RHP Danny Farquhar was designated for assignment to make room for RHP Brad Boxberger. The six-year veteran has appeared in 230 games with Seattle, Toronto and Tampa Bay, posting a 7-14 record with 18 saves and a 3.85 ERA.

RHP Danny Farquhar allowed both inherited runners to score as the bullpen had another letdown Tuesday. He ended up credited with 1 2/3 scoreless innings against the Angels, but he gave up two hits to turn a 2-0 game into a 4-0 loss.

RHP Danny Farquhar got into the game at a time he said relievers dream of -- a tie game with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th. The only problem is that he walked Orioles RF Seth Smith to hand Baltimore a 5-4 victory. "My mind-set was, obviously, to get ahead," Farquhar said. "By the time I started throwing strikes, it was too late. The zone was small."

RHP Danny Farquhar gave up a two-out grand slam to Dustin Pedroia on Saturday in the seventh inning. Three of the runners were inherited, but the bullpen continues to struggle in high-leverage situations.

RHP Danny Farquhar walked three batters in his one inning and still escaped without giving up a run, getting a key popout to finish the inning and keep the Rays within a run. He has lowered his ERA to 3.06 with effective pitching of late.

RHP Danny Farquhar worked two scoreless innings of relief, which ties his longest outing this season (last: June 27 against the Red Sox). He struck out four batters, his most since also fanning four while with the Mariners against the Astros on May 2, 2014 at Minute Maid Park.

RHP Danny Farquhar was recalled from Triple-A Durham, replacing Enny Romero, who went on the disabled list. The 29-year-old had a 6.75 ERA in 11 games in previous stints with the Rays, whose bullpen gave up five runs in Friday's loss.

RHP Danny Farquhar was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. He carried a 6.75 ERA in 11 appearances, with opponents hitting .304 against him, mostly in low-leverage situations.

RHP Danny Farquhar was recalled from Triple-A Durham and pitched in relief, giving up two runs in two innings to raise his ERA to 5.40. Even the low-leverage bullpen spots are on short leashes right now, so he needs to be consistent to stay in the majors.

RHP Danny Farquhar pitched in Saturday's nightcap, coming up to the team as the 26th man for this doubleheader. The Rays returned him to Triple-A Durham after the game.

RHP Danny Farquhar is going to be the 26th man for Saturday's split doubleheader. He's 3-1 with a 4.38 ERA at Triple-A Durham.

RHP Danny Farquhar, designated for assignment by the Rays on Sunday, was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday. He was recalled from Triple-A Durham before Saturday's game but did not get into a game for Tampa Bay.

RHP Danny Farquhar was recalled from Triple-A Durham before Saturday's game but did not pitch. He was designated for assignment after the game to make room for infielder Taylor Motter, who will join the team Sunday.

RHP Danny Farquhar was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday to create room on Tampa Bay's active roster for LHP Blake Snell. Farquhar allowed two runs and seven hits in his first six appearances for the Rays, who obtained him as part of a six-player deal with Seattle on Nov. 3.

RHP Danny Farquhar, 1B Logan Morrison and UT Brad Miller were acquired by the Rays from the Mariners on Nov. 3 in exchange for RHP Nathan Karns, LHP C.J. Riefenhauser and minor league OF Boog Powell. In Farquhar, the Rays acquired a 28-year-old reliever who was just 1-8 with a 5.12 ERA in 2015, but in 2014, he was 3-1 with a 2.66 ERA in 66 appearances.

The Seattle Mariners and Rays pulled off the first noteworthy trade of the offseason as they completed a six-player deal Thursday that sends infielder/outfielder Brad Miller, first baseman Logan Morrison and pitcher Danny Farquhar to Tampa Bay in exchange for pitchers Nathan Karns and C.J. Riefenhauser and minor league outfielder Boog Powell.New Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto and new manager Scott Servais began the process of making over the roster, trading away three players who got significant playing time in 2015.The Mariners' key acquisition is Karns, who was 7-5 with a 3.67 ERA in 27 games, including 26 starts, this season as rookie. His season ended in early September because of forearm tightness.Karns, 27, figures to move into the Mariners' rotation immediately.Riefenhauser, 25, was 1-0 with an ERA of 5.52 in 17 appearances this season.Powell, a 22-year-old who is no relation to the former Baltimore Orioles star of the same name, batted .295 with three home runs and 18 stolen bases in 117 games between Double-A and Triple-A in 2015.In Farquhar, the Rays acquired a 28-year-old reliever who was just 1-8 with a 5.12 ERA in 2015, but in 2014, he was 3-1 with a 2.66 ERA in 66 appearances.Morrison, 28, hit .225 with 17 homers while playing in 146 games, while Miller, 26, hit .258 with 11 homers in 144 games. Miller started games at six positions this year.

Farquhar was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Farquhar struggled in his previous stint with the Mariners, recording a 5.75 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 36 innings. That being said, he could still provide some bullpen depth for a club that's desperate to find some consistency in the late innings.

Farquhar was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma after Saturday's game in which he loaded the bases with no outs in the 10th inning before walking in the eventual winning run.

Farquhar looks nothing like the 2.66 ERA pitcher from last year nor the one who saved 16 games in 2013. On Saturday, he walked the leadoff batter on four pitches, then gave up a double and an intentional walk to load the bases before another four-pitch walk. He was ultimately charged with three runs, one earned. He's struggled all year, bouncing between Tacoma and Seattle. Perhaps he will return in September.

Farquhar was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

Farquhar figures to begin in a middle-relief role and could move into a higher-leverage role with strong results. Since being demoted prior to the All-Star break, Farquhar has looked strong in 12.2 innings at Tacoma, allowing three earned runs in 12.2 innings with 13 strikeouts.

Farquhar was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma after Sunday's game against the Angels.

Farquhar threw four innings in three appearances during his latest stint with the big league club, allowing two earned runs (both off solo homers) and throwing four strikeouts. With the entire bullpen getting rest thanks to the All-Star break, the Mariners must have decided there was a roster option more viable than Farquhar that could now be called on.