Josh Fleming (baseball)

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32+1⁄3 innings.

On July 7, 2021, Fleming combined with Collin McHugh, Diego Castillo, Matt Wisler, and Peter Fairbanks to no–hit the Cleveland Indians. However, since the feat was achieved in a truncated seven–inning doubleheader game, it was not recorded as an official no-hitter. [7] Fleming made 26 appearances for the Rays in 2021, which included 11 starts. In 104+1⁄3 innings pitched, he logged a 10–8 record and 5.09 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 1 save. [8] In 2022, Fleming made only 10 appearances (3 starts) for the Rays, missing time with an oblique injury. In 35.0 innings of work, he struggled to a 2–5 record and 6.43 ERA with 29 strikeouts. [9]

In 2023, Fleming began the year with the Rays, pitching in 11 games before he was scratched from a scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox and placed on the injured list with elbow soreness on June 2. [10] An MRI revealed cartilage buildup on his elbow bone as well as inflammation, and he was transferred to the 60–day injured list on June 10. [11] He was activated on August 12. [12] Following the season on November 4, Fleming was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Durham. [13]

On November 6, 2023, Fleming was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies. However, he was not tendered a contract for 2024 and became a free agent on November 17. [14]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On February 14, 2024, Fleming signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [15] In 17 games for Pittsburgh, he compiled a 5.68 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 19 innings pitched. On May 14, Fleming was designated for assignment by the Pirates. [16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians on May 18. [17] On June 14, the Pirates selected Fleming's contract, adding him back to the active roster. [18] He was designated for assignment again on July 26. [19] Fleming elected free agency on July 28. [20]

Seattle Mariners

On August 6, 2024, Fleming signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization. [21] In 19 appearances for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he logged a 2–2 record and 4.50 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 16 innings pitched. Fleming elected free agency following the season on November 4. [22]

On December 19, 2024, Fleming re–signed with the Mariners on a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training. [23]

Personal life

Fleming and his wife, Katie, met at Webster University (where she played volleyball) and were married in St. Louis in November 2020. [24]

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  2. ↑ Greenberg, Ben (September 24, 2019). "Josh Fleming Named MVP of Double-A Montgomery Biscuits". websterathletics.com. Webster University Athletics. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Josh Fleming Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Rays' Josh Fleming: Set for roster pool". cbssports.com. CBS Sports. Rotowire. June 28, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
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  6. ↑ Justice, Richard (August 23, 2020). "Rays' rally sets up Fleming to win debut". MLB.com . Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  7. ↑ "5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep". apnews.com. July 7, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Rays Send Lefty Josh Fleming Down to Triple-A Durham, Call up Ralph Garza Jr". si.com. May 7, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Rays' Josh Fleming ready to atone for a rocky 2022 season". tampabay.com. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Rays' Josh Fleming: Placed on IL with elbow soreness". cbssports.com. June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Rays' Josh Fleming: Shifts to 60-day injured list". cbssports.com. June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Rays move Shane McClanahan to 60-day injured list, ending his season". tampabay.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
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Josh Fleming
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Fleming with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019
Seattle Mariners
Pitcher
Born: (1996-05-18) May 18, 1996 (age 28)
Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 23, 2020, for the Tampa Bay Rays