Cole Sulser

The Rays and Cole Sulser have agreed to a one-year, $1.05 million contract to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Sulser appeared in 18 games for the Rays in 2025, posting a 1.99 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over 22 2/3 innings. He is expected to open the season as a middle reliever for the Rays.

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Cole Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Sulser threw 33 pitches on Tuesday, allowing one earned run while striking out three across 1.1 innings. In a corresponding move, Connor Seabold is being added to the active roster to provide the Rays with a fresh arm.

The Rays recalled RHP Cole Sulser from Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact

Sulser takes the bullpen spot of Manuel Rodríguez who was placed on the injured list. He will hold a middle relief role.

The Rays optioned RHP Cole Sulser to Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact

Sulser has made 10 appearances this season for Tampa Bay. He will likely move up-and-down throughout the summer.

Cole Sulser allowed one run on three hits in one inning of work, recording no strikeouts in Tuesday’s loss.

Fantasy Impact

Sulser’s ERA now stands at 13.50 with a 4.00 WHIP over just two innings. While it’s a small sample, the early results are volatile. Unless the role or command sharpens significantly, he remains off the radar in standard formats.