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Nov 20, 2023
Gets minors deal from Mets
Sulser signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The deal includes an invitation to the major-league side of spring training. Sulser held a 6.75 ERA over four appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2023 but spent most of the season in the minors. He has collected a 3.87 ERA and 143:62 K:BB over 132.2 career innings.
Nov 6, 2023
Heads to free agency
Sulser elected to become a free agent Monday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was removed from the Rays' 40-man roster and will head to free agency rather than accept an outright assignment. The 33-year-old posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 20.2 frames in Triple-A this season.
Nov 4, 2023
Loses 40-man spot
The Rays placed Sulser on outright waivers Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser appeared in four games for the Diamondbacks in 2023 before being claimed off waivers by the Rays in August. The 33-year-old reliever posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 20.2 frames in Triple-A.
Nov 4, 2023
Loses 40-man spot
The Rays placed Sulser on outright waivers Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser appeared in four games for the Diamondbacks in 2023 before being claimed off waivers by the Rays in August. The 33-year-old reliever posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 20.2 frames in Triple-A.
Aug 5, 2023
Claimed by Tampa Bay
The Rays claimed Sulser off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
After an extended absence due to a shoulder strain, Sulser returned to make a lone appearance out of the Arizona bullpen before being designated for assignment. The Tampa Bay front office has deemed Sulser of a 40-man roster spot despite his struggles in recent seasons. The right-hander pitched to a 2.70 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and eight saves with Baltimore in 2021.
Aug 1, 2023
DFA'd by Snakes
The Diamondbacks designated Sulser for assignment Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Sulser surrendered one run on two hits during his first appearance since returning from the 60-day injured list, and he'll now once again be taken off Arizona's 40-man roster. Given the lack of success Sulser has had at all levels since 2022, it's possible he clears waivers and is sent outright to Triple-A Reno.
Jul 31, 2023
Used immediately off IL
Sulser allowed one run on two hits over one inning in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was activated off the injured list Sunday and used right away in a low-leverage spot. The right-hander mopped up the ninth inning of Arizona's eighth loss in 10 games.
Jul 30, 2023
Comes off injured list
The Diamondbacks reinstated Sulser (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Sulser won a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen but made just three appearances before landing on the IL on April 7 with a right shoulder strain. After a lengthy recovery followed by a near-month-long rehab assignment between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Triple-A Reno, Sulser is finally ready to rejoin the Diamondbacks. Even though Arizona's closing situation remains somewhat unsettled, Sulser isn't expected to factor into the late-inning mix right away and may have to settle for lower-leverage work initially.
Jul 27, 2023
Moves rehab to Triple-A
Sulser (shoulder) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno on Saturday and has made two appearances for the affiliate, covering two innings while allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three.
ANALYSIS
Sulser began his assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 4 and is nearing the end of his 30-day rehab window. The 33-year-old right-hander will likely settle into a low-leverage role out of the Arizona bullpen once he's brought back from the 60-day injured list.
Jul 10, 2023
Starts up rehab assignment
Sulser (shoulder) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last week and has given up two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out four over two innings across two appearances.
ANALYSIS
Sulser has been stuck on the Diamondbacks' 60-day injured list since early April due to a right shoulder strain and will likely need several more appearances at multiple minor-league affiliates before Arizona is comfortable activating him. The 33-year-old has recorded 15 career saves in the majors, but he's coming off a poor 2022 season in Miami and is now working his way back from a long-term injury. Sulser may have to settle for low-leverage work out of the bullpen once he's ultimately activated.
Apr 9, 2023
Moves to 60-day IL
The Diamondbacks transferred Sulser (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Sulser's move to the 60-day IL removes him from the 40-man roster and clears room for two new additions for the Arizona bullpen, Jose Ruiz and Peter Solomon. The right-hander is dealing with a right shoulder strain and isn't expected to return to the Arizona bullpen until June.
Apr 7, 2023
Placed on 15-day IL
Sulser was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to April 6, with a right shoulder strain.
ANALYSIS
Luis Frias is up from Triple-A Reno to fill the vacant spot in Arizona's bullpen. Sulser, who last pitched Monday, has allowed three earned runs on three hits and three walks over 4.1 innings this season. There is no estimated timetable for his return.
Mar 31, 2023
Makes D-backs debut
Sulser allowed two runs on two hits and one walk over one inning in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was brought in after Los Angeles chased starter Zac Gallen with two outs in the fifth inning. Pitching roles in the Diamondbacks' bullpen remains somewhat of mystery, but it looks like Sulser could serve in a middle-relief role for now.
Nov 8, 2022
Claimed by Arizona
Sulser was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Sulser finished the season at Triple-A for the Marlins, and the organization opted not to keep him on the 40-man roster through the offseason. The 32-year-old had a 5.29 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 38:16 K:BB across 34 innings last year and should have the chance to earn a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen during spring training.
Sep 18, 2022
Demoted to minors
Sulser was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser has two saves and six holds this season, but he'll head to the minors Sunday with 10 runs allowed in his past 11 outings. Overall this year he has a 5.29 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 38:16 K:BB across 34 innings.
Aug 16, 2022
Comes off IL
The Marlins reinstated Sulser (lat) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fellow reliever Parker Bugg was designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Sulser, who has been on the shelf since June 15 with a right lat strain. After producing a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP to go with six holds and two saves in 26 appearances for Miami prior to landing on the IL, Sulser will likely settle into a setup or middle-relief role now that he's healthy again.
Aug 14, 2022
Sent to 60-day injured list
Sulser (lat) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser is in the midst of a rehab assignment, but he has already been out more than 60 days, so the Marlins were able to free up a spot on the 40-man roster without delaying his return. He will likely be ready to rejoin the big club at some before August comes to a close.
Jul 29, 2022
Embarks on rehab assignment
Sulser (lat) made his first rehab appearance Tuesday for Single-A Jupiter, striking out the side over his lone inning of work.
ANALYSIS
The appearance with the Single-A club marked Sulser's first at any level since June 12. Before he comes off the Marlins' 15-day injured list and rejoins the big-league bullpen, Sulser will likely need to make a few more appearances in the minors to get stretched back out.
Jul 15, 2022
Throws off mound
Sulser (lat) threw 10 pitches off a mound recently, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser resumed playing catch in late June and took another step in his recovery process by throwing off a mound. Although he had a limited pitch count and didn't throw at full strength, he'll presumably work on building back up in the near future. The right-hander has been on the injured list for a month, so it seems likely that he'll require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Marlins.
Jun 24, 2022
Resumes playing catch
Sulser (lat) has resumed playing catch, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser landed on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain June 15 and has been cleared to resume a throwing program just over a week later. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to return to game action, but a better idea of his timetable should come into focus once he resumes mound work.
Jun 15, 2022
Goes on IL
Manager Don Mattingly said Sulser will be placed on the injured list Wednesday due to an unspecified issue, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
In a corresponding move, the Marlins called up Daniel Castano from Triple-A Jacksonville in advance of his scheduled start in Wednesday's series finale in Philadelphia. Sulser, who has two saves to his name this season, had settled into more of a setup role in June with Tanner Scott notching each of Miami's last three saves. Scott should gain further job security with Sulser out of commission for the time being.
Jun 11, 2022
Credited with win Friday
Sulser (1-3) picked up the win in Friday's victory over the Astros, giving up one hit and one walk over 1.2 scoreless innings while striking out three.
ANALYSIS
The Marlins never trailed in the game and the right-hander didn't take the mound until the seventh inning, but with starter Pablo Lopez (wrist) not lasting at least five frames, the official scorer judged Sulser to be the most effective of Miami's relievers and credited him with the win. The 32-year-old remains in the high-leverage mix for the Marlins despite unimpressive numbers, collecting two saves and six holds through 22.2 innings with a 3.97 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB.
Jun 2, 2022
Melts down again Wednesday
Sulser was charged with his third blown save of the season after allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit while failing to record an out Wednesday in the Marlins' 13-12 loss in 10 innings in the second game of a doubleheader.
ANALYSIS
Sulser has technically blown two save chances in a row, though his first one came in the seventh inning of Monday's 7-1 loss, when he gave up four runs and failed to record an out while entering the contest with a 1-0 lead. The Marlins' closing picture had already been a hazy one entering the week, but Sulser's consecutive rough outings could prompt manager Don Mattingly to go in a different direction the next time a save opportunity is available.
May 29, 2022
Collects second save
Sulser gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 4-1 win over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander made things interesting, putting two runners aboard with two outs, but Sulser was able to strike out Austin Riley to preserve the victory. The back of the Marlins' bullpen remains a mess, as Anthony Bender (back) is on the shelf and Dylan Floro continues to work in lower-leverage spots despite a streak of five straight scoreless appearances, and remarkably this was the first save by any Miami reliever in the month of May. Given Sulser's effectiveness this season, his 2.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB through 18 innings might be good enough to earn him further chances in the ninth inning.
Apr 29, 2022
Picks up save
Sulser struck out two and allowed a walk across a scoreless 1.1 innings to earn the save Thursday against Washington.
ANALYSIS
Sulser entered the game with a one-run lead in the eighth inning and with runners on first and second. However, he struck out Josh Bell to end the threat and then worked around a leadoff walk in the final frame to record his first save. Anthony Bender has served as the team's primary closer this season, but he pitched on consecutive days and was likely unavailable Thursday as a result. Sulser has pitched well to begin the campaign, allowing only one earned run across 8.2 innings while maintaining an 8:4 K:BB.
Apr 3, 2022
Dealt to Miami
Sulser and Tanner Scott were traded from the Orioles to the Marlins on Sunday in exchange for Antonio Velez and Kevin Guerrero, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was slated to compete for closing duties in Baltimore to begin the 2022 campaign, but he'll now attempt to carve out a role in the Marlins' bullpen. The right-hander converted eight of 11 save chances last year and posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 63.1 innings across 60 relief appearances. The Marlins have Dylan Floro (arm), Anthony Bender and Anthony Bass available as late relievers, but Sulser should be in the mix for some late-inning work in 2022.
Mar 27, 2022
Set to pitch Sunday
Sulser (illness) is scheduled to pitch Sunday versus the Tigers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A stomach bug will only end up costing Sulser a couple of days. The right-hander will be making his second Grapefruit League appearance of the season. He's expected to compete for closing duties with the Orioles this year.
Mar 25, 2022
Dealing with stomach bug
Sulser didn't pitch Thursday versus the Red Sox due to a stomach illness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was scheduled for his second appearance of spring training Thursday, but that'll have to wait a couple more days. The right-hander is expected to be part of the Orioles' closer committee this season. He has previous experience closing -- he's logged 13 saves in 79 appearances over the last two seasons. Sulser pitched to a 2.70 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 73:23 K:BB across 63.1 innings last season.
Sep 28, 2021
Picks up eighth save
Sulser earned the save by firing a perfect inning against the Red Sox on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Susler retired all three of his batters in 12 pitches to tally his eighth save of the year. With Tyler Wells (shoulder inflammation) done for the season, Susler looks to be the favorite for ninth-inning duties in Baltimore. He's collected two wins and a pair of saves this month.
Sep 25, 2021
In line for saves?
With Tyler Wells (shoulder inflammation) done for the season, Sulser seems like the most likely candidate to get saves for Baltimore down the stretch.
ANALYSIS
He has a 1.34 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 11 strikeouts, two wins, two saves and three holds over his last 13.1 innings and currently boasts a nine-inning scoreless streak. Wells got two saves this week prior to landing on the injured list. The Orioles have a three-game homestand against Boston next week before finishing the season with a three game road series in Toronto.
Sep 17, 2021
Picks up fifth win
Sulser (5-4) struck out two in two perfect innings to earn the win Thursday versus the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old kept the game tied in the ninth and 10th innings before Baltimore walked it off on a bases-loaded Austin Hays single. Sulser has pitched five consecutive scoreless innings after a shaky run of performances when the calendar flipped from August to September. For the year, he owns a 2.98 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 71:22 K:BB in 57.1 innings as one of Baltimore's most effective high-leverage arms.
Sep 11, 2021
Earns two-inning save
Sulser allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings to earn the save in Friday's 6-3 win over Toronto.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander has been inconsistent lately, but he was able to minimize his mistakes Friday to lock down his seventh save of the year. Sulser owns a 3.15 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 68:22 K:BB through 54.1 innings. He's added a 4-4 record, three blown saves and three holds while filling a high-leverage relief role. Sulser and Tyler Wells appear to be the favorites for save chances for the rest of the season.
Sep 6, 2021
Falters in Monday's loss
Sulser (4-4) took the loss Monday versus Kansas City. He allowed two runs on four hits with one strikeout in one inning.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old was responsible for Kansas City's two-run rally in the eighth inning that erased a narrow Baltimore lead. Sulser has allowed runs to score in four of his last seven outings, and he's taken a 1-2 record with a save and two blown saves in that span. For the year, he owns a 3.27 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 67:21 K:BB in 52.1 innings with six saves, three blown saves and three holds. Save chances have been rare in Baltimore this year, and Sulser's recent inconsistency adds another layer of risk for fantasy managers despite his solid season ratios.
Sep 5, 2021
Collects win Saturday
Sulser (4-3) struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Saturday over the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander got Anthony Rizzo to fly out in the eighth inning, and Baltimore went ahead in the ninth. Sulser had no trouble in the bottom of the ninth, securing his first win since July 25. The 31-year-old lowered his ERA to 2.98 with a 1.17 WHIP and 66:21 K:BB through 51.1 innings. He'll continue to see high-leverage usage over the final month of the season, as he's logged six saves and three holds in 50 appearances.
Sep 1, 2021
Notches sixth save
Sulser struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his sixth save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old remains the top closing option in the O's bullpen by default, but Tuesday's save was Sulser's only one in August. On the season, he sports a 3.12 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 63:21 K:BB through 49 innings.
Aug 29, 2021
Takes third loss
Sulser (3-3) took the loss Saturday versus Tampa Bay. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in one inning.
ANALYSIS
Sulser surrendered a two-run home run to Randy Arozarena in the eighth inning, turning a one-run lead into a one-run deficit. It'll count as Sulser's second blown save of the year. He's given up five runs in 8.2 innings across nine outings in August. The right-hander has a solid 3.19 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 62:21 K:BB through 48 innings overall, but he's been trending slightly in the wrong direction lately. He's added five saves and three holds in 47 outings.
Aug 20, 2021
Logs scoreless inning
Sulser struck out one and walked one in a scoreless inning during Thursday's 7-2 loss to Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
While Sulser has seen high-leverage work as recently as late July, Baltimore's 15-game losing streak has left him little opportunity to pitch with the team ahead. The 31-year-old has given up two runs on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings through six August appearances. He owns a reasonable 2.80 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 56:20 K:BB across 45 innings while adding five saves and three holds this year.
Aug 4, 2021
Takes loss Wednesday
Sulser (3-2) allowed a run on one hit and a walk with one strikeout in one inning, taking the loss versus the Yankees on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander worked efficiently in the sixth inning, but he walked the first batter he faced in the seventh. Paul Fry came on in relief and allowed the inherited runner to score the go-ahead run, which resulted in Sulser getting charged with the loss. The 31-year-old has seen more high-leverage work lately, but he made a rather early appearance in a tied game, and his scoreless streak ended at 6.2 innings over eight appearances. He has a 2.90 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 55:19 K:BB through 40.1 innings overall.
Aug 1, 2021
Logs fifth save
Sulser struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over Detroit.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander has produced a 6.2-inning scoreless streak in eight appearances since the All-Star break. Sulser has also matched the career-high five saves he posted last season. He appears to be the favorite for closing duties in Baltimore currently, and he sports a 2.75 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 54:18 K:BB through 39.1 innings on the year.
Jul 31, 2021
Secures fourth save
Sulser struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Paul Fry closed out the seventh inning while Dillon Tate had to bail out Tanner Scott in the eighth, leaving closing duties to Sulser. The 31-year-old has reeled off seven straight scoreless appearances, picking up one win, one save and one hold over that stretch, and on the season he sports a 2.82 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 52:18 K:BB through 38.1 innings.
Jul 11, 2021
Takes blown save
Sulser allowed a run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save versus the White Sox on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander's strong June put him in the closer conversation in Baltimore, but he's now allowed five runs in just two innings across three July appearances. Sulser entered Sunday's game in the sixth inning and gave up a three-run home run to Andrew Vaughn, with two of those runs charged to Paul Fry. Through 32.2 innings overall, Sulser has a 3.31 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB. He'll likely continue to see time in high-leverage roles, as Baltimore has few dependable arms in its bullpen.
Jul 5, 2021
Suffers first loss of 2021
Sulser (2-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out a batter over a third of an inning as he took the loss Sunday against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth and completely imploded. He walked the leadoff batter and proceeded to give up back-to-back singles before Juan Lagares ended the game with a two-run double. Sulser had previously put up five consecutive scoreless outings before Sunday's meltdown and now owns a 2.61 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 44:13 K:BB over 31 innings.
Jul 1, 2021
Locks down save No. 3
Sulser threw 1.2 scoreless innings Wednesday against the Astros while earning his third save of the year. He did not allow a hit and struck out one in the effort.
ANALYSIS
Susler relieved Paul Fry with a man on and one out in the eighth and sent down all five batters he faced with relative ease. He picked up his second save over the last five days as it appears he'll continue to be in the mix for save opportunities for the time being. He could be an option to scoop up in AL-only leagues but overall still isn't very trustworthy on most rosters given the fact that he's still in a committee on one of the worst teams in baseball. Sulser now owns a 2.05 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 43:12 K:BB over 30.2 innings.
Jun 26, 2021
Picks up second save
Sulser walked one and struck out one in a scoreless 10th inning Friday to record his second save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
He earned this save by getting Vladimir Guerrero to ground into a double play with two on and nobody out. Both of Sulser's saves have come in June, and he's put himself back into the high-leverage mix for Baltimore with a 2.30 ERA and 40:10 K:BB through 27.1 innings on the year.
Jun 18, 2021
Allows two runs Thursday
Sulser gave up two runs on two hits and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning in Thursday's 10-3 loss to Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander was able to get the last two outs of the fifth inning after Jorge Lopez exited the game. Sulser continued in the sixth inning, but allowed two batters to reach before Dillon Tate allowed both inherited runners to score. Sulser has hit a rough patch with three runs allowed in his last 2.2 innings after a stretch of 8.2 scoreless innings. He has a 2.59 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 36:8 K:BB across 24.1 innings. He's added a 2-0 record, one save and one hold in 22 outings. Playing for cellar-dwelling Baltimore hasn't provided many high-leverage opportunities for most of the relievers on the roster.
Jun 4, 2021
Earns win Friday
Sulser (2-0) allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless seventh inning to earn the win against Cleveland on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Sulser earned his first save of the season in his last outing, and he was able to pick up his second win of the year Friday. Although the right-hander was used in a save situation Tuesday, Paul Fry appears to be manager Brandon Hyde's preferred option for closing duties for now.
Jun 2, 2021
Records first save
Sulser had a strikeout and a walk with a hit allowed over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Twins.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander received his first save chance of the season and came through despite allowing a couple baserunners. Sulser had five saves for the Orioles before losing the closer's role last season, but he's primarily been limited to middle relief in 2021.
May 30, 2021
Scoreless streak at six innings
Sulser logged a perfect inning with two strikeouts in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Sulser has kept runs off the board in his last six outings, allowing only two hits and four walks in six innings in that span. The right-hander has been effective in a low-leverage role this year. He's posted a 1.89 ERA, .095 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB in 19 innings overall. Sulser also has a win and a hold, but he hasn't been considered for the few save chances the last-place Orioles have produced -- Cesar Valdez has often worked as the closer this year.
May 19, 2021
Logs 1.2 scoreless frames
Sulser allowed a walk and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings in Tuesday's 13-6 loss to Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander was the only one of five Baltimore pitchers to keep runs off the board in Tuesday's blowout loss. Sulser has pitched to a 2.45 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 23:3 K:BB across 14.2 innings this season. He's picked up a win and a hold in 11 outings, but the reliever hasn't seen much high-leverage work. He had allowed three runs in his last two innings prior to a solid showing Tuesday.
May 4, 2021
Relief win
Sulser (1-0) pitched a perfect seventh with one strikeout to earn the win as Baltimore beat Seattle 5-3 Monday.
ANALYSIS
Sulser found himself in line for the win after he pitched a clean bottom of the seventh and Baltimore scored five in the top of the eighth to take the lead. He's been nearly spotless in a middle relief role this season, allowing a single run in 9.1 total innings, so the first win was well-deserved.
Apr 24, 2021
Logs two perfect innings
Sulser pitched two perfect innings and struck out three in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
Sulser retired the side on groundouts in the seventh inning, then struck out the side in the eighth. The 31-year-old right-hander has allowed five hits and struck out 10 over 6.1 scoreless innings to begin 2021. Sulser is expected to mainly work in a low-leverage role, but he's pitched well so far.
Apr 18, 2021
Rejoins big-league club
Sulser was recalled from the alternate training site Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old joined Baltimore as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader, but he returned to the alternate site after delivering a scoreless frame. Sulser has a 5:0 K:BB through three innings across his first two appearances of the season.
Apr 15, 2021
Returned to alternate camp
Sulser was returned to the Orioles' alternate training site Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was called up as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against Seattle. He appeared in the second game of the twin bill and allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two in one scoreless inning. He's now tossed three scoreless innings in two relief appearances this year but will continue to work at the team's alternate camp.
Apr 15, 2021
Up as 27th man
Sulser was added as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Sulser logged two scoreless innings with three strikeouts prior to getting sent down earlier this season. He will offer bullpen depth during the twin bill before being sent back to the alternate site.
Apr 5, 2021
Sent to alternate camp
Sulser was optioned to the Orioles' alternate training site Monday.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was effective in his 2021 debut Sunday, as he allowed one hit and no walks while striking out three in two scoreless innings. However, he'll now be sent down by Baltimore after right-hander Shawn Armstrong was recalled from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Apr 4, 2021
Posts two scoreless innings
Sulser allowed a hit and struck out three over two innings in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was one of the Orioles last additions to their Opening Day roster, and Sunday was his first appearance of the year. He finished 2020 with a 5.56 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 19:17 K:BB. While the right-hander saw save opportunities last year, he's expected to work more often in middle innings in 2021. Cesar Valdez, Tanner Scott and Shawn Armstrong are expected to share closing duties.
Mar 31, 2021
Wins roster spot
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Sulser will be included on the Opening Day roster, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Though he had a brief run as the Orioles' closer in 2020, Sulser's rough finish to the past season meant that he had to battle for a bullpen job in spring training. He was able to lock down a spot by holding opposing hitters to a .118 average over his five innings this spring, though both of the hits that he gave up were home runs. The Orioles' closing situation remains unsettled heading into Opening Day, but Sulser isn't believed to be part of the conversation at the moment. Instead, Tanner Scott, Shawn Armstrong and Cesar Valdez likely profile as the top options for saves.
Aug 31, 2020
Removed from closer role
Sulser will not be the Orioles' closer going forward, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sulser has saved five games for the Orioles this season but has blown three more opportunities. He's given up runs in each of his last four outings, walking eight batters in five innings over that stretch. His 4.70 ERA, 21.2 percent strikeout rate and 19.7 percent walk rate are all far from closer material. Hunter Harvey and Miguel Castro could be the primary ninth-inning options in Baltimore now, as Mychal Givens was traded to the Rockies on Sunday.
Aug 30, 2020
Blows save, takes loss
Sulser (1-4) allowed two runs on a hit and three walks Sunday, blowing a save chance and taking the loss against the Blue Jays. He recorded two outs.
ANALYSIS
Sulser has now been tagged with a loss in three of his last four appearances and has blown three of his eight save opportunities. With two outs and a runner on second Sunday, the 30-year-old walked two straight batters before allowing a walk-off single to Teoscar Hernandez. His season ERA ballooned up to 4.70 and it's unclear if he'll still be the team's main closer move forward.
Aug 19, 2020
Takes loss Tuesday
Sulser (1-2) gave up an unearned run on two walks and struck out none in 1.1 innings, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Sulser entered the tie game in the ninth inning and got through it fine, but couldn't get through the 10th cleanly. A Chris Davis throwing error allowed Travis Shaw to score, and the Orioles weren't able to get Sulser off the hook in the bottom half of the inning. The 30-year-old righty has a 3.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in 11.2 innings this season.
Aug 16, 2020
Records four-out save
Sulser pitched a perfect 1.1 innings with one strikeout to earn the save in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was called on for the last out of the eighth inning, and he retired Adam Eaton via a flyout. Sulser then retired Juan Soto, Asdrubal Cabrera and Eric Thames in order in the ninth for his fifth save of the year. The 30-year-old Sulser has a 4.35 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 10.1 innings this season. He's 5-for-7 in save chances as the primary ninth-inning option in the Baltimore bullpen.
Aug 12, 2020
Bounces back
Sulser struck out two and did not allow a baserunner in the ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
After blowing a save chance on Tuesday against the Phillies, Sulser was given the chance to redeem himself. He took advantage by whiffing two of the three batters he faced to earn his fourth save of the season. Sulser has been up and down while serving as the Orioles' primary closer, suffering two blowup outings but working effectively otherwise. Overall, he has a 5.00 ERA and 9:5 K:BB across nine innings.
Aug 12, 2020
Blows save chance
Sulser (1-1) allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one across one inning to blow the save Wednesday. However, he was credited with a win.
ANALYSIS
Sulser was called upon to protect an 8-6 lead in the ninth inning. After retiring the first two batters he faced, he allowed two singles and two walks to allow the Phillies to tie the game. Sulser was bailed out by the Orioles' offense after Austin Hays hit an inside -the-park home run to lead off the 10th inning and was credited with the win as a result. Sulser has now blown two saves this season, and has a 5.63 ERA and a 7:5 K:BB. The team has consistently used him in the closer role, though veterans Mychal Givens and Miguel Castro could become options if his struggles continue.
Aug 2, 2020
Records six-out save
Sulser fired two scoreless innings Sunday as he earned the save against the Rays. He allowed no hits and no walks while failing to record a strikeout.
ANALYSIS
The Orioles' closer situation was slightly murky to begin the season, but Sulser picked up his third save in four attempts Sunday, signaling that he has the trust of manager Brandon Hyde for the time being. The right-hander has struck out just four batters over six innings this year, but his current status as Baltimore's closer makes him a fantasy asset.
Aug 1, 2020
Notches second save
Sulser struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his second save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Facing the team he made his big-league debut for last season, Sulser got Mike Zunino and Ji-Man Choi swinging before Brandon Lowe grounded out to first base to end the game. The unheralded 30-year-old appears to have earned manager Brandon Hyde's trust, and while Sulser doesn't have elite stuff, his 94 mph fastball, changeup and slider were good enough to consistently post K/9 rates in the double digits in the minors. Opportunity is the most important factor in the fantasy value of any reliever, and right now, Sulser is getting opportunities in Baltimore.
Jul 26, 2020
Earns six-out save
Sulser earned the save Sunday against the Red Sox as he pitched two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out two.
ANALYSIS
The Orioles used Mychal Givens to record four outs late in Saturday's win, so Sulser was called on to pitch in the eighth and ninth innings in the series finale, and he was rewarded with his first save of 2020. Givens will likely serve as the team's primary closer to begin the season, but Sulser's usage Sunday indicates that he could be in line to see some save opportunities as well as the year progresses.
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