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Grabs first post-Fairbanks save Uceta struck out one over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Athletics.

Impact Uceta received the first save opportunity since Pete Fairbanks (lat) went on the injured list Monday, and he went on to convert his first major-league save. Uceta retired four batters on a total of nine pitches (seven strikes), extending his scoreless streak to 10.1 innings in the process. He emerged as a setup man after the All-Star break and now has a chance to be part of a closing committee that doesn't have a clear favorite to lead the way just yet. For the year, Uceta has a 0.90 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 36:4 K:BB over 30 innings. While he doesn't have stellar velocity -- he doesn't throw a four-seamer, and his fastest pitch is a 93.9 mph sinker -- Uceta continues to thrive mostly by inducing weak contact and getting batters to chase pitches at an above-average rate.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Siri homers to break up scoreless game, help Baz to first win in two years as Rays beat A's 1-0

Jose Siri homered with two outs in the eighth inning to break up a scoreless pitchers’ duel and help Shane Baz earn his first victory in more than two years, and the Tampa Bay Rays...

AUGUST 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Carlson hits RBI single in 12th and Rays outlast Diamondbacks 8-7 after blowing 6-run lead

Dylan Carlson hit an RBI single in the 12th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 to complete a three-game sweep after blowing a six-run lead

AUGUST 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Fans four in relief Uceta pitched two shutout innings of relief in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Reds, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Shawn Armstrong opened the game for the Rays, pitching two innings before giving way to Uceta. The 26-year-old Uceta fanned four batters in just two innings of work, headlining a strong performance from the Rays bullpen in which they struck out nine batters over seven scoreless frames. On his fourth team in four seasons, Uceta has finally found his groove with the Rays, logging a microscopic 0.51 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB in 17.2 innings this season.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays reinstate outfielder Josh Lowe from the 10-day injured list

The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated outfielder Josh Lowe from the 10-day injured list

MAY 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Added to big-league roster The Rays selected Uceta's contract from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The 26-year-old posted a 7.00 ERA but had a 21:8 K:BB over 18 relief innings at Durham this season. Uceta should work in low-leverage spots out of Tampa Bay's bullpen.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Cubs Uceta was released by the Cubs on Tuesday.

Impact Uceta was removed from the Cubs' 40-man roster last month and is now out of the organization altogether. The reliever allowed nine runs over five innings during his brief time with Triple-A Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Iowa Uceta cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The Cubs claimed Uceta off waivers from the Mets last week and immediately optioned him to Triple-A. He'll now officially remain in the Cubs' farm system while losing his spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old righty has surrendered six runs in 5.2 Triple-A innings this season.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Cubbies The Cubs claimed Uceta off waivers from the Mets on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact After being DFA'd by the Mets on Wednesday, Uceta will now look to earn a spot in the Cubs' bullpen. Though he's been injured for most of the year, Uceta has been decent when healthy, allowing one run in 4.2 innings in Triple-A and throwing three scoreless innings for the Mets in April.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves off 40-man roster The Mets designated Uceta for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Uceta will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to reliever Dennis Santana, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Before he was activated from the injured list and sent back to Syracuse on Sunday, Uceta had made just one three-inning relief appearance for the Mets this season.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IL, sent down Uceta (knee) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Uceta had been sidelined since late April due to ankle and knee injuries, but he began a rehab assignment in early August and struck out two in four innings over four appearances. He'll remain with the Triple-A club now that he's healthy but will likely be a candidate to be called up if the Mets need bullpen help at some point.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing at Single-A Uceta (knee) shifted his rehab assignment to Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday and tossed a perfect inning.

Impact Uceta needed just eight pitches to retire the side Sunday in the second appearance of his rehab assignment, which began in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Wednesday. The right-hander has been on the shelf since late April and later underwent surgery in June to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He'll eventually move his rehab to Triple-A Syracuse and will likely make a few appearances with the Mets' top affiliate before being reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to 60-day IL The Mets transferred Uceta (knee) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Impact The transaction won't affect Uceta's timeline for rejoining the Mets, as he had already missed more than two months after landing on the 15-day IL on April 25 due to a left ankle sprain. He resumed a rehab assignment in early May, only to develop a left knee injury during that time before he was ultimately diagnosed with a torn meniscus, which he had surgically repaired June 9. The Mets likely won't have a precise timeline for Uceta's return from the IL until he resumes a throwing program.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes meniscus surgery Uceta (ankle) underwent surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Uceta injured his knee just as he was nearing the end of his recovery from a left ankle sprain. He's been on the shelf since late April and now his absence will be extended at least another eight weeks. The Mets could soon transfer him from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man roster spot.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts up rehab assignment Uceta (ankle) began a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Syracuse and allowed two unearned runs on no hits and four walks over 1.1 innings.

Impact The fact that Uceta was cleared to go out on a rehab assignment less than two weeks after landing on the 15-day injured list suggests his left ankle sprain isn't a major concern, but the Mets will want to see a sharper minor-league appearance or two from him before activating him. He threw only 13 strikes during his 32-pitch appearance Thursday.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets Place Edwin Uceta on IL, Recall Jose Butto The Mets have placed Edwin Uceta on the IL with an ankle sprain and recalled starting pitcher Jose Butto from Triple-A Syracuse.

APRIL 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets place RHP Edwin Uceta (ankle) on IL The New York Mets placed right-hander Edwin Uceta on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain.

APRIL 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Placed on 15-day IL Uceta was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 23, with a left ankle sprain.

Impact Uceta presumably suffered the injury while making a three-inning relief appearance Saturday at San Francisco. It's his only major-league appearance so far this year. Jose Butto will join the Mets from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Syracuse Uceta was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Uceta will take the roster spot of Jose Butto after Butto was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. The right-hander provides the Mets with a middle-innings option while he's with the club.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets Claim Edwin Uceta off Waivers From Pirates The Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Pirates.

APRIL 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Claimed off waivers by NYM Uceta was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Thursday and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

Impact Uceta was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday. The 25-year-old right-hander holds a career 6.27 ERA and 38:19 K:BB in 37.1 total innings at the MLB level.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Uceta was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday.

Impact This move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Tyler Heineman, who is up to help fill in for Austin Hedges (concussion) behind the plate. Uceta had just been claimed off waivers from the Tigers on Sunday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Pittsburgh Uceta was claimed off waivers by the Pirates and was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Thursday and will now join a new organization. Uceta appeared in 10 games for Arizona last season and had a 5.82 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB across 17 innings.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Detroit Uceta was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Thursday.

Impact Uceta missed the cut for Detroit's Opening Day roster and has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old made 10 appearances for the Diamondbacks last year and had a 5.82 ERA over 17 innings.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers have DFA'd Edwin Uceta to open up their... - The Athletic Tigers have DFA'd Edwin Uceta to open up their final 40-man spot. Trey Wingenter and Chasen Shreve selected to the 40-man. Beau Brieske (upp...

MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Carlson hits RBI single in 12th and Rays outlast Diamondbacks 8-7 after blowing 6-run lead

Tampa Bay Rays reinstate outfielder Josh Lowe from the 10-day injured list