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JSF
4/8/2024 6:23 PM
Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more
Joe was traded to the Rays on March 21st for former 1st round pick SS Greg Jones. The move was motivated by roster constraints as Jones needed to be on the 40 man while Rock did not.

From an organizational standpoint and their reputations of developing pitching, this is a Godsend for Joe. But from a depth perspective, it makes making the big league club a bit tougher given the Rockies staff is dreadfully bad.

Joe broke camp with AAA and the Durham Bulls. He went 4 innings, 0 BB, 6 K and 2 runs (2 solo HR).
That's a freaking jackpot for Rock. Get away from Colorado and to the best developmental organization? Could not ask for a better situation.
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Andrew Ruck
4/10/2024 9:54 AM
Joe got rocked in his 2nd start. 7 runs on 8 hits 2 walks and struck out 4 in 3 2/3 innings.
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Andrew Ruck
5/1/2024 7:17 AM
Joe has been so so since his rough 2nd start to the season, but he appears to have maybe lost his spot in the rotation as he has not started since 4/21. He had a long relief appearance since, his first non-start appearance since rookie ball in 2021.

He sits at an ERA of 6.00, 4 BB and 24 K in 21 innings. If you take out the ugly start it would be 17.1 innings, 2 BB, 20 K and a 3.63 ERA.
Last Edited: 5/1/2024 7:17:54 AM by Andrew Ruck
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JimLurker34
5/1/2024 4:19 PM
Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more
Joe has been so so since his rough 2nd start to the season, but he appears to have maybe lost his spot in the rotation as he has not started since 4/21. He had a long relief appearance since, his first non-start appearance since rookie ball in 2021.

He sits at an ERA of 6.00, 4 BB and 24 K in 21 innings. If you take out the ugly start it would be 17.1 innings, 2 BB, 20 K and a 3.63 ERA.
Good trend line.
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Andrew Ruck
5/28/2024 8:47 AM
GREAT month of May for Joe. 4 starts, 21 IP, 2 BB, 19 K, 3 ER.

Meanwhile the Rays #5 starter Tyler Alexander had a dreadful May. His turn in the rotation on Thursday is currently listed as TBD. Joe is scheduled to pitch tomorrow. Fingers crossed Joe gets scratched and gets a call-up!
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Andrew Ruck
5/31/2024 8:36 AM
Well the callup did not happen and Joe went 5 innings, 1 run, 4 BB, 4 K. Really the first time he struggled with command all year but he worked around it.

Meanwhile the Rays decided to go with a bullpen day, but Alexander threw the most and got lit up pretty good again (4 runs in 4+ innings). Joe's numbers are way better than any other regular starter at Durham. I still feel like they have to at least be considering a call up very soon.
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Andrew Ruck
7/10/2024 8:51 AM
Joe has struggled in 3 straight starts (15 ER in 14 innings). He now has a 4.58 ERA on the season. He still remains the best available SP for the Rays, in my opinion, should they find themselves needing one.
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JSF
8/1/2024 10:23 AM
They just traded for about 50 pitching prospects and their IL should be thinking soon, so I don’t see the call coming.
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Andrew Ruck
8/23/2024 10:28 AM
Joe threw a gem this week - 7 innings with 7 strikeouts and just 1 walk and a solo HR allowed (to intermittent big leaguer Mike Brosseau). Unfortunately the game was blown in the 9th by one of their newly acquired pitchers.
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bobcatsquared
11/20/2024 12:15 PM
Added to Rays' 40-man roster.

https://www.timesonline.com/story/sports/mlb/2024/11/19/f... /
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Andrew Ruck
11/21/2024 9:04 AM
I kinda hoped they left him exposed to see if a team nabbed him in the rule 5 draft, which would have cemented him as a big leaguer if the drafting team wants to keep him. But this is a good development too, where calling him up is now a quick and easy process. The lack of being on the 40 man is likely what prevented the callup late last season more than anything else as the Rays likely didn't have anyone they wanted to clear off.
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Jeff Hill
2/26/2025 3:06 PM
Joe started for the Rays vs the Braves on Sunday.

2 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 1 K. Was credited with the win.
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OhioCatFan
2/26/2025 11:59 PM
Jeff Hill wrote:expand_more
Joe started for the Rays vs the Braves on Sunday.

2 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 1 K. Was credited with the win.
Really great news! Thanks for posting.
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Jeff Hill
3/6/2025 5:34 PM
Joe pitched 2 innings in relief vs. the Mets on Saturday. 0 hits, 0 walks, 3 strikeouts. Has been solid in his two spring training appearances thus far.
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Jeff Hill
3/9/2025 4:59 PM
After two very good spring training appearances for the Rays, Joe was optioned to the Durham Bulls (AAA) on Friday. Unless there is a setback, I would expect to see Joe in the big leagues in the near future.
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SouthernCat
4/6/2025 7:55 AM
I watched him pitch last night against Sugar Land. He went 5.1 and gave up 3 hits and only 1 run on a homerun.
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Andrew Ruck
5/20/2025 3:35 PM
Joe is having a mediocre year thus far, but staying healthy being a dependable workhorse.

44 IP, 39 K, 16 BB, 4.67 ERA. Honestly his 4 full years as a pro working up the ladder have had remarkably similar and consistent numbers at every stop. He's a 4.50 ERA guy who will strike 1 out an inning and manage walks decently. I still think he is a couple circumstances away from making his MLB debut this season.
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BillyTheCat
5/20/2025 10:12 PM
Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more
Joe is having a mediocre year thus far, but staying healthy being a dependable workhorse.

44 IP, 39 K, 16 BB, 4.67 ERA. Honestly his 4 full years as a pro working up the ladder have had remarkably similar and consistent numbers at every stop. He's a 4.50 ERA guy who will strike 1 out an inning and manage walks decently. I still think he is a couple circumstances away from making his MLB debut this season.
That is some pretty good wor, K/BB ratio is solid at that level. Here is to Joe making the show and getting an opportunity
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CatsUp
6/28/2025 3:07 PM
Called up to show I’m hearing.
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BillyTheCat
6/28/2025 4:32 PM
CatsUp wrote:expand_more
Called up to show I’m hearing.
Just saw that!!!
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Andrew Ruck
6/29/2025 2:43 PM
He ended up throwing the final 2 innings of a blowout victory for the Rays. 8th inning was great...1 single and 2 K's. Came back for the 9th and got hit a bit including a 2 run HR. Finished with 2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER...but 4 K and 0 BB.

Very exciting as the Rays are playing pretty good baseball and he's being given a chance to be part of the bullpen during a playoff chase.
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Jeff Hill
7/7/2025 7:08 PM
Joe sent back down to Durham. I'm guessing he will be back up with the Rays this season.
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Cellis033
7/18/2025 10:14 PM
Time to get a Joe Rock RC baseball card! Great to see he got called up!
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Old Zone
7/31/2025 2:51 PM
Joe is back. Called up for today's game in Yankee Stadium. The Rays were working him in relief in Durham so we'll see where he's used.
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Andrew Ruck
7/31/2025 5:48 PM
Old Zone wrote:expand_more
Joe is back. Called up for today's game in Yankee Stadium. The Rays were working him in relief in Durham so we'll see where he's used.
Just came in in the 6th inning at Yankee Stadium. Single, strike out, fly out, strike out. Let's go!

He is effectively replacing Zack Littell, who was traded to the Reds, on the roster. Fun fact, 107 of 108 starts for the Rays were made by the same 5 guys before the Littell trade. I presume Joe Boyle (who filled in Tue) is taking over Littell's spot in the rotation.
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