The Rays and Sulser avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Sulser had been eligible for arbitration for a second time. The 34-year-old reliever holds a career 3.74 ERA and 158:71 K:BB over 149 innings covering parts of six big-league seasons.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Sent to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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. Colin Poche (shoulder) has returned from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Set to open Monday's contest
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Sulser is listed as the Rays' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia.
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.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Up from Durham
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The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.
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.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Sulser struck out two in a scoreless inning during 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.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Traded to Tampa Bay
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The Mets traded Sulser to the Rays on Friday for cash, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Mets' Cole Sulser: Sent back to minors
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The Mets optioned Sulser to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Yohan Ramirez, who was claimed off waivers from the Orioles earlier this week. Sulser holds a 9.64 ERA and 7:3 K:BB across 4.2 relief innings during his time with the Mets this season.
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Mets' Cole Sulser: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Mets optioned Sulser to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
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.
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Mets' Cole Sulser: Gets minors deal from Mets
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Sulser signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
The deal includes an invitation to the major-league side of spring training. Sulser held a 6.75 ERA over four appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2023 but spent most of the season in the minors. He has collected a 3.87 ERA and 143:62 K:BB over 132.2 career big-league innings.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Claimed by Tampa Bay
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The Rays claimed Sulser off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Cole Sulser: DFA'd by Snakes
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The Diamondbacks designated Sulser for assignment Tuesday.
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 experienced overall since 2022, it's possible he clears waivers and is sent outright to Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Cole Sulser: Moves rehab to Triple-A
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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 two hits and three walks while striking out three.
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.
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Diamondbacks' Cole Sulser: Moves to 60-day IL
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The Diamondbacks transferred Sulser (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Sulser's move to the 60-day IL removes him from the 40-man roster and clears room for two new additions for the Arizona bullpen, Jose Ruiz and Peter Solomon. The right-hander is dealing with a right shoulder strain and isn't expected to return to the Arizona bullpen until June.
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Diamondbacks' Cole Sulser: Makes D-backs debut
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Sulser allowed two runs on two hits and one walk over one inning in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers.
Sulser was brought in after Los Angeles chased starter Zac Gallen with two outs in the fifth inning. Pitching roles in the Diamondbacks' bullpen remains somewhat of mystery, but it looks like Sulser could serve in a middle-relief role for now.
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Diamondbacks' Cole Sulser: Claimed by Arizona
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Sulser was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Sulser finished the season at Triple-A for the Marlins, and the organization opted not to keep him on the 40-man roster through the offseason. The 32-year-old had a 5.29 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 38:16 K:BB across 34 innings last year and should have the chance to earn a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen during spring training.
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Marlins' Cole Sulser: Sent to 60-day injured list
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Sulser (lat) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Sulser is in the midst of a rehab assignment, but he has already been out more than 60 days, so the Marlins were able to free up a spot on the 40-man roster without delaying his return. He will likely be ready to rejoin the big club at some point before August comes to a close.
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Marlins' Cole Sulser: Embarks on rehab assignment
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Sulser (lat) made his first rehab appearance Tuesday for Single-A Jupiter, striking out the side over his lone inning of work.
The appearance with the Single-A club marked Sulser's first at any level since June 12. Before he comes off the Marlins' 15-day injured list and rejoins the big-league bullpen, Sulser will likely need to make a few more appearances in the minors.
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Marlins' Cole Sulser: Goes on IL
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Sulser was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right lat strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
In a corresponding move, the Marlins called up Daniel Castano from Triple-A Jacksonville in advance of his scheduled start in Wednesday's series finale in Philadelphia. Sulser, who has two saves to his name this season, had settled into more of a setup role in June with Tanner Scott notching each of Miami's last four saves. Scott should gain further job security with Sulser out of commission for the time being.
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Marlins' Cole Sulser: Collects second save
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Sulser gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 4-1 win over Atlanta.
The right-hander made things interesting, putting two runners aboard with two outs, but Sulser was able to strike out Austin Riley to preserve the victory. The back of the Marlins' bullpen remains a mess, as Anthony Bender (back) is on the shelf and Dylan Floro continues to work in lower-leverage spots despite a streak of five straight scoreless appearance. Remarkably, this was the first save by any Miami reliever in the month of May. Given Sulser's effectiveness this season, his 2.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB through 18 innings might be good enough to earn him further chances in the ninth inning.
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Marlins' Cole Sulser: Dealt to Miami
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Sulser and Tanner Scott were traded from the Orioles to the Marlins on Sunday in exchange for Antonio Velez and Kevin Guerrero, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
Sulser was slated to compete for closing duties in Baltimore to begin the 2022 campaign, but he'll now attempt to carve out a role in the Marlins' bullpen. The right-hander converted eight of 11 save chances last year and posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 63.1 innings across 60 relief appearances. The Marlins have Dylan Floro (arm), Anthony Bender and Anthony Bass available as late relievers, but Sulser should be in the mix for some late-inning work in 2022.
