Lueke has signed with Delfines del Carmen of the Mexican League, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Lueke elected free agency at the end of a disappointing 2014 campaign. The 30-year-old has not posted a sub-5.00 ERA in four major league stints, so he'll spend the 2015 season in Mexico rather than fight for a spot on another major league roster.

Lueke has chosen to become a free agent, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Lueke struggled in the majors in 2014, pitching to a 5.64 ERA in 25 appearances. He was better after being sent down to Triple-A Durham where he posted a 3.38 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 37.1 innings. He'll likely have to fight for a major league roster spot wherever he lands.

Rays sent RHP Josh Lueke outright to Triple-A Durham. Lueke was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay last Friday and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 29-year-old right-hander had a rough 5.64 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 25 relief appearances for the Rays.

Rays designated RHP Josh Lueke for assignment. The 29-year-old right-hander appeared in 25 games for the Rays, posting a disappointing 5.64 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 19/5 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 innings. It's possible that he'll pass through waivers and continue to serve as bullpen depth for the Rays in the minor leagues.

Josh Lueke allowed two runs in two innings of relief work, taking the loss as the Rays lost to the Twins in 12 innings on Wednesday. Lueke put runners on second and third with no outs in the 12th inning before serving up a two-run single to Chris Colabello to break a 4-4 tie. Lueke's peripherals have been decent -- nine strikeouts and one unintentional walk -- but he's also allowed runs in five of his 10 appearances.

Josh Lueke retired all five batters he faced to finish Saturday's tie game with the Orioles. Lueke is out of options and seems poised to make the Rays as a result. He's had a decent enough spring, with a 3.24 ERA and a 4/1 K/BB ratio in 8 1/3 innings. Still, the Rays may have better options for the bullpen spot in Triple-A.

Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. Lueke has appeared in 14 games with the Rays this season, compiling a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 19/10 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings of work. He'll work in a middle relief role for the Rays as they make a push towards the postseason.

Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham. Lueke pitched in all three games against the Dodgers over the weekend after being recalled, allowing three runs over 2 2/3 innings. He returns to a 0.72 ERA and 0.96 WHIP at Durham.

Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. Lueke has put up a 3.75 ERA in 11 appearances with the Rays this season. He'll work in middle relief.

Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham. The move clears a spot for Alex Colome on the active roster. Lueke has a 3.75 ERA in 11 appearances with the Rays this season.