The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Sulser made three appearances after being recalled from Triple-A last week, allowing one earned run while striking out four batters over 2.1 frames. He owns a 3.21 ERA through 14 MLB innings this season but will head back to the minors in favor of Connor Seabold, who will give the team another fresh arm to work with.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Sulser has pitched well in 11.2 relief innings with the big club, allowing four runs with a 9:3 K:BB. He's taking the roster spot vacated by Manuel Rodriguez (forearm), who has landed on the 15-day injured list.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Sent to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The right-hander hadn't given up a run in his past six appearances but will still be sent down in favor of Ian Seymour, who can provide a bit more length out of the bullpen. Sulser's 3.09 ERA and 1.20 WHIP through 10 big-league outings this season should be enough for him to get another look with Tampa Bay later this season.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
He'll absorb the roster spot vacated by Hunter Bigge (lat), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. Sulser was roughed up for two runs on four hits and one walk over one inning in his lone appearance with the Rays earlier this season.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Heading back to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
Sulser's stint with the big club lasted just two days, with the right-hander making his lone appearance in a 5-4 loss to Atlanta on Saturday, when he was the pitcher of record after giving up two earned runs on four hits and one walk over one inning of relief. In a corresponding move, Tampa Bay recalled right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A in advance of his start in Sunday's series finale.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Recalled from minors
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The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
Sulser takes the roster spot of Kevin Kelly, who was placed on the 15-day IL with a glute strain. Sulser appeared in 10 games for the Mets and Rays last season, making a pair of starts and registering a 2.76 ERA and 15:9 K:BB across 16.1 innings. He'll provide a long-relief option in the Tampa Bay bullpen.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Beginning season at Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Sulser was one of eight players dismissed from big-league camp in the Rays' latest round of roster cuts. The 34-year-old reliever split time between the Triple-A level and the majors in 2024 between his stops in the Mets and Rays organizations. He made 10 big-league appearances and turned in a 2.76 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 16.1 innings.
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Rays' Cole Sulser: Avoids arbitration
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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: Opening Wednesday's game
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Sulser will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Sulser will be making the first start of his major-league career Wednesday, and though he pitched 2.2 innings Sunday, his outing against the Twins likely won't last more than one frame or two. Once Sulser departs, Tyler Alexander is expected to pitch in bulk relief.
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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: Receives call-up
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The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
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 season.
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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: Designated for assignment
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The Mets designated Sulser for assignment Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
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.
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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: Recalled by Mets
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The Mets recalled Sulser from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Sulser struggled in his last major-league outing April 13 against the Royals, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over 1.2 frames. He's appeared in six games in Triple-A, posting a 4.50 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over eight innings with Syracuse. Sulser joins right-hander Christian Scott in a call up to the Mets, while left-hander Danny Young and right-hander Dedniel Nunez were optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in corresponding moves.
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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: Added to roster
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The Mets selected Sulser's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
He's taking the bullpen spot vacated by Yohan Ramirez, who was designated for assignment. Sulser holds a career 3.87 ERA over parts of five major-league seasons. He should operate in middle relief.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-1, 190 lbs
Birthplace: Poway, CA
Age: 35
Experience: 6
Bats/Throws: R, R
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