Report: Rays finalizing deal with LHP Jake Diekman

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Apr 24, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Jake Diekman (55) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal with veteran left-hander Jake Diekman in the wake of losing Garrett Cleavinger, ESPN reported Tuesday

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The Rays and Diekman, who was released by the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, are expected to get a deal done in the next 48 hours, per the report

Diekman, 36, was 0-1 with a 7.94 ERA in 13 relief appearances with the White Sox this season. He's 25-30 with a 3.96 ERA in 612 career relief appearances with seven teams.

The Rays placed Cleavinger on the 15-day injured list Monday with a torn ACL that will reportedly require surgery and end his season

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