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Takes loss versus Yankees Fleming (10-8) allowed a run on two hits in one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus the Yankees on Sunday.

Impact The southpaw allowed singles to Rougned Odor and Anthony Rizzo in the bottom of the ninth inning before Andrew Kittredge surrendered the walkoff single to Aaron Judge. Fleming has given up three runs on four hits and a walk over his last 3.2 innings in four relief appearances. The 25-year-old ended the regular season with a 5.09 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 65:31 K:BB across 104.1 innings in 26 outings (11 starts).

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final AB

Aaron Judge drove home the winning run with a one-out single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched a playoff berth on the last day of the regular season by beating...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets third hold Fleming recorded his third hold in a win over the Yankees on Friday, firing 1.2 scoreless innings during which he recorded a strikeout.

Impact Fleming got his five outs on an efficient 20 pitches, 14 which found the strike zone. The 25-year-old's late-season transition to the bullpen has been somewhat rocky, as Fleming has now interspersed a trio of scoreless efforts with three other outings during which he's yielded multiple earned runs.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia expected to start for the Astros against the Rays

The Astros will send Luis Garcia to the mound Wednesday and the Rays plan to give Drew Rasmussen the start

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Astros walk twice with bases loaded in 9th, beat Rays 4-3

Rays reliever JT Chargois walked two Houston batters with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, propelling the Astros to a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay that snapped a four-game skid and...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled Saturday Fleming was recalled from Triple-A Durham prior to Saturday's game against the Marlins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact He compiled an 8.84 ERA, 2.07 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 18.1 innings across five MLB appearances in August. Dietrich Enns was sent down in a corresponding move. Fleming is likely to work as a low-leverage reliever.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays wading into uncharted pitching territory with 13 closers

The Tampa Bay Rays have set an MLB record with 13 pitchers recording saves this season. Jordan Shusterman breaks it down.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Tampa Bay Rays wading into uncharted pitching territory with 13 closers

Rays send down top winner Josh Fleming to 'hit the reset button' Rays notes | Brett Phillips goes on the injured list while J.P. Feyereisen returns and Dietrich Enns is called up.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1

Wander Franco extended his on-base streak 30 games with a two-run single, fellow rookie Luis Patiño pitched neatly into the sixth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Demoted after poor relief outing The Rays optioned Fleming to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Fleming's demotion comes one day after he was pummeled for four runs over 1.1 innings in relief during Sunday's 12-8 win over the Orioles. Tampa Bay reinstated reliever J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder/biceps) from the 10-day injured list to join the bullpen as a replacement for Fleming, who was recently bumped out of the rotation following Chris Archer's return from the IL. Fleming is expected to get stretched back out as a starter at Triple-A, but he likely won't fill that role in Tampa Bay again this season unless injuries affect the Rays' rotation depth.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lit up in relief Fleming surrendered four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings in relief during Sunday's 12-8 win over the Orioles.

Impact With starter Chris Archer lifted after four innings and 59 pitches in his return from an injury, Fleming was available to provide length out of the bullpen. The Rays likely would have wanted Fleming to eat more innings, but after he nearly squandered four- and six-run leads during his time on the mound, he was pulled after 30 pitches. Now that the Rays have regained some rotation depth with the recent return of Archer from the injured list as well as Drew Rasmussen's emergence as a starter, Fleming is expected to stick in the Tampa Bay bullpen moving forward.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three-inning save Fleming allowed three hits over three scoreless innings and earned a save over the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact Fleming came into a 6-0 came in the seventh inning and cruised through three shutout frames to earn his first save of the year. The 25-year-old lefty could continue bouncing between the Rays' bullpen and starting rotation as needed. Sunday was his second straight appearance out of the bullpen after starting in his previous five outings.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rout White Sox 9-0, take 2 of 3 in series; Archer hurt

Backup catcher Francisco Mejía had a three-run double, five Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a seven-hitter, and the Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 9-0 in a matchup of AL division l...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Available out of bullpen Manager Kevin Cash announced that Fleming will be available out of the bullpen during Friday and Saturday's games against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network repo...

Impact It's not clear if Fleming will move to the bullpen permanently, but that decision will likely depend on a variety factors, including how Chris Archer (forearm) performs in his return from the injured list Sunday. In any scenario, the southpaw should be an option to provide length out of the bullpen in the coming days.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10th win Fleming (10-6) picked up the win Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings of relief in a 9-2 victory over the Orioles. He struck out two.

Impact Collin McHugh worked two scoreless innings before Fleming entered the game, and the southpaw got the credit when the Rays took the lead for good in the fourth. Fleming has had a couple brutal outings in the second half but he's still gotten the win in four of his last seven appearances as he swings between starting and a bulk relief role. On the season, he sports a 4.86 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 62:29 K:BB through 96.1 innings.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore

The Orioles will start John Means on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Drew Rasmussen

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Phillips races for inside-the-park HR, Rays rout O's 9-2

Brett Phillips had an inside-the-park homer, Brandon Lowe went deep twice, and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 12th consecutive loss, 9-2

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Working behind opener Fleming is expected to pitch behind opener Collin McHugh in Monday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Fleming was hit hard in Wednesday's start, as he allowed 10 runs on 11 hits and six walks while striking out three in 3.1 innings against Boston. The southpaw has still earned wins in two of his last three outings, and he'll attempt to bounce back while serving as the primary pitcher Monday.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen scheduled to start for Rays at Red Sox

The Red Sox will roll out Tanner Houck to the mound Thursday and the Rays will give Drew Rasmussen the start

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Crushed by Red Sox Fleming (9-6) allowed 10 earned runs on 11 hits and six walks while striking out three across 3.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Fleming couldn't get on track at any point in the outing. He allowed doubles to each of the first three batters he faced and two more extra-base hits in the second inning. He managed a scoreless third frame before imploding by allowing five additional earned runs in the fourth inning prior to being pulled. Though Fleming entered the game with a respectable 4.12 ERA and 1.18 WHIP, he has been hit hard on several occasions. After Wednesday's outing, he has surrendered five or more earned runs in four of his 19 appearances this season.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bosox rout Rays 20-8 in their highest-scoring game since '15

Bobby Dalbec drove in a career-high five runs, Xander Bogaerts and Hunter Renfroe each had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox routed the Tampa Bay Rays 20-8

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Fleming expected to start for the Rays against Red Sox

The Red Sox will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound Wednesday and the Rays plan to give Josh Fleming the start

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL East

Tampa Bay’s Francisco Mejía singled with the bases loaded in the ninth, Boston’s Hunter Renfroe made a costly error on the play, and it helped the Rays rally past the Red Sox 8-4 o...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays place Yarbrough on COVID-19 IL, activate Arozarena

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Solid in ninth win Fleming (9-5) allowed two runs on five hits while striking out six in five innings, earning the win in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact The lefty was removed in the sixth inning after allowing leadoff triple to Mitch Haniger, who ultimately scored on a sacrifice fly. Fleming has thrown five innings and struck out at least six in consecutive starts after failing to reach either mark in his previous four outings. The 25-year-old has developed into a valuable starter for the Rays, posting a 4.12 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 87.1 innings this season. He's expected to make his next start Wednesday against the Red Sox.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final AB

Garcia expected to start for the Astros against the Rays

Astros walk twice with bases loaded in 9th, beat Rays 4-3

Tampa Bay Rays wading into uncharted pitching territory with 13 closers

Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1

Rays rout White Sox 9-0, take 2 of 3 in series; Archer hurt

Rasmussen scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore

Phillips races for inside-the-park HR, Rays rout O's 9-2

Rasmussen scheduled to start for Rays at Red Sox

Bosox rout Rays 20-8 in their highest-scoring game since '15

Fleming expected to start for the Rays against Red Sox

Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL East

Rays place Yarbrough on COVID-19 IL, activate Arozarena