Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. The move is retroactive to April 24th with Poche dealing with back tightness. The organization has not given a timetable for how long Poche will be sidelined. This is a hit to the Rays bullpen with Pete Fairbanks already sidelined as well. The loss of these two pitchers should mean increased save chances for Jason Adam and Garrett Cleavinger.

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Colin Poche picked up his second save of the year in Thursday's 2-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels by tossing a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout. It wasn't perfect, though, as he did allow two hits. The 30-year-old got the save opportunity in the series finale after regular closer Pete Fairbanks tossed 28 pitches in a save attempt on Wednesday. The left-handed Pache gave up four runs in his first three outings of the 2024 campaign, but since then he hasn't given up a run in five straight appearances out of Tampa's bullpen. As long as Fairbanks and Jason Adam remain healthy, Poche isn't going to see very many save chances for the Rays.

The Tampa Bay Rays have the best record in MLB. They are currently 39-17 and have surprised everyone with how they have played this season. Despite their promising start, they are suddenly confronted with a huge problem.Pete Fairbanks, their closer, was placed on the injured list with left hip inflammation. He suffered the injuryduring warmups on May 28thand is currently placedon the 15-day injured list.Fairbanks'absencemayrequirefantasymanagersto make changes to their lineupandthispiecewilldiscuss thenewcloserfortheAmericanLeagueleaders.https://twitter.com/RaysFanGio/status/1662887067016200201?s=20

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Tampa Bay Rays reliever Colin Poche allowed one walk over 2/3 of an inning to earn the save during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He entered the game with the bases loaded in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. The 29-year-old walked Bo Bichette but got the next two batters out to secure the Rays' win. He picked up his first save of the year. Poche has logged six holds, a 1.56 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts over 17 1/3 innings in 2023. Poche is mainly an option in leagues that reward the category saves and holds.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Colin Poche struck out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The southpaw retired all three batters he faced to earn his fourth save of the season. He is now 4-for-5 in save chances, adding eight holds, a 1.27 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 18:6 K: BB across 21 1/3 innings in 2022. Tampa Bay continues to use a bullpen by committee with Poche, Jason Adam, and Brooks Raley, while primary closer Andrew Kittredge (elbow) is on the 60-day injured list. Poche is a speculative add in most league formats for fantasy managers searching for saves.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche was called upon to put an end to the team's 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday. He entered the game in the ninth inning with two outs and the bases loaded and he was able to get White Sox outfielder Luis Robert to strike out on four pitches. Poche is now 3-for-4 on save opportunities this year. He's tied for second on the team in saves behind Andrew Kittredge (back), who is currently out with a back injury but nearing a return. Poche has a strong 1.56 ERA and 0.92 WHIP on the year. He should continue have see save opportunities pop up here and there this year, but he'll primarily be used in a setup role.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Colin Poche struck out one over an inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins. He entered the ninth inning of Wednesday's game to protect a two-run lead. The southpaw held the Marlins to an unearned run and escaped a jam to earn his first save of the year. Tampa Bay called on Poche for the team's first save opportunity since the team's primary closer Andrew Kittredge (back), was placed on the injured list earlier this week. J.P. Feyereisen entered the eighth inning, while Brooks Raley did not appear in Wednesday's contest. Poche owns a 1.29 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts over 14 innings in 2022. Fantasy managers searching for saves should add Poche in all league formats.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche (elbow) completed his rehab in the last couple of months and was cleared to return in the fall instructional league after not pitching in a game since the 2019 playoffs. Poche injured his left elbow during spring workouts leading up to the shortened 2020 season and spent last year rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery. "It's killing me," Poche said. "It's definitely been a long time, and it's itching at me to get back out there. I missed being able to compete. Obviously, it hurts being delayed right now. I would love to be out there competing." The 28-year-old southpaw had a 4.70 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 72 strikeouts, 19 walks and two saves in 51 2/3 relief innings in his rookie season with Tampa in 2019.