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Andrew Ruck
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Posted: 7/31/2025 6:13 PM
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Well, the Rays just acquired Adrian Houser from the White Sox so they'll have to send a pitcher down to make room. Hopefully this isn't a 1 day visit. And scratch what I said about Boyle replacing Littell...it'll be Houser.

Joe finishes the final 3 innings and does fantastic - 3 IP, 2 H, 5 K, 0 BB

Retired 3 former MVPs (2 K's) - Goldschmidt, Bellinger, Stanton.
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Posted: 8/1/2025 10:58 AM
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Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more
Well, the Rays just acquired Adrian Houser from the White Sox so they'll have to send a pitcher down to make room. Hopefully this isn't a 1 day visit. And scratch what I said about Boyle replacing Littell...it'll be Houser.

Joe finishes the final 3 innings and does fantastic - 3 IP, 2 H, 5 K, 0 BB

Retired 3 former MVPs (2 K's) - Goldschmidt, Bellinger, Stanton.
Excellent news! Thanks for the report.
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Posted: 8/2/2025 4:11 PM
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Joe sent back down to Durham yesterday.
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Posted: 8/11/2025 12:30 PM
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3 scoreless / walkless outings since returning to Durham. I actually am glad to see them lean into the reliever role for him. As a primarily Sinker/Slider pitcher, the bullpen is probably where he can find long term success in the bigs.
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Posted: 9/7/2025 6:16 PM
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Joe called back up to the Show! Hope he gets in a few games.
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Posted: 9/11/2025 7:10 PM
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Sent back down to Durham today.

Has made 3 appearances in relief for the Rays. Has a 2.35 ERA and in 7 2/3 IP he has struck out 11 and given up 7 hits. A nice showing for Joe.
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Posted: 9/12/2025 8:40 AM
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2 of those appearances were in his last stint. This time was just one outing, Wednesday against the White Sox. 2 2/3 IP, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 H, 0 R.

I am really surprised he was sent back down especially with the expanded September roster.
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Posted: 4/17/2026 12:56 PM
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Joe had a solid spring training with the Rays, 5 games all 1 inning each, just 1 run despite 6 walks. 3 hits and 9 K's. However, he did not make the club and has been back at AAA Durham.

Not a great start to the season, getting shelled for 4 runs on opening day. Not sure if there was an injury but he went 2 full weeks between his 3rd and 4th appearances. ERA is at 13.50 and has 7 walks in just 3.1 innings.

He is now 25. Definitely seems like he is done as a starter and is just a matter of getting it done in relief enough at Durham to be considered when the Rays need an arm.
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Posted: 4/17/2026 3:25 PM
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Joe was actually called up to the Rays on April 10th and sent back to Durham on April 12th. He did not make an appearance for Tampa.
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Posted: 5/20/2026 12:41 PM
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He has been traded to the Chicago White Sox.
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Posted: 5/20/2026 2:16 PM
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74 Cat wrote:expand_more
He has been traded to the Chicago White Sox.
Unfortunately, the wrong side of town.
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Posted: 5/21/2026 9:44 AM
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