rays' latest round of roster cuts. The 34-year-old reliever split time between the Triple-A level and the majors in 2024 between his stops in the Mets and Rays organizations. He made 10 big-league appearances and turned in a 2.76 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 16.1 innings.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays face the Minnesota Twins Wednesday

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Harris' 2-run homer in the ninth lifts Braves over Rays 5-4 for their first road win

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

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

Phillies play the Rays in first of 3-game series

Tampa Bay Rays face the Minnesota Twins Wednesday