JOSH FLEMING NEWS

New look, new approach serves Rays' Josh Fleming well The lefty impressed in five-plus innings against the Red Sox in what appeared to be a one-day return.

JULY 4, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Red Sox win 8th straight on Fourth of July, beat Rays 4-0

Trevor Story hit a solo homer, Kutter Crawford pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-hit relief and the Boston Red Sox won their eighth straight Fourth of July game, beating the Tampa Bay R...

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up Monday Fleming was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Impact Fleming was sent to Durham in early May, and he worked mainly as a starter with the minor-league club. The southpaw posted a 2.36 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 45.2 innings over eight appearances (seven starts) at the Triple-A level. He should serve as a multi-inning option out of the Rays' bullpen and will be a candidate to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Jalen Beeks during Monday's bullpen game against Boston.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe's 2 HRs, Margot's slam send Rays past Mariners 8-2

Brandon Lowe hit two solo homers off Seattle starter Marco Gonzales for the seventh multi-homer game of his career, Manuel Margot hit his first grand slam, and the Tampa Bay Rays w...

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Fleming was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact Fleming served as the primary pitcher Friday against the Mariners and allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one in 2.2 innings. After posting a 6.38 ERA and 1.96 WHIP in 18.1 innings over six appearances (two starts) in the majors, the southpaw will attempt to sort things out in the minors. The Rays haven't indicated who will take Fleming's place in the rotation, but Ralph Garza will likely be a candidate after he was recalled Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up two runs Fleming yielded two runs on four hits and three walks over 2.2 innings in Friday's victory against Seattle. He struck out one batter and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Fleming entered the game in the third inning after Matt Wisler allowed two runs in two frames as the opener. He let four of the first five batters in the fourth inning reach base with the lone out being Abraham Toro's RBI sacrifice fly. The 25-year-old saw his ERA rise slightly from 6.32 to 6.38. Fleming is expected to face the Angels on the road next week.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays report: Matt Wisler for openers, Josh Fleming in bulk Rays look to extend winning streak in matchup with tough Mariners righty Logan Gilbert.

MAY 6, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Following opener Friday Fleming will pitch behind opener Matt Wisler against the Mariners on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Fleming has a 6.32 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB through five outings this season, and he'll follow an opener Friday for the fourth time. The 25-year-old has a 3.12 ERA in his three previous appearances as a primary pitcher, so his outlook is significantly improved compared to when he works as a traditional starter.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners to stop losing streak in game against the Rays

The Seattle Mariners look to stop their four-game losing streak when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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