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Josh Lueke | Relief Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (28) / 12/5/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 235
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham.
Lueke has been lights-out at Durham, posting a 0.95 ERA while striking out 29 over 19 innings. He'll work the middle innings for the Rays. May 10 - 1:34 PM

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Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays reliever Josh Lueke retired all five Red Sox he faced, striking out two of them, on Sunday.

After being acquired from the Mariners for John Jaso, Lueke was a disappointment last season, amassing a 5.59 ERA in 42 appearances for Durham and giving up seven runs in 3 1/3 innings in the majors. Perhaps he's in better position to help now; he has allowed one run through seven innings to help his chances of winning a spot as a middle reliever.
Mar 10 - 5:34 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham.

Lueke got knocked around in his short time with the Rays this season but boasted a 71/17 K/BB ratio over 67 2/3 innings at Triple-A. He'll compete for a job in the pen next spring.
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 12:40:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham.

Lueke didn't appear in any games in the couple days he was up with the big club. The Rays will call up a position player prior to Friday's game.
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 07:03:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham.

Lueke was added to the bullpen Tuesday after the Rays played 15 innings on Monday night. The 27-year-old right-hander has allowed seven runs on nine hits and three walks over just 3 1/3 innings at the major league level this season.
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 09:08:00 AM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham.

He was sent down to make room for Alex Cobb, who will be called up to start Saturday. Lueke was just recalled from the minors on Tuesday and tossed a scoreless inning in his lone appearance Friday against the Braves.
Fri, May 18, 2012 10:37:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham.

He'll take Jeff Niemann's spot on the active roster, at least until the Rays need another starter this weekend. Lueke was blasted for seven runs over 2 1/3 innings in his first stint with the big club earlier this season. Look for him in middle relief.
Tue, May 15, 2012 03:45:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

The Rays are expected to recall right-hander Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham before Tuesday's game.

He'll take the place of the injured Jeff Niemann (fractured fibula) on the active roster. Lueke has allowed seven runs over 2 1/3 innings at the big league level this season and he hasn't fared much better at the Triple-A level, posting an 8.10 ERA and 11/7 K/BB ratio over 13 1/3 innings.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Tue, May 15, 2012 03:24:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham.

Lueke was crushed for four runs on six hits in Friday's loss to the Red Sox and will carry a 27.00 ERA back to the minor leagues. The Rays are expected to announce a corresponding roster move on Saturday.
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 06:03:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham.

Lueke will serve as a middle reliever in the Tampa Bay bullpen while Kyle Farnsworth recovers from his elbow strain. He could be up in the majors for over a month.
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 03:22:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham.

Lueke, who was acquired from the Mariners in November in the John Jaso deal, gave up five runs on nine hits over 8 1/3 innings (5.40 ERA) this spring. The 27-year-old right-hander struggled in his first taste of the majors last year, but figures to get another shot before long.
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 06:32:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Rays acquired RHP Josh Lueke and a player to be named later or cash considerations from the Mariners for C John Jaso.

The right-hander was acquired from the Rangers in 2010 in the Cliff Lee deal. He'll turn 27 on December 5. Lueke posted a 6.06 ERA with a 8.0/3.6 K/BB/9 for the Mariners this season. He's been much better in the minors, posting a 2.56 ERA over 42 career Triple-A games. There are some PR headaches associated with Lueke's past, obviously. He was charged with rape and sodomy in a May 2008 incident and served 42 days in jail. He'll compete for a middle relief role in Tampa.
Sun, Nov 27, 2011 07:36:00 PM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Mariners recalled RHP Jose Lueke from Triple-A Tacoma.

Lueke was demoted at the end of April after posting a 17.05 ERA over eight appearances, but he earned his way back to the big leagues on the strength of a 2.76 ERA and 35/12 K/BB ratio over 42 1/3 innings. Look for him in middle relief.
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 10:53:00 AM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Mariners optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Tacoma.

Lueke climbed his way onto the Mariners' Opening Day roster with an impressive showing at spring training, but things didn't run as smoothly once the games began counting. He posted a 17.05 ERA in eight appearances.
Mon, Apr 25, 2011 09:50:00 AM
Josh Lueke - R - Rays

Josh Lueke gave up four runs in one-third of an inning of relief to take the loss Monday against the Tigers.

Lueke, Chris Ray and Tom Wilhelmsen all appear deserving of demotions, but Lueke figures to be the first to go. The Mariners aren't going to be able to wait until David Aardsma gets back to make a change, not with Lueke sporting a 15.19 ERA and Ray at 16.88. Those two and Wilhelmsen all have WHIPs over 2.40.
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 02:48:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
DH1Luke Scott
2Ryan Roberts
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Josh Lueke
9Alex Torres
10Jeff Niemann
11Juan Carlos Oviedo