SEPTEMBER 16 • TAMPABAY.COM
COLE SULSER #71 - PITCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
1-0 W-L •
1.10 WHIP •
2.76 ERA
1-0 W-L
1.10 WHIP
2.76 ERA
Rays' Colin Poche activated from injured list, Cole Sulser sent down Notes | The bullpen will have five left-handers heading into the final 12 games of the season.
Optioned to Triple-A The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Sulser hasn't allowed a run in 11.2 innings with the Rays, but he has minor-league options remaining and that works against him here. Colin Poche (shoulder) has returned from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
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Phillies play the Rays in first of 3-game series
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Set to open Monday's contest Sulser is listed as the Rays' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia.
Impact Sulser hasn't covered more than 2.2 innings in any of his 39 appearances between the majors and Triple-A this season, so he's unlikely to work more than once through the batting order before exiting the contest. Tyler Alexander will likely be deployed in bulk relief behind Sulser.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay Rays face the Minnesota Twins Wednesday
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Opening Wednesday Sulser will open Wednesday's game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Sulser will be making the first start of his major-league career Wednesday, and although he pitched 2.2 innings Sunday, his next outing likely won't last more than one frame. Once he departs, Tyler Alexander is expected to pitch in bulk relief.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Up from Durham The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.
Impact With Colin Poche (shoulder) headed for the IL and Erasmo Ramirez now off the 40-man roster, Sulser and Hunter Bigge will come up to plug the gaps in Tampa Bay's bullpen. Sulser hasn't found much success in the majors this season, giving up five earned runs over 5.2 innings between the Rays and Mets, though he's posted a 2.25 ERA and 0.75 WHIP across 12 frames since reporting to Durham in July.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Sulser struck out two in a scoreless inning in his lone appearance after the Rays recalled him this past weekend. The transaction clears a spot for Ryan Pepiot (knee), who will return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Diamondbacks.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Called up by Tampa Bay The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
Impact The right-hander was acquired from the Mets in late July after being designated for assignment. Sulser allowed five earned runs over 4.2 frames for New York but has a 1.49 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB across 36.1 innings at Triple-A this year.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Tampa Bay The Mets traded Sulser to the Rays on Friday for cash, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sulser was designated for assignment by the Mets on Monday, but instead of being claimed off waivers, the 34-year-old right-hander will head to Tampa Bay via trade. Across four major-league outings this season, Sulser has given up five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven across 4.2 innings. He's had far more success across his 24 outings with Triple-A Syracuse this season, posting a 1.48 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 30.1 frames. He'll stay at that level, with the Rays optioning Sulser to Durham following the trade.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Tampa Bay The Mets traded Sulser to the Rays on Friday for cash, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sulser was designated for assignment by the Mets on Monday, and the 34-year-old right-hander will now head to Tampa Bay. Across four major-league outings this season, Sulser has given up five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven in 4.2 innings. He had far more success across his 24 appearances with Triple-A Syracuse this season, posting a 1.48 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 30.1 frames. He'll stay at that level, with the Rays optioning Sulser to Triple-A Durham following the trade.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Mets DFA RHP Cole Sulser to clear 40-man spot The New York Mets designated right-hander Cole Sulser for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Logan Porter.S...
JULY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets DFA RHP Cole Sulser to clear 40-man spot The New York Mets designated right-hander Cole Sulser for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Logan Porter.S...
JULY 22 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Designated for assignment The Mets designated Sulser for assignment Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Logan Porter. Sulser, 34, has been tagged for four runs over four appearances during his brief time with the Mets this season.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
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Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Sulser to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
Impact New York selected Sulser's contract Monday, and he allowed four runs with a 4:3 K:BB over 3.2 frames in three appearances. Tyler Jay was also sent down Sunday, with Jose Butto and Grant Hartwig being called up from Syracuse as corresponding moves.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Mets add fresh arm to bullpen by calling up Sulser while Ramírez designated for assignment
The New York Mets have designated right-hander Yohan Ramírez for assignment and selected the contract of right-hander Cole Sulser from Triple-A SyracuseAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Claimed by Tampa Bay The Rays claimed Sulser off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Impact After an extended absence due to a shoulder strain, Sulser returned to make a lone appearance out of the Arizona bullpen before being designated for assignment. The Tampa Bay front office has deemed Sulser of a 40-man roster spot despite his struggles in recent seasons. The right-hander pitched to a 2.70 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and eight saves with Baltimore in 2021.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DFA'd by Snakes The Diamondbacks designated Sulser for assignment Tuesday.
Impact Sulser surrendered one run on two hits during his first appearance since returning from the 60-day injured list, and he'll now once again be taken off Arizona's 40-man roster. Given the lack of success Sulser has had at all levels since 2022, it's possible he clears waivers and is sent outright to Triple-A Reno.
AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Used immediately off IL Sulser allowed one run on two hits over one inning in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Sulser was activated off the injured list Sunday and used right away in a low-leverage spot. The right-hander mopped up the ninth inning of Arizona's eighth loss in 10 games.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured list The Diamondbacks reinstated Sulser (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Impact Sulser won a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen but made just three appearances before landing on the IL on April 7 with a right shoulder strain. After a lengthy recovery followed by a near-month-long rehab assignment between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Triple-A Reno, Sulser is finally ready to rejoin the Diamondbacks. Even though Arizona's closing situation remains somewhat unsettled, Sulser isn't expected to factor into the late-inning mix right away and may have to settle for lower-leverage work initially.
JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves rehab to Triple-A Sulser (shoulder) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno on Saturday and has made two appearances for the affiliate, covering two innings while allowing two earned runs on t...
Impact Sulser began his assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 4 and is nearing the end of his 30-day rehab window. The 33-year-old right-hander will likely settle into a low-leverage role out of the Arizona bullpen once he's brought back from the 60-day injured list.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts up rehab assignment Sulser (shoulder) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last week and has given up two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out four ov...
Impact Sulser has been stuck on the Diamondbacks' 60-day injured list since early April due to a right shoulder strain and will likely need several more appearances at multiple minor-league affiliates before Arizona is comfortable activating him. The 33-year-old has recorded 15 career saves in the majors, but he's coming off a poor 2022 season in Miami and is now working his way back from a long-term injury. Sulser may have to settle for low-leverage work out of the bullpen once he's ultimately activated.
JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to 60-day IL Sulser (shoulder) was transferred by the Diamondbacks on Sunday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Impact Sulser's move to the 60-day IL removes him from the 40-man roster and clears room for two new additions for the Diamondbacks in Jose Ruiz and Peter Solomon. The right-hander is dealing with a right shoulder strain and is expected to return to the Arizona bullpen after June.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
