Rays closer Kyle Farnsworth has not allowed a run in four appearances since the July 31 trade deadline.

Farnsworth was shopped by the Rays last month, but he failed to draw any major bites and will continue handling ninth inning duties down in Tampa Bay. The hard-throwing right-hander has a 2.00 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 35/8 K/BB ratio through 45 total innings this season.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Rays are willing to trade closer Kyle Farnsworth.

Tampa Bay is not expected to go into full-on selling mode at this year's deadline, but fetching a prospect for a 35-year-old reliever like Farnsworth would be smart baseball strategy. The right-hander has posted a 1.99 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 40 2/3 innings this season while racking up 19 saves.

Kyle Farnsworth blew a one-run lead on Saturday in the Rays' extra-innings loss to the Royals.

Farnsworth entered the game with the comfort of a 4-3 lead, but he issued a walk and allowed a game-tying RBI double to Alex Gordon. It was the first run that the Tampa Bay closer had allowed in the month of July. The Royals went on to win in the 10th inning courtesy of an Eric Hosmer walkoff RBI base hit.

Kyle Farnsworth recorded his 19th save in Thursday's win over the Yankees.

The Farns allowed a one-out single to Russell Martin but wound up getting Jorge Posada, Eduardo Nunez and Curtis Granderson to swing through strike three. He had blown two of his last four save opportunities but has converted 19 of 22 chances on the year. With a 1.82 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, Farnsworth has been one of the steadier ninth inning men in baseball this season.

Kyle Farnsworth and Cesar Ramos won't be available Tuesday night against the Yankees.

Farnsworth has pitched in three out of the last four days while Ramos has pitched in three straight. Rays manager Joe Maddon is undecided about who would close in a potential save situation.

Pitching against his former team, Kyle Farnsworth blew his third save opportunity of the season on Monday, yielding two hits in two-thirds of an inning against the Yankees.

Rays manager Joe Maddon opted to bring in Farnsworth to protect a two-run lead in the eighth inning. The strategy did not work this time, as both inherited runners scored on two singles and ground out. Farnsworth remains one of the majors' most dependable ninth inning specialists, carrying a 1.86 ERA and 0.96 WHIP into Tuesday's rematch.

Kyle Farnsworth has a 3.86 ERA in 11 appearances since June 13, causing his ERA to jump from 1.17 to 2.02.

Farnsworth is enjoying a career renaissance as Tampa Bay's closer and it's far too early to say he'll turn into a pumpkin in the second half. He posted a 1.00 ERA in 11 April appearances, a 2.00 ERA in 11 May outings and a 3.07 ERA in 14 June games. He's certain to regress as the season goes along, but he's firmly entrenched at the top of the bullpen. Farnsworth has locked down 17 out of his first 19 save opportunities this season.

Kyle Farnsworth gave up a run on one hit in a non-save situation Thursday against the Red Sox.

In his defense, the run came off the bat of hot-hitting Adrian Gonzalez. Farnsworth retired the other three batters on fly outs to center field, though Darnell McDonald hit his pretty deep. The Rays' closer has yielded a run in each of his last two appearances, though his 1.78 ERA and 0.79 WHIP keep him firmly entrenched at the top of the bullpen.

Kyle Farnsworth was unavailable Sunday due to a stomach bug.

This illness seems to be floating around the Rays' clubhouse. Farnsworth doesn't seem too concerned, saying he'll be fine. J.P. Howell recorded the save Sunday, but isn't worth an add.

Kyle Farnsworth pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Tuesday, earning the save against the Angels.

That's five straight perfect relief appearances for the 35-year-old journeyman. Farnsworth is having by far the best season of his career, and is one of the reasons why Tampa Bay remains in striking distance of a playoff spot.

Kyle Farnsworth pitched a perfect ninth to close out the Rays' 5-4 win over the Rangers Tuesday.

Farnsworth posted a 1.00 ERA in nine April innings and hasn't cooled off. He didn't blow a save in May, ending the month 1-0 and 5-for-5 in save conversions. Now the owner of 10 saves on the year, Farnsworth has posted a 1.50 ERA and 0.83 WHIP over 22 appearances. He isn't striking out as many batters as you'd like, whiffing nine batters in 18 innings, but he's walked just one hitter all season.

Kyle Farnsworth hasn't blown a save this month.

In fact, he's blown only one opportunity all year. Tampa Bay's closer started hot, posting a 1.00 ERA in nine April innings, and hasn't cooled off. He's 1-0 and 4-for-4 in save conversions in May, posting a 2.84 ERA over eight appearances this month. Farnsworth isn't striking out as many batters as you'd like, whiffing nine batters in 15 1/3 innings, but he's walked just one hitter all season. The Rays signed Farnsworth to a one-year, $3.25 million contract over the winter with an option for 2012. It's looking like a brilliant move.

Kyle Farnsworth earned his sixth save of the season Thursday in the Rays' 3-1 defeat of Toronto.

Farnsworth followed a brilliant outing by ace left-hander David Price and was tasked with getting only one out in the ninth inning. He converted successfully and now has a firm grasp on Tampa Bay's ninth inning gig.

Kyle Farnsworth earned his fourth save of the season in Wednesday's defeat of the White Sox.

Rays manager Joe Maddon said prior to Opening Day that he would use a committee of different relievers in the ninth inning this year, but it's been all Farnsworth to this point. The hard-throwing righty owns a 1.42 ERA and belongs on mixed league fantasy rosters.

Kyle Farnsworth is the only Rays reliever to garner a save opportunity thus far.

The Rays entered the season saying they would be using a closer by committee, but it's be obvious from the outset that the job is Farnsworth's to lose. He's performed well, boasting a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 5/0 K/BB ratio while converting all three of his save chances. With Jake McGee struggling, The Farns' job security appears to be pretty safe at the moment.

Kyle Farnsworth pitched a perfect ninth to close out the Rays' first win of the season Friday.

The Rays rallied to take the lead with a five-run ninth and they turned to The Farns to retire the final three hitters. Most figured it would be Farnsworth to get the first shot in what is expected to be a committee approach at closer, but we still like Jake McGee over the long haul.

Kyle Farnsworth (knee) is expected to return to the mound on Friday.

Farnsworth banged his left knee while trying to field a grounder on Thursday and was lifted from the game as a precautionary measure. The injury is not serious.

Kyle Farnsworth left Thursday's game against the Astros after bumping the same spot in his left knee that he hurt during Monday's game.

Farnsworth threw only one pitch and exited after fielding a grounder hit by Anderson Hernandez. Fortunately he left only for precautionary reasons and told teammates that he was OK.

Kyle Farnsworth hyperextended his left knee during Monday's game against the Yankees.

Farnsworth came up limping after fielding a bunt in the fifth inning, but stayed in the game and completed the inning. He said after the game that he feels OK and plans to take things "day by day." Farnsworth figures to play an important part in Joe Maddon's closer-by-committee this season.

Kyle Farnsworth gave up three runs in his inning Friday against the Pirates.

Farnsworth had been sharp this spring, striking out four in three scoreless innings. As long as he bounces back from this, he figures to enter the season as the favorite for saves in the weakened Tampa Bay bullpen.