Rays recalled RHP Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. Lueke has given up four runs over 9 2/3 relief innings in his time with the big club this season. He'll work the middle innings.

Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.