2026 Stats
W-L
1-0
ERA
4.91
WHIP
2.00
K
8
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Rays in November of 2025.
No-decision as opener
Sulser didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the White Sox, pitching two scoreless innings as the opener, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out one.
Analysis
Sulser allowed four baserunners in his two innings, but he didn't allow a single run -- that's already a step in the right direction considering his recent performances. He had given up at least a run in five of his six previous outings this season, and as a bullpen arm that's nowhere near pitching in high-leverage situations, he doesn't carry much fantasy upside -- especially since he owns a 4.91 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP across 11.0 innings over his first seven appearances in 2026.
Sulser allowed four baserunners in his two innings, but he didn't allow a single run -- that's already a step in the right direction considering his recent performances. He had given up at least a run in five of his six previous outings this season, and as a bullpen arm that's nowhere near pitching in high-leverage situations, he doesn't carry much fantasy upside -- especially since he owns a 4.91 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP across 11.0 innings over his first seven appearances in 2026.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
29
Last 10 Games
29
Last 5 Games
27
How many pitches does Cole Sulser generally throw?
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
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81-90
91-100
101-110
111-120
121+
What part of the game does Cole Sulser generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-41%
BAA vs LHP
2026
-40%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .186 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Since 2024vs Right | .314 | 18 | 12 | 27 | 1 | |||
| 2026vs Left | .269 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2026vs Right | .450 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .220 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 1 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .262 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .067 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .292 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 0 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-56%
ERA on Road
2026
-50%
ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 4.01 | 1.66 | 24.2 | 6.9 | 4.7 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | 1.78 | 1.03 | 25.1 | 9.2 | 3.2 | ||||
| 2026Home | 7.36 | 2.18 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 4.9 | ||||
| 2026Away | 3.68 | 1.91 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 4.9 | ||||
| 2025Home | 3.29 | 1.68 | 13.2 | 7.2 | 4.0 | ||||
| 2025Away | 0.00 | 0.44 | 9.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | ||||
| 2024Home | 3.68 | 1.36 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 6.1 | ||||
| 2024Away | 2.00 | 0.89 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 4.0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Cole Sulser compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
1.33K/9
6.5BB/9
4.9HR/9
0.8Fastball
91.4 mphERA
4.91WHIP
2.00BABIP
.395GB/FB
1.38Left On Base
68.0%Exit Velocity
85.1 mphBarrels/BBE
9.1%Spin Rate
2199 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
32.7%Swinging Strike
8.7%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Sulser led the Orioles in saves for the second straight season during the 2021 campaign. He also recorded single-digit saves for the second straight season, finishing 2021 with eight (which technically tied Cesar Valdez for the team lead). Sulser's modest save totals are a reflection of manager Brandon Hyde's preference for a fluid closer role and the team's poor record, as Baltimore finished with the third-lowest save total in baseball with 26. The right-hander posted excellent stats otherwise, recording a 2.70 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with five wins and six holds over a career-high 63.1 innings. With a four-pitch arsenal that includes a fastball, devastating changeup, slider and curve, Sulser had an above-average 28.4% strikeout rate while nearly cutting his walk rate in half to 8.9%. Sulser appeared to be in line for save chances with the Orioles once again in 2022, but he'll face increased competition for ninth-inning work after he was traded to the Marlins ahead of the regular season and could be forced to settle for a setup or middle-relief role.
More Fantasy News
Tapped for opening duties
Sulser will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
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Escapes with win Saturday
Sulser (1-0) recorded the win Saturday against the Yankees, allowing one unearned run on one hit and no walks in the 10th inning.
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Avoids arbitration with Rays
The Rays and Sulser avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.05 million contract, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Summoned from Durham
The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Optioned to Durham
The Rays optioned Sulser to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Leading candidate for saves
Sulser seems likely to be Baltimore's primary closer over the rest of the season with Tyler Wells landing on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder injury Saturday.
Analysis
He has actually outpitched Wells lately as well, so he was already trending in the right direction. Sulser has a 2.79 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 61.1 innings this season.
He has actually outpitched Wells lately as well, so he was already trending in the right direction. Sulser has a 2.79 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 61.1 innings this season.