The White Sox recalled Rock from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
The left-hander was acquired from the Rays in exchange for Oliver Dunn in mid-May and is now on the cusp of his White Sox debut. Rock hasn't been particularly effective at the Triple-A level this year with a 4.88 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 40:21 K:BB across 24 innings between the two organizations.
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Rays' Joe Rock: Cut from big-league camp
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The Rays optioned Rock to minor-league camp Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Rock has allowed just one run and struck out nine over five innings this spring, but he's also issued six walks. The 25-year-old should get a chance in the Rays' bullpen this season, but he'll begin the year at Triple-A Durham.
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Rays' Joe Rock: Back in majors
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The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
Rock has appeared in two games out of Tampa Bay's bullpen this season, posting a 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9:0 K:BB across five innings of work. The 25-year-old right-hander takes Brian Van Belle's (elbow) spot in the bullpen.
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Rays' Joe Rock: Back to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Rock to Triple-A Durham on Friday.
Rock was summoned to the majors Thursday and allowed two hits and no walks while striking out five across three scoreless innings during the Rays' 7-4 loss to the Yankees. He'll head back to Triple-A, where he has started in 15 of 20 games and has a 4.63 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 71:33 K:BB across 81.2 innings.
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Rays' Joe Rock: Summoned from Triple-A
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The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
Rock made one relief appearance for the Rays earlier this season, allowing two runs over two innings. The lefty has been used primarily as a starter in the minors, so he can give the bullpen some length.
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Rays' Joe Rock: Heading to Triple-A
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The Rays optioned Rock to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
He'll be replaced on the 26-man roster by Joe Boyle, who had been starting for Durham and could serve as a swingman during the upcoming week. Rock made his MLB debut June 28, covering two innings while allowing two earned runs on four hits and striking out four. The lefty reliever went unused in the Rays' ensuing six games.
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Rays' Joe Rock: Acquired by Tampa Bay
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The Rays acquired Rock from the Rockies on Thursday in exchange for Greg Jones, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Rock, 23, spent the 2023 season split between Double-A Hartford and Triple-A Albuquerque, collecting a 4.66 ERA and 112:34 K:BB over 92.2 innings covering 20 starts. The left-hander figures to be assigned to Triple-A Durham.
