Joe Rock - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Claimed by A's, sent to Vegas The Athletics claimed Rock off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact Rock will join his third organization this season after spending time with both the Rays and the White Sox in 2026. The 26-year-old appeared in four games with the White Sox, recording a 3.48 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB over 10.1 innings. The A's transferred Justin Sterner to the 60-day IL, opening up a spot on the 40-man roster for Rock. The southpaw will report to Triple-A Las Vegas.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by White Sox The White Sox designated Rock for assignment Friday.

Impact With Chicago claiming Jake Rogers off waivers Friday, Rock loses his spot on the 40-man roster. Rock has appeared in four games out of the bullpen for the White Sox this season, posting a 3.48 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB across 10.1 innings. He's currently with Triple-A Charlotte.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The White Sox optioned Rock to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Rock has been wild in four outings with the big club this season, walking 11 over 10.1 innings to go along with 12 strikeouts and a 3.48 ERA. He is clearing off the roster to make room for David Sandlin, who will be recalled from Charlotte to start Friday's game versus the Royals.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Watson drives in 3 runs, Guardians beat White Sox 4-3 in 10 innings to avoid sweep

Khalil Watson singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning for his third RBI of the day, and the Cleveland Guardians survived a ninth-inning collapse to beat the Chicago White So...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Troy Melton allows one hit in six innings, Tigers beat White Sox 4-1

Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers’ offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Top outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is called up by the Chicago White Sox

Top prospect Braden Montgomery has joined the Chicago White Sox after the outfielder was brought up from Triple-A Charlotte

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Promoted Tuesday The White Sox recalled Rock from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Impact The left-hander was acquired from the Rays in exchange for Oliver Dunn in mid-May and is now on the cusp of his White Sox debut. Rock hasn't been particularly effective at the Triple-A level this year with a 4.88 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 40:21 K:BB across 24 innings between the two organizations.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to White Sox The Rays traded Rock to the White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for Oliver Dunn.

Impact Rock has spent the entire season with the Rays' Triple-A affiliate, posting a 4.80 ERA and 1.93 WHIP alongside a 27:17 K:BB through 15 innings. He'll report to Triple-A Charlotte to begin his time in the White Sox organization, but the fact that he owns a spot on the 40-man roster will help his chances of returning to the majors later in the year when the Sox need fresh bullpen depth. Kyle Teel (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minors The Rays optioned Rock to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact He'll give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander Drew Rasmussen (personal), who was activated from the family medical emergency list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Yankees. After being recalled from Triple-A on Friday, Rock didn't make any appearances out of the Tampa Bay bullpen over the first two games of the series with New York.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league bullpen The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Rock was off to an erratic start at Durham, yielding five runs with a 4:5 K:BB and two hit-by-pitches in 2.1 frames. He pitched well during his brief time with the Rays last season, however, permitting two runs with an 11:2 K:BB over 7.2 innings. The left-hander will give manager Kevin Cash a fresh bullpen option.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from big-league camp The Rays optioned Rock to minor-league camp Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Rock has allowed just one run and struck out nine over five innings this spring, but he's also issued six walks. The 25-year-old should get a chance in the Rays' bullpen this season, but he'll begin the year at Triple-A Durham.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Rays optioned Rock to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Impact Rock covered 2.2 scoreless innings Wednesday against the White Sox, and his reward is a trip back to the minors. The Rays have summoned Eric Orze and Joey Gerber to supplement their bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Rock has appeared in two games out of Tampa Bay's bullpen this season, posting a 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9:0 K:BB across five innings of work. The 25-year-old right-hander takes Brian Van Belle's (elbow) spot in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Triple-A The Rays optioned Rock to Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Impact Rock was summoned to the majors Thursday and allowed two hits and no walks while striking out five across three scoreless innings during the Rays' 7-4 loss to the Yankees. He'll head back to Triple-A, where he has started in 15 of 20 games and has a 4.63 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 71:33 K:BB across 81.2 innings.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Impact Rock made one relief appearance for the Rays earlier this season, allowing two runs over two innings. The lefty has been used primarily as a starter in the minors, so he can give the bullpen some length.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Impact Rock made one relief appearance for the Rays earlier this season, allowing two runs over two innings of work. The lefty has been used primarily as a starter in the minors, so he can give the bullpen some length.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rays recall right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A Durham ahead of series finale against Minnesota

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A Durham on Sunday before the finale of their three-game series against Minnesota

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Boyle, key return in offseason trade, called back up to Rays The Rays on Sunday recalled right-hander Joe Boyle, the main return in their offseason trade with the A's for Jeffrey Springs. Left-hander J...

JULY 6, 2025 • MLB.COM

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

Impact He'll be replaced on the 26-man active roster by right-hander Joe Boyle, who had been starting for Durham and could serve as a multi-inning relief option or enter the Tampa Bay rotation during the upcoming week. After being called up from Triple-A on June 28, Rock made his MLB debut later that day in a win over the Orioles, covering two innings while allowing two earned runs on four hits while striking out four. The lefty reliever went unused in the Rays' ensuing six games.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aranada and Díaz go deep to back Littell's seven strong innings as Rays beat Orioles 11-3

Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Díaz each homered, Zack Littell pitched seven strong innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-3

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Called up by Tampa Bay The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact The Rays will bring up Rock to bolster the bullpen, designating Forrest Whitley for assignment in a corresponding move. Rock has spent the entire 2025 season in Triple-A, where he has a 3-5 record in 15 games (14 starts) with a 4.81 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 63:30 K:BB across 73 innings. He'll be available out of the Rays' bullpen and could make his major-league debut as soon as Saturday against the Orioles.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Tampa Bay The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact The Rays will bring up Rock to bolster the bullpen and designated Forrest Whitley for assignment in a corresponding move. Rock has spent the entire 2025 season in Triple-A, where he has a 3-5 record in 15 games (14 starts) with a 4.81 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 63:30 K:BB across 73 innings. He'll be available out of the Rays' bullpen and could make his major-league debut as soon as Saturday against the Orioles.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp The Rays optioned Rock to minor-league camp Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Rock had a nice showing this spring, tossing four scoreless innings with four strikeouts. He was never under any real consideration for the Opening Day roster, however, and is slated to open the year in the rotation at Triple-A Durham.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster The Rays selected Rock's contract from Triple-A Durham, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Acquired from the Rockies in March, Rock posted a 4.58 ERA and 132:35 K:BB over 139.2 innings this season at Durham. The left-hander is now protected from the Rule 5 Draft.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Khalil Watson drives in 3 runs, Guardians beat White Sox 4-3 in 10 innings to avoid sweep

Troy Melton allows one hit in six innings, Tigers beat White Sox 4-1

Top outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is called up by the Chicago White Sox

Rays recall right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A Durham ahead of series finale against Minnesota

Aranada and Díaz go deep to back Littell's seven strong innings as Rays beat Orioles 11-3