Eric Orze

Orze posted a 3.02 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB across 41.2 innings in 33 appearances with Tampa Bay last season before being traded to Minnesota this offseason. He's struggled with his control this spring, allowing five runs over 6.2 innings with an 8:6 K:BB and a 6.75 ERA.

Fantasy Impact

Minnesota's need for right-handed relievers has nonetheless positioned Orze to win a bullpen spot heading into Opening Day.

The Rays optioned RHP Eric Orze to Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact

Orze was in the majors for a couple of days. Garrett Acton was called up as the corresponding move.

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Eric Orze from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Orze, who has an impressive 2.72 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 39.2 innings with the Rays this season, will provide a fresh arm after the team used a bullpen game on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, Mason Montgomery was optioned to Triple-A.

The Rays optioned Eric Orze to Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact

Tampa Bay needed to open a roster spot after acquiring Bryan Baker in a trade. Orze had posted a 2.72 ERA over 39 2/3 innings in relief for the Rays this season.

Eric Orze allowed one walk but no hits and did not record any strikeouts while securing the save in the Rays' 7-5 win against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

With the game going into extra innings, Orze was called upon to close things out and secured the save. Following Sunday's performance, he now owns a 2.79 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with three saves across 30 appearances this season.