Wed Feb 4 2015 | 16:33 | Lueke has signed with Delfines del Carmen of Mexican League |
Lueke has signed with Delfines del Carmen of the Mexican League, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. |
Lueke elected free agency at the end of a disappointing 2014 campaign. The 30-year-old has not posted a sub-5.00 ERA in four major league stints, so he'll spend the 2015 season in Mexico rather than fight for a spot on another major league roster. |
Wed Nov 5 2014 | 16:22 | Lueke has chosen to become free agent |
Lueke has chosen to become a free agent, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. |
Lueke struggled in the majors in 2014, pitching to a 5.64 ERA in 25 appearances. He was better after being sent down to Triple-A Durham where he posted a 3.38 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 37.1 innings. He'll likely have to fight for a major league roster spot wherever he lands. |
Mon Jun 9 2014 | 15:54 | Rays outright Josh Lueke outright to Durham |
Rays sent RHP Josh Lueke outright to Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay last Friday and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 29-year-old right-hander had a rough 5.64 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 25 relief appearances for the Rays. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jun 7 2014 | 12:59 | Rays designate Josh Lueke for assignment |
Rays designated RHP Josh Lueke for assignment. |
The 29-year-old right-hander appeared in 25 games for the Rays, posting a disappointing 5.64 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 19/5 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 innings. It's possible that he'll pass through waivers and continue to serve as bullpen depth for the Rays in the minor leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Apr 24 2014 | 00:18 | Lueke the goat as Twins top Rays in extras |
Josh Lueke allowed two runs in two innings of relief work, taking the loss as the Rays lost to the Twins in 12 innings on Wednesday. |
Lueke put runners on second and third with no outs in the 12th inning before serving up a two-run single to Chris Colabello to break a 4-4 tie. Lueke's peripherals have been decent -- nine strikeouts and one unintentional walk -- but he's also allowed runs in five of his 10 appearances. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Mar 22 2014 | 16:37 | Josh Lueke records final five outs |
Josh Lueke retired all five batters he faced to finish Saturday's tie game with the Orioles. |
Lueke is out of options and seems poised to make the Rays as a result. He's had a decent enough spring, with a 3.24 ERA and a 4/1 K/BB ratio in 8 1/3 innings. Still, the Rays may have better options for the bullpen spot in Triple-A. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Sep 1 2013 | 09:15 | Rays recall Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham |
Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke has appeared in 14 games with the Rays this season, compiling a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 19/10 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings of work. He'll work in a middle relief role for the Rays as they make a push towards the postseason. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Aug 12 2013 | 18:56 | Josh Lueke optioned to Triple-A |
Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke pitched in all three games against the Dodgers over the weekend after being recalled, allowing three runs over 2 2/3 innings. He returns to a 0.72 ERA and 0.96 WHIP at Durham. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Aug 9 2013 | 12:37 | Josh Lueke recalled from Triple-A |
Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke has put up a 3.75 ERA in 11 appearances with the Rays this season. He'll work in middle relief. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jun 21 2013 | 22:22 | Josh Lueke optioned to Triple-A |
Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham. |
The move clears a spot for Alex Colome on the active roster. Lueke has a 3.75 ERA in 11 appearances with the Rays this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Jun 16 2013 | 11:53 | Josh Lueke recalled from Triple-A |
Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke has given up four runs over 9 2/3 relief innings in his time with the big club this season. He'll work the middle innings. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jun 1 2013 | 11:09 | Rays send down RHP Josh Lueke |
Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri May 10 2013 | 13:34 | Josh Lueke recalled from Triple-A |
Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke has been lights-out at Durham, posting a 0.95 ERA while striking out 29 over 19 innings. He'll work the middle innings for the Rays. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Mar 10 2013 | 17:34 | Josh Lueke pitching well for Rays |
Rays reliever Josh Lueke retired all five Red Sox he faced, striking out two of them, on Sunday. |
After being acquired from the Mariners for John Jaso, Lueke was a disappointment last season, amassing a 5.59 ERA in 42 appearances for Durham and giving up seven runs in 3 1/3 innings in the majors. Perhaps he's in better position to help now; he has allowed one run through seven innings to help his chances of winning a spot as a middle reliever. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Oct 5 2012 | 12:40 | Josh Lueke recalled |
Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke got knocked around in his short time with the Rays this season but boasted a 71/17 K/BB ratio over 67 2/3 innings at Triple-A. He'll compete for a job in the pen next spring. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Aug 1 2012 | 19:03 | Josh Lueke optioned |
Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke didn't appear in any games in the couple days he was up with the big club. The Rays will call up a position player prior to Friday's game. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Aug 1 2012 | 09:08 | Rays recall RHP Lueke from Triple-A |
Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke was added to the bullpen Tuesday after the Rays played 15 innings on Monday night. The 27-year-old right-hander has allowed seven runs on nine hits and three walks over just 3 1/3 innings at the major league level this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri May 18 2012 | 22:37 | Rays option RHP Lueke to minors |
Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham. |
He was sent down to make room for Alex Cobb, who will be called up to start Saturday. Lueke was just recalled from the minors on Tuesday and tossed a scoreless inning in his lone appearance Friday against the Braves. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Mar 23 2012 | 18:32 | Rays option RHP Lueke to minors |
Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham. |
Lueke, who was acquired from the Mariners in November in the John Jaso deal, gave up five runs on nine hits over 8 1/3 innings (5.40 ERA) this spring. The 27-year-old right-hander struggled in his first taste of the majors last year, but figures to get another shot before long. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Nov 27 2011 | 19:36 | Rays acquire RHP Lueke in exchange for Jaso |
Rays acquired RHP Josh Lueke and a player to be named later or cash considerations from the Mariners for C John Jaso. |
The right-hander was acquired from the Rangers in 2010 in the Cliff Lee deal. He'll turn 27 on December 5. Lueke posted a 6.06 ERA with a 8.0/3.6 K/BB/9 for the Mariners this season. He's been much better in the minors, posting a 2.56 ERA over 42 career Triple-A games. There are some PR headaches associated with Lueke's past, obviously. He was charged with rape and sodomy in a May 2008 incident and served 42 days in jail. He'll compete for a middle relief role in Tampa. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |