NEWS
3:07 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) Rays placed Fleming on outright waivers Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:05 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) Rays optioned Fleming to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
5:30 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (elbow) was activated off the 60-day injured list Saturday.
1:15 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (elbow) allowed two earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two across 2.1 innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
12:19 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate Saturday.
7:06 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (elbow) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend in the Florida Complex League, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:19 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (elbow) resumed playing catch last week, MLB.com reports.
7:03 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
2:16 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday, is awaiting the results of an MRI, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:57 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing 10 runs (eight earned) on 12 hits and two walks over six innings against the Dodgers. He struck out three.
10:11 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) is expected to work in bulk relief behind opener Trevor Kelley in Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:00 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over four relief innings. He struck out two.
10:44 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) is in line to work as a bulk reliever behind opener Trevor Kelley in Friday's game against the Yankees in New York, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:44 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) will take the mound in relief behind opening pitcher Javy Guerra in Sunday's contest versus the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
4:17 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (foot) has been cleared to pitch Sunday versus the Yankees after getting through a 15-20 pitch bullpen session Friday with no issues, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:56 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (foot) played catch Thursday and is optimistic he'll be able to pitch Sunday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:44 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) MRI and CT scan taken of Fleming's left foot Wednesday came back negative, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
8:06 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) left Tuesday's game against the Pirates after taking a comebacker off his leg, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. He allowed one run over 3.2 innings with three walks and one strikeout before exiting.
6:34 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) is slated to work the bulk of the innings in relief behind opening pitcher Javy Guerra in Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:44 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Astros, allowing four hits and a walk over six scoreless innings of relief. He struck out two.
3:39 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind starter Calvin Faucher in Wednesday's game against the Astros, Marc Topkin and Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times report.
2:44 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) is expected to receive more of an opportunity with the Rays following the demotion of Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:51 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) worked three shutout innings of relief and collected a hold in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Reds. He struck out three while giving up one hit and issuing no walks in the outing.
11:51 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) is expected to work as a bulk reliever behind Calvin Faucher in Friday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:45 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings Saturday against Toronto.
7:57 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals, coughing up five runs on 10 hits and a walk over three-plus innings. He struck out two.
9:08 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) will be used as a traditional starter Tuesday against the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:04 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) could be used as a bulk reliever rather than a traditional starter Tuesday against the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:15 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) Rays informed Fleming on Sunday that he will open the season as the team's No. 5 starter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:10 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) wasn't included on the Rays' roster for the AL Wild Card Series against the Guardians on Friday, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.
11:42 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (2-5) was tagged with the loss after he pitched 4.2 innings, giving up four runs on eight hits while striking out four in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox.
1:44 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) was recalled from Triple-A Durham ahead of Wednesday's start against the Red Sox, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
10:48 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
10:48 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
9:44 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) was recalled from the Rays' taxi squad Tuesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
9:44 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) was recalled from the Rays' taxi squad Tuesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
1:30 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (oblique) was activated from the 15-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:27 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) (oblique) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, according to MLB.com.
5:06 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) said Wednesday that he's dealing with low-to-medium-grade oblique strain and could be about a month away from returning to game action, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:26 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) Rays placed Fleming (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:08 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) left Monday's game against the Red Sox with right oblique tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:35 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) is expected to work as the Rays' primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind opener Matt Wisler in Monday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:07 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
12:45 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) Rays optioned Fleming to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.
9:07 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (2-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits over five innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against Boston.
11:19 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday.
5:31 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.
10:41 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) will pitch behind opener Matt Wisler against the Mariners on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:49 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (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.
7:56 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) will start Sunday's game against Twins, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.
10:40 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (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.
4:17 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) is expected to pitch behind opener Matt Wisler against the Mariners on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:29 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (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.
6:57 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (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.
10:22 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) will start Thursday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:11 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) is expected to enter the Rays' rotation for Thursday's game against the Athletics and will likely work behind an opening pitcher, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:24 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) doesn't appear to have a spot in Tampa Bay's rotation, but should have a multi-inning job in the bullpen, the Tampa Bay Times reports. gave up two runs over 3.1 innings in Monday's spring training loss to Atlanta.
10:05 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) recorded his third hold in a win over the Yankees on Friday, firing 1.2 scoreless innings during which he recorded a strikeout.
1:09 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) was recalled from Triple-A Durham prior to Saturday's game against the Marlins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
1:41 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) Rays optioned Fleming to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
12:34 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) surrendered four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings in relief during Sunday's 12-8 win over the Orioles.
6:27 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) allowed three hits over three scoreless innings and earned a save over the White Sox on Sunday.
5:00 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) Kevin Cash announced that Fleming will be available out of the bullpen during Friday and Saturday's games against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
7:20 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) (10-6) picked up the win Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings of relief in a 9-2 victory over the Orioles. He struck out two.
6:16 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) is expected to pitch behind opener Collin McHugh in Monday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:19 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (9-5) allowed two runs on five hits while striking out six in five innings, earning the win in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.
3:10 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (7-5) took the loss against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing seven earned runs on eight hits and a walk over 4.1 innings. He also struck out two and hit a batter.
7:53 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (7-4) earned the win in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Cleveland. He allowed just one walk and struck out two over 2.2 scoreless innings.
2:50 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:03 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) recovery from a right calf strain has gone well, and manager Kevin Cash expects him to be activated off the injured list and be available Tuesday against Cleveland, the Associated Press reports.
12:37 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
11:03 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) will serve as the Rays' bulk reliever behind opener Andrew Kittredge on Friday against the Angles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:43 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (6-4) allowed only one walk and struck out three over four scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday over Baltimore.
10:37 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) slated to serve as the Rays' bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Michael Wacha in Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:02 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) (5-4) took the loss Friday, coughing up five runs on 10 hits over seven innings as the Rays were downed 5-4 by the Rangers. He struck out two without walking a batter.
4:45 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) will start Friday's game in Texas, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:14 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (5-3) earned the win in relief Sunday against the Phillies after allowing two runs on four hits while fanning five across 4.2 innings.
9:35 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) is scheduled to serve as the Rays' bulk reliever Sunday against the Phillies when he enters the contest behind opener Collin McHugh, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:22 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) (4-3) earned the win Sunday against the Blue Jays after tossing six innings in relief, giving up four runs on eight hits and a walk while fanning two.
9:45 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) is scheduled to work as a bulk reliever behind Michael Wacha (hamstring) in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:48 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (3-3) earned the win Sunday against the Mets after tossing five scoreless innings, giving up one hit and fanning five.
4:35 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) will start Sunday's game against the Mets, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.
6:27 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) will work as the primary pitcher behind opener Luis Patino against the Yankees on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:23 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (2-3) was credited with his second victory in a win over the Angels on Thursday, allowing three earned runs on his six hits and a walk. He struck out three.
9:51 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) will serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Collin McHugh in Thursday's game against the Angels, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.
6:44 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) (1-3) took the loss Saturday as the Rays were downed 3-1 by the Astros, giving up three runs on three hits and five walks over six innings while striking out four.
11:50 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) (1-2) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings to take the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday.
10:48 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) will serve as the primary pitcher in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:18 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) (1-1) picked up the win Monday, giving up two hits and no walks over 5.1 scoreless innings in a 4-1 victory over the Royals. He struck out three.
11:01 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) Rays recalled Fleming from their alternate training site Wednesday.
12:27 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) Rays plan to recall Fleming from their taxi squad to start or serve as a bulk reliever Wednesday against the Rangers, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
9:19 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) is considered the most likely option among pitchers at the Rays' alternate training site to take the injured Chris Archer's (forearm) place in the rotation, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
11:55 AM - Josh Fleming (TB) was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:48 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) recorded five strikeouts over 3.2 scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League win over the Red Sox on Friday, allowing a hit and a walk while hitting a batter.
9:59 PM - Josh Fleming (TB) focused on improving both his cutter and curveball this offseason and is looking forward to working in multiple roles again if asked, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. "I'm excited for whatever role they put me in, whether it's starting, whether it's coming out of the bullpen," said. "Whatever it is, I'm ready for it."
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