Eric Orze

Eric Orze struck out one batter in a scoreless appearance to earn the save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

After Thursday's win over the Tigers, Orze now has a 1.59 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with a 0-0 record, one save, and three holds across five appearances. He becomes the fifth Twins reliever to earn a save this season as the team continues to use a closer-by-committee approach.

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.