9:38 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) didn't factor into the decision Friday against Toronto, allowing two hits and a walk over 4.1 shutout innings. He struck out six.

4:17 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) is expected to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Cole Sulser in Monday's game against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:58 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays recalled Alexander from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

9:52 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays optioned Alexander to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

9:32 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) (6-4) picked up the win Wednesday, coughing up four runs on nine hits over 3.2 innings in a 9-4 victory over the Twins. He struck out two without walking a batter.

12:06 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Cole Sulser in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:16 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays plan to use Alexander as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Drew Rasmussen in Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

7:18 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) will serve as the Rays' bulk reliever Sunday against Arizona, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:06 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays recalled Alexander from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

1:13 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays optioned Alexander to Tripel-A Durham on Sunday.

10:04 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) (3-3) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing three hits over three scoreless innings of relief in a 4-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out four without walking a batter.

11:53 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays recalled Alexander from Triple-A Durham, and he's expected to serve as a bulk reliever Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

10:28 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays are expected to recall Alexander from Triple-A Durham prior to Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays and have him serve as a bulk reliever, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:01 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays optioned Alexander to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

10:10 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Athletics, allowing four runs on seven hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out seven.

10:00 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) won't start Thursday's game against the Athletics but is expected to be deployed in bulk relief behind opener Shawn Armstrong.

8:49 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) (2-3) took the loss Friday as the Rays fell 8-1 to the Royals, surrendering eight runs on 11 hits and a walk over five relief innings. He struck out four.

3:32 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) is in line to serve as a bulk reliever in Friday's game versus the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:33 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) (2-2) picked up the win Friday, giving up three runs on three hits over 7.1 innings in a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out four.

8:33 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) (1-2) yielded six runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Yankees.

4:58 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) (1-1) took the loss Tuesday against Milwaukee after allowing three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three batters across four innings.

10:26 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Tigers, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over four relief innings. He struck out four.

11:05 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) is no longer scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Tigers, but he's likely to pitch in bulk relief while Shawn Armstrong serves as the Rays' opening pitcher.

10:26 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) came away with a no-decision Friday in a 5-3 loss to the Yankees, scattering two hits and a walk over 5.1 scoreless innings while striking out four.

7:04 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) will serve as a bulk reliever for the Rays on Sunday against the Giants, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

1:21 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays reinstated Alexander from the bereavement list Saturday.

6:31 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays placed Alexander on the bereavement list Tuesday.

7:13 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) will serve as a bulk reliever for the Rays in Sunday's game versus the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:12 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) has won the final spot in the Rays' Opening Day rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

1:42 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) threw 89 pitches and completed six innings in a minor-league game Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:09 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) is a candidate to open the year as the Rays' No. 5 starter with Taj Bradley (pectoral) ruled out for the start of the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:28 AM - Tyler Alexander (TB) (lat) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

6:00 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) (lat) signed a one-year contract with the Rays on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:35 PM - Tyler Alexander (TB) Rays claimed Alexander (lat) off waivers from the Tigers on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.