The Tampa Bay Rays are in talks to sign veterans southpaw Jake Diekman to a major league deal as they look to address their sudden need in the bullpen due to the loss of LHP Garrett Cleavinger, who is now out for the season after injuring his ACL on Sunday.
Diekman, 36, has been a mainstay in the big leagues since the 2012 season when he made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. Over the past decade, he has spent time with the Phillies, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Royals, Athletics, Red Sox, and most recently with the White Sox, with whom he pitch in 13 games this season before being released earlier this month.