Calvin Faucher Injury News & Updates
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Shipped to Miami
The Rays traded Faucher (biceps) to the Marlins alongside Vidal Brujan on Friday in exchange for Erick Lara, Andrew Lindsey and a player to be named later or cash.
ANALYSIS
After being DFA'd by the Rays on Tuesday, Faucher will now receive a new home with the Marlins. The 28-year-old righty put up a lowly 7.01 ERA and 1.68 WHIP through 25.2 big-league innings in 2023, and he ended the season on the 60-day injured list due to lingering biceps tendinitis.
Nov 14, 2023
Designated for assignment
Faucher (biceps) was designated for assignment by the Rays on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher finished the 2023 season on the 60-day injured list because of lingering biceps tendinitis and posted a rough 7.01 ERA in 25.2 innings when healthy. He is no longer part of the club's 40-man roster mix.
Sep 23, 2023
Recalled, moved to 60-day IL
The Rays recalled Faucher (biceps) from Triple-A Durham and placed him on the 60-day injured list Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher has been dealing with biceps tendinitis since late August, and his move to the 60-day IL will free a spot on the 40-man roster for Raimel Tapia, who was selected from Triple-A on Saturday. Faucher logged a 7.01 ERA and 1.68 WHIP through 25.2 innings in the majors this season and will now focus on getting ready for the start of the 2024 campaign.
Aug 21, 2023
Sidelined at Triple-A
Triple-A Durham placed Faucher on its 7-day injured list Tuesday with an unspecified injury.
ANALYSIS
Faucher has been a frequent mover between the Rays and Triple-A Durham in 2023, tossing 25.2 innings for the big club and 8.2 innings for the organization's top affiliate. Following his demotion to Durham on July 30, Faucher made just two relief appearances before hitting the shelf. The Rays haven't shed light on whether Faucher's injury is serious enough to end his season.
Jul 30, 2023
Sent to minors
Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher was roughed up for six runs over two innings Saturday in Houston, and the outing will cost him his spot on the big-league roster. Erasmo Ramirez had his contract selected in a corresponding move.
Jul 19, 2023
Back with Tampa Bay
The Rays recalled Faucher from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Faucher will provide Tampa Bay with a fresh arm in relief for what's expected to be a bullpen day in Wednesday's series finale in Texas. Over 19 innings with the big club this season, Faucher has pitched to a 5.21 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 16:11 K:BB.
Jun 27, 2023
Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A
The Rays reinstated Faucher (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Durham.
ANALYSIS
Faucher began a rehab assignment in rookie ball Monday, but the Rays will decide to keep Faucher in their farm system rather than have him rejoin the bullpen. The 27-year-old righty holds a 5.21 ERA and 1.58 WHIP through 19 innings this season and could return to the majors later this year if he performs well in Triple-A.
Jun 27, 2023
Starts up rehab assignment
Faucher (elbow) began a rehab assignment Monday with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, covering one inning while allowing an unearned run on two hits and one walk.
ANALYSIS
Faucher has been on the 15-day injured list since June 7 with right elbow inflammation, but now that he's out on a rehab assignment, he should be on the cusp of an activation. The Rays may want to see the reliever make another appearance or two at a higher-level minor-league affiliate before giving him the green light to rejoin the big-league bullpen.
Jun 7, 2023
Lands on IL with elbow injury
Faucher was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow inflammation, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher last pitched Monday, throwing a scoreless inning of relief in Boston. He'll be eligible to return later this month, although at this point there's no timetable for the right-hander.
May 25, 2023
Recalled from Triple-A
Faucher was recalled from Triple-A Durham by the Rays on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher can provide some length for a bullpen that's been overworked this week. He holds a 6.43 ERA and 11:6 K:BB across 14 innings with the big club this season.
Apr 30, 2023
Optioned to Durham
Tampa Bay optioned Faucher to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
With Javy Guerra reporting to the Rays on Sunday after his trade to Tampa Bay from Milwaukee on Sunday, Faucher's demotion is necessary to create room on the 26-man roster. The right-hander allowed a run in all but one of his appearances in April while registering a 6.43 ERA and 11:6 K:BB over 14 innings. He'll all but assuredly be back with Tampa Bay in the coming weeks.
Apr 28, 2023
Opening for Chirinos on Saturday
Faucher will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher will open the game and work the first inning or two, and Yonny Chirinos will then get the bulk innings after. Because he won't get deep enough to qualify for a win, Faucher shouldn't be considered as a fantasy streamer even as a starter.
Apr 27, 2023
Stuck with loss as opener
Faucher (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, giving up one run on one hit and two walks over two innings as the Rays fell 1-0 to the Astros. He struck out one.
ANALYSIS
Houston plated a run in the top of the first inning thanks in part to a wild pitch and an error, and that proves to be the game's only bit of offense, saddling Faucher with the loss. The right-hander gave way to Josh Fleming after 43 pitches (23 strikes), and there's no guarantee Faucher continues to see regular work as an opener ahead of the southpaw given his struggles. Through 12.2 innings this season, he has a 5.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB, and he's been scored upon in six straight appearances.
Apr 25, 2023
Starting Wednesday vs. Astros
Faucher will start Wednesday's game against the Astros, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher will get the start, but Josh Fleming is expected to work multiple innings against the Astros on Wednesday as well, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. In Faucher's last start he went two innings while giving up five runs against the White Sox on Friday, and he isn't likely to go deep enough to qualify for a win in Wednesday's contest.
Apr 22, 2023
Ineffective as opener
Faucher didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 8-7 win over the White Sox, giving up three runs on five hits over two innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
ANALYSIS
After the Rays jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, Faucher handed most of it back in the top of the second, giving up four straight hits at one point. The 27-year-old right-hander has been scored upon in five straight appearances split between opening and relief work, leading to a 5.91 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 10.2 innings with a 9:2 K:BB. Tampa Bay is scrambling to plug holes in its rotation with Zach Eflin (back), Jeffrey Springs (elbow) and Tyler Glasnow (oblique) all on the IL, but Faucher doesn't appear to be a reliable alternative, even working ahead of a bulk reliever.
Apr 19, 2023
Getting another turn to open game
Faucher is slated to start Friday's home contest against the White Sox and will likely be stretched out to around four innings, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Unless he's needed out of the bullpen in an emergency for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati, Faucher will be making his second straight turn as a "starter." While opening in front of Josh Fleming in last Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays, Faucher covered 2.2 innings and struck out two while allowing one run on two hits and one walk. Faucher is in line to work as more of a piggyback starter than an opener Friday, but he's still unlikely to work deep enough in the contest to qualify for a win. Expect Fleming to once again cover the bulk of the innings once Faucher exits Friday.
Apr 14, 2023
Tabbed as Saturday's opener
Faucher will be the Rays' opener Saturday against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Josh Fleming will come in after an inning or two to work as the primary pitcher. Faucher, a 27-year-old righty, has given up three earned runs on seven hits, one walk and two home runs in six innings. This will be his first turn as an opener in 27.1 pro innings dating back to last season.
Mar 15, 2023
Dominant in spring debut
Faucher (oblique) struck out the side in his inning of relief in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Twins in Grapefruit League play.
ANALYSIS
Faucher's spring debut was delayed over three weeks after he reported to camp with the oblique injury, but he proved to be worth the wait Tuesday. He displayed a mid-90s fastball and sharp mid-80s slider during the appearance, pumping in 10 of his 13 pitches for strikes and retiring two of the three hitters he faced with swings and misses. Though he wasn't overly impressive in his first season in the majors in 2022, Faucher nonetheless has a chance to break camp with Tampa Bay in a low-leverage relief role.
Mar 12, 2023
Nearing return
Faucher (oblique) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher has been sidelined since late February but has been throwing live batting practice for the last seven days. He'll be set for his first game action against the Twins after posting a 5.48 ERA and 1.69 WHIP across 21.1 innings in 2022.
Mar 3, 2023
Nearing mound work
Faucher (oblique) is expected to be cleared to throw off a mound soon, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher has stretched out his flat-ground throwing to 120 feet and is almost ready to take the next time. Assuming the reliever is able to continue progressing with no setbacks, the Rays anticipate him being ready to go for Opening Day.
Feb 24, 2023
Sidelined with oblique injury
Faucher is currently sideline with an oblique injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher has started playing catch in Florida, but there's no timetable as to when the right-hander will be able to return to the mound. The 27-year-old appeared in 22 games for the Rays in 2022, and registered a 5.48 ERA along with a 1.69 WHIP over his 21.1 innings of work.
Sep 29, 2022
Sent down Thursday
Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher spent just under a week in the major-league bullpen and converted his lone save chance while striking out three in four scoreless innings over three appearances. However, he'll be cast off the active roster as part of a move after Easton McGee's contract was selected Thursday.
Sep 27, 2022
Records extra-innings save
Faucher picked up the save Tuesday in Cleveland, allowing an unearned run on a hit in a 6-5 extra-innings win.
ANALYSIS
Faucher entered the game in the bottom of 11th after the Rays scored twice in the top half. He allowed a one-out single that plated the automatic runner before retiring the final two batters to end the game and earn his first big-league save. The 27-year-old has shuttled back and forth between the minors and the Rays this year and, after a rough start to the season, has a 3.24 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB in his last 16.2 innings across 18 appearances for Tampa Bay.
Sep 23, 2022
Recalled to majors
Faucher was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher will join the Rays' big-league roster alongside Cristofer Ogando with Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) moving to the injured list and Dusten Knight being designated for assignment. Faucher's latest stint in the majors came earlier this month when he gave up 3 earned runs over 4.2 innings out of the bullpen.
Sep 11, 2022
Sent to minors
Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Sunday's loss to the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher was called up by the Rays at the end of August, but he allowed three runs in 1.2 innings over a pair of relief appearances during the team's weekend series against the Yankees. He'll attempt to sort things out in Durham, where he's posted a 3.73 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 41 innings over 32 appearances (four starts) this year.
Aug 31, 2022
Called up Wednesday
Faucher was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun
ANALYSIS
Faucher made 14 relief appearances for the Rays earlier in the season and posted a 7.11 ERA and 2.05 WHIP in 12.2 innings. The right-hander spent the last month and a half in the minors and should serve mainly as a middle reliever now that he's back with the major-league club.
Jul 10, 2022
Demoted to Triple-A
The Rays optioned Faucher to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Faucher was one of four players removed from the 26-man active roster ahead of Sunday's series finale in Cincinnati and the only one for non-injury reasons. He was charged with the loss and a blown save Saturday after failing to record an out while allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and a wild pitch. The Rays will replace Faucher in the bullpen with Phoenix Sanders, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Jun 9, 2022
Recalled by Rays
Faucher was recalled by the Rays on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher has been quite busy over the past week. He was recalled Friday only to be optioned two days later, but he's back again four days after that with Andrew Kittredge (elbow) hitting the injured list. Faucher's only major-league experience has come this season and has seen him allow five runs in two innings of relief work, so don't expect to see him handling high-leverage innings any time soon.
Jun 5, 2022
Back to minors
Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ANALYSIS
He will head back down as a corresponding move for Andrew Kittredge getting activated from the injured list. Faucher has given up five earned runs in two innings this season, although he logged a scoreless frame in his one appearance during this latest stint with the big club.
Jun 3, 2022
Back in big leagues
Faucher was called up from Triple-A Durham on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Faucher will return to the major leagues after getting sent down May 10, replacing J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) after he was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. The right-hander struggled in his only appearance with the Rays this season, surrendering five runs on three hits and two walks with one strikeout in an inning on the mound against the Angels on May 9.
May 10, 2022
Sent back to Triple-A
Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher received his first major-league call-up Monday but spent just one day with the team, allowing five runs in his lone inning of work. Vidal Brujan was recalled to take his place on the roster.
May 9, 2022
Receives call to majors
The Rays recalled Faucher from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher will head to the big leagues for the first time in his career after the Rays cleared a spot for him by optioning Ralph Garza to Durham. The 26-year-old right-hander will give Tampa Bay another multi-inning option out of the bullpen after he recorded more than three outs in all but three of his 11 outings in the minors this season. During his time at Durham, he accrued a 5.02 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB in 14.1 innings.
Mar 27, 2022
Sent to minors
Faucher was optioned to minor-league camp Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Faucher was added to the 40-man roster over the winter after splitting his 2021 season between Double and Triple-A. He pitched primarily out of the bullpen and racked up a 1.77 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with a 26:7 K:BB across 20.1 innings at Triple-A Durham to close the season. Though he won't begin the 2022 campaign in Tampa Bay, Faucher could contribute out of the bullpen at some point.