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Gives up five earned in loss Fleming (2-3) was charged with the loss Sunday against Minnesota after surrendering six runs (five earned) on five hits across 3.2 innings. He had one strikeout and three walks.

Impact The left-hander threw 53 of his 77 pitches for strikes and delivered first-pitch strikes to 16 of the 19 hitters he faced, but he was unable to take advantage of that success early in the count. Fleming issued only three walks over his first four outings of the season, but he doubled that total Sunday. It's been tough going early in the campaign with a 6.32 ERA and 1.85 WHIP across 15.2 innings. The 25-year-old lines up to pitch next weekend in Seattle, though it's unclear if Tampa Bay will utilize him as a traditional starter or have him follow an opener.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco drives in 4, Twins beat Rays 9-3 for ninth win in 10

Jorge Polanco drove in four runs with a pair of doubles, Carlos Correa had his fourth straight multi-hit game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Rays and Twins play, winner claims 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Scheduled to start Sunday Fleming will start Sunday's game against Twins, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.

Impact Fleming has worked as both starter and reliever this season, and he will start Sunday for the second time. Don't expect him to be out there too long, as he has not gone more than 3.1 innings in any of his four appearances to date.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Josh Fleming aims to 'flush' previous appearance The left-hander was touched for seven runs — all unearned — in one inning in a loss to the Mariners.

APRIL 30, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Tagged for seven unearned runs Fleming (2-2) received the loss after allowing seven runs (none earned) on four hits, a walk, and a hit batsman in two innings of an 8-4 defeat Tuesday against Seattle.

Impact For the second time this season, Fleming served as the primary pitcher after Matt Wisler opened the game. The lefty entered the game to begin the third inning and retired all three batters via groundouts. The wheels came off in the fourth inning as Fleming was hit hard and Tampa Bay committed costly errors on consecutive plays, leading to seven unearned runs. All in all, he faced 11 batters and needed 44 pitches to complete the frame. While some of the issues Tuesday could be pinned on the Rays' defense, Fleming has struggled this season, allowing 18 hits in 12 innings.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert, Frazier lead Mariners past error-prone Rays, 8-4

Logan Gilbert pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings, Adam Frazier hit a three-run double and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Josh Fleming ready to help Rays in whatever role Notes | The lefty will work behind opener Matt Wisler Tuesday against Seattle, which dominated Tampa Bay last year.

APRIL 25, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Set to follow opener Fleming is expected to pitch behind opener Matt Wisler against the Mariners on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Fleming also followed Wisler in his last outing but struggled versus the Cubs, as he allowed three runs on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk over 3.1 innings, though he still picked up the win. Fleming has a 2.38 FIP and 13:2 K:BB across 10 frames this season, so he could be due for some positive regression.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up relief win Fleming (2-1) got the win Tuesday after pitching 3.1 innings out of the bullpen, surrendering three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two in the victory over the Cubs...

Impact Fleming followed Matt Wisler who opened the game Tuesday, giving up three earned runs for the second straight outing. All of the damage against him in the bottom of the fourth frame as he gave up an RBI double to Frank Schwindel before Patrick Wisdom scored him on a long ball, narrowing the Rays lead to 4-3. Fleming produced a 5.09 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 104.1 innings in 2021 and he's put together a similar 5.40 ERA and and 1.60 WHIP over 10 frames to start 2022.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franco homers in Wrigley debut, Rays beat Cubs 6-5

Wander Franco hit his first homer of the season, a two-run bomb to left-center in the third inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5

APRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays play in game 2 of series

The Chicago Cubs take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Set for bulk role Fleming will work in a bulk relief role Tuesday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Fleming has taken over the rotation spot vacated by Luis Patino (oblique), though he's set to follow Matt Wisler on Tuesday. Fleming has an impressive 11:1 K:BB across 6.2 innings this season, but he was tagged for three earned runs in his most recent outing. Assuming he is effective, Fleming should be able to work at least three frames and potentially more.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki extends hitting streak to 9, Cubs beat cold Rays 4-2

Rookie Seiya Suzuki extended his hitting streak to nine games, tying Akinori Iwamura for the longest by a Japanese-born player at the start of a major league career, and the Chicag...

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes loss Thursday Fleming (1-1) took the loss after giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits across 3.1 innings during Thursday's 6-3 loss to Oakland. He struck out six and walked one.

Impact Fleming replaced Luis Patino (oblique) in the rotation and threw a season-high 67 pitches. While he got into trouble in every inning, the 25-year-old displayed the potential to be a high-strikeout long reliever. Through 6.2 innings this season, Fleming has recorded 11 strikeouts and just one walk.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3

Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings...

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays host the Oakland Athletics Thursday

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Oakland Athletics on Thursday

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Fleming will start Thursday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 25-year-old is will replace Luis Patino (oblique) in Tampa Bay's rotation, and he'll work as a traditional starter Thursday rather than follow an opener. Fleming picked up the win Saturday with 3.1 scoreless innings, so he's already stretched out as a long reliever. The left-hander threw 38 pitches in that contest and should be able to extend his workload in the range of 50-to-60 pitches against Oakland, which could make it difficult for him to reach the five necessary innings to qualify for a potential win.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Montas pitches into 7th, Murphy homers, A's beat Rays 4-2

Frankie Montas pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Replacing Patino in rotation Fleming is expected to enter the Rays' rotation for Thursday's game against the Athletics and will likely work behind an opening pitcher, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports...

Impact With Luis Patino (oblique) exiting early in Monday's 13-2 loss to Oakland and becoming the third member of the Rays' projected Opening Day rotation to hit the injured list, Fleming will be needed for at least one "spot start," even if he may not technically start Thursday's game. The southpaw wasn't available Monday after making an extended relief appearance in his season debut Saturday, when he struck out five Orioles over 3.1 scoreless frames. Fleming tossed 38 pitches in that outing, so the Rays could feel comfortable with extending his workload to around 50-to-60 pitches when he toes the rubber again Thursday. Breaking Fleming into the pitching schedule for the series finale with the Athletics will allow the Rays to grant Drew Rasmussen and Corey Kluber an extra day of rest between starts.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 10, 2022 • SCOUT.COM

Mejía delivers again, Rays beat Orioles 14th straight time

Francisco Mejía homered and drove in three runs, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat Baltimore 5-3 for their 14th straight win over the Orioles

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Set for multi-inning role Fleming doesn't appear to have a spot in Tampa Bay's rotation, but he should have a multi-inning job in the bullpen, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Fleming gave up two runs over 3.1...

Impact Fleming has allowed three runs over 6.2 innings with four strikeouts and no walks this spring. Fleming doesn't have great velocity (91.2 mph average fastball last season) or strikeout rates (5.6 K/9) but has outstanding control (2.1 BB/9) and ground-ball rates (55.7%). He'll likely work multiple roles in the bullpen and as an occasional opener.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays LHP Josh Fleming giving game ball to his mom after MLB debut

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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OCTOBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

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Polanco drives in 4, Twins beat Rays 9-3 for ninth win in 10

Rays and Twins play, winner claims 3-game series

Gilbert, Frazier lead Mariners past error-prone Rays, 8-4

Franco homers in Wrigley debut, Rays beat Cubs 6-5

Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays play in game 2 of series

Suzuki extends hitting streak to 9, Cubs beat cold Rays 4-2

Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3

Tampa Bay Rays host the Oakland Athletics Thursday

Montas pitches into 7th, Murphy homers, A's beat Rays 4-2

Mejía delivers again, Rays beat Orioles 14th straight time

Rays LHP Josh Fleming giving game ball to his mom after MLB debut

A capsule look at the Red Sox-Rays playoff series