TYLER ALEXANDER NEWS

In bulk relief Sunday Alexander will serve as the Rays' bulk reliever Sunday against Arizona, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Tampa Bay recalled Alexander from Triple-A on Saturday in the wake of Zack Littell's (shoulder) move to the 15-day injured list. While Alexander won't officially start Sunday's contest, he'll be the Rays' primary pitcher after opener Drew Rasmussen. Alexander has allowed two runs across his last four big-league appearances, racking up 15 strikeouts across 14.1 innings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Tampa Bay The Rays recalled Alexander from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The move comes with Tampa Bay placing Zack Littell on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder fatigue. Alexander was scratched from his start with Durham on Friday, and he'll likely serve out of the Rays' bullpen as a long reliever. Across 15 outings with the Rays this season -- including six starts -- Alexander holds a 5-3 record with a 5.20 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 71 innings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Rays on Saturday The Rays will recall Alexander from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Alexander had been scheduled to start for Durham on Friday, but he was scratched and is now headed back to the big leagues, where he'll presumably work as a long reliever. A corresponding move will be announced once the 30-year-old's promotion is official.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Rays optioned Alexander to Tripel-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact The lefty pitched well in bulk relief Saturday with one run allowed over 4.2 innings and has a 1.26 ERA in his past four appearances, but he'll head to the minors with Ryan Pepiot (knee) nearing his return to the rotation. Cole Sulser was called up in a corresponding move to bolster Tampa Bay's bullpen depth.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in bulk-relief role Alexander allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings Saturday versus the Orioles. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Alexander continues to operate in a bulk-relief role, and he's had success during his current stint in the majors. He's allowed two runs and posted a 15:3 K:BB over 14.1 innings over his last four appearances, and Saturday was the first time in that span he didn't come away with a win. Alexander has a 5.20 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 63:16 K:BB over 71 innings over 15 appearances (six starts) in the majors this year. If Ryan Pepiot (knee) returns to the majors next week, Alexander may be moved off the 26-man roster or feature as a traditional multi-inning reliever going forward.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in bulk-relief role Alexander allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings Saturday versus the Orioles. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Alexander continues to operate in a bulk-relief role, and he's had success during his current stint in the majors. He's allowed two runs and posted a 15:3 K:BB over 14.1 innings over his last four appearances, and Saturday was the first time in that span he didn't come away with a win. Alexander has a 5.20 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 63:16 K:BB over 71 innings in 15 appearances (six starts) in the majors this year. If Ryan Pepiot (knee) returns to the majors next week, Alexander may be moved off the 26-man roster or feature as a traditional multi-inning reliever going forward.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Claims win in bulk relief Alexander (5-3) was the pitcher of record in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Astros, striking out five batters in 4.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen while giving up two hits and on...

Impact After piggybacking starter Jeffrey Springs in the lefty's 2024 debut with the Rays in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Marlins, Alexander operated as more of a bulk reliever Sunday, with opening pitcher Hunter Bigge exiting the contest after retiring two of the five batters he faced. Alexander came on to strike out Jon Singleton to close out of the bottom of the first inning with the bases loaded, then cruised through the next four frames before departing with a 1-0 lead. Alexander should remain the Rays' de facto No. 5 starter until Ryan Pepiot (knee) is ready to return from the 15-day injured list.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Alexander and 4 other Rays pitchers toss 3-hitter in 1-0 win over Astros

Tyler Alexander combined with four other Rays pitchers on a three-hitter, Brandon Lowe hit an RBI double in the third inning, and Tampa Bay beat the Houston Astros 1-0

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for bulk relief Sunday Alexander is expected to serve as a bulk reliever for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Alexander will follow opener Shawn Armstrong, who's slated to go one or two innings before giving way to Alexander. Alexander threw three innings in bulk relief Tuesday and owns a 5.88 ERA in 59.2 innings this season.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bulk relief Sunday Alexander is expected to serve as a bulk reliever for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Alexander will follow opener Shawn Armstrong, who's slated to cover one or two innings before exiting the contest. The lefty threw three innings of bulk relief in his last appearance Tuesday against the Blue Jays and owns a 5.88 ERA in 59.2 innings in the majors this season.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win as bulk reliever Alexander (3-3) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing three hits over three scoreless innings of relief in a 4-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out four without walking a batt...

Impact The southpaw entered the game in the third inning after Shawn Armstrong gave the Rays two scoreless innings as the opener, and Alexander kept the goose eggs coming to lower his ERA on the season to 5.88. It was his first appearance in the majors since May 30, but Alexander's latest stint as a bulk reliever figures to be a short one with both Jeffrey Springs (elbow) and Ryan Pepiot (knee) expected to rejoin the rotation in late July or early August. Alexander will likely get one more turn however, lining up for an outing at home against the Reds this weekend.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe hits 2-run home run as Rays beat Blue Jays 4-2 to climb above .500

Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays won for the third time in four games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially called up The Rays recalled Alexander from Triple-A Durham, and he's expected to serve as a bulk reliever Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Shawn Armstrong will open Tuesday's contest for Tampa Bay, and Alexander is likely to follow as the primary pitcher. The left-hander has struggled in a swingman role this season and has a 6.19 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB across 56.2 innings.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bulk role Tuesday The Rays are expected to recall Alexander from Triple-A Durham prior to Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays and have him serve as a bulk reliever, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Tim...

Impact Shawn Armstrong is slated to open the game for Tampa Bay, but he's likely to be limited to one or two innings before handing the ball over to Alexander. The 30-year-old southpaw is back with the big club for the first time since late May, as he was demoted to Durham after turning in a 6.19 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB in 56.2 innings with the Rays. With Jeffrey Springs (elbow) closing in on a return from the 60-day injured list, Alexander likely won't be in line for an extended stay in the Tampa Bay rotation.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out seven in bulk role Alexander didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Athletics, allowing four runs on seven hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out seven.

Impact While his seven punchouts matched a season high, Alexander struggled initially after Shawn Armstrong delivered two scoreless innings, allowing four runs in the third, including a pair on a Shea Langeliers homer. It's been a tough stretch for Alexander of late -- he's now given up 21 runs in his last four outings (24 innings). Overall, the left-hander is 2-3 with a 6.19 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB across 56.2 innings this year.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to work in bulk relief Alexander won't start Thursday's game against the Athletics but is expected to be deployed in bulk relief behind opener Shawn Armstrong.

Impact Though he was roughed up for eight earned runs over five innings while working behind Armstrong in his last turn through the rotation May 24 versus the Royals, Alexander won't be used as a traditional starter Thursday and will instead enter the game after Armstrong once again. Despite the poor showing his last time out, Alexander has generally been reliable this season at the back end of the Tampa Bay rotation. In his seven outings prior to the blowup against the Royals, Alexander delivered a 4.30 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 37.2 innings.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cash 'concerned' following Rays' 5th straight loss ST. PETERSBURG -- A week ago, Tyler Alexander flirted with perfection. The left-hander retired 22 consecutive batters to begin his previous...

MAY 25 • MLB.COM

Seth Lugo becomes AL's first 8-game winner, Royals beat Rays 8-1 to improve to 33-19

Seth Lugo became the American League’s first eight-game winner, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr, homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-1 on Friday night for...

MAY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated for bulk relief Alexander is in line to serve as a bulk reliever in Friday's game versus the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Alexander carried a perfect game into the eighth inning of his last outing in Toronto as a traditional starter, but he's slated to follow opener Shawn Armstrong on Friday. The left-hander holds a 5.06 ERA in six traditional starts and a 5.40 ERA in bulk relief this season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 18 • MLB.COM

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MAY 18 • MLB.COM

As Tyler Alexander flirts with perfection, Rays beat Blue Jays TORONTO - With a string of rough outings, Tyler Alexander seemed to have pitched his way out of the ...

MAY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tyler Alexander loses perfect game in 8th as Rays edge Jays Left-hander Tyler Alexander was perfect into the eighth inning, Richie Palacios hit a two-run home run and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defea...

MAY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tyler Alexander takes perfect game into eighth inning as Rays beat Blue Jays 4-3

Tyler Alexander took a perfect game bid into the eighth inning before Danny Jansen blooped an opposite-field, one-out single, and the Tampa Bay Rays hung on to beat the Toronto Blu...

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Tyler Alexander comes within 5 outs of perfect game against Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays’ Danny Jansen broke up a perfect game bid by the Tampa Bay Rays’ Tyler Alexander when he blooped an opposite-field single with one out in the eighth inning

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS