Joey Gerber

The Rays have designated Joey Gerber for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Gerber will lose his spot on the 40-man roster as the team looks to clear space before the start of free agency. He will hit the waiver wire and could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed.

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Joey Gerber to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Gerber was optioned after allowing one earned run across 2.1 innings in his Tuesday outing. In a corresponding move, Cole Wilcox's contract was selected from Triple-A Durham to bring a fresh arm to the bullpen.

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Joey Gerber from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Whenever he pitches, Gerber will be making his first appearance in the big leagues since 2020. Despite struggling in the minors this season with a 6.09 ERA and 1.44 WHIP, he will provide the Rays with a much-needed fresh arm after Wednesday's bullpen game. In a corresponding move, Joe Rock was optioned to Triple-A.

The Rays added Joey Gerber to their 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact

Tampa Bay transferred Hunter Bigge to the 60-day injured list to open up the roster spot. Gerber will remain a depth option in Triple-A.

The Rays have reassigned Joey Gerber to minor-league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Gerber did not allow a run in five outings with the Rays this spring. The 27-year-old appeared at four different levels of the minors in 2024, posted a 2.43 ERA in 26 games.