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The Athletics on Sunday claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

Athletics Claim Joe Rock From White Sox

The Athletics announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed left-hander Joe Rock off waivers from the White Sox. They quickly optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Chicago White Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Chicago White Sox Dump 6-foot-6 Former High Draft Pick

The Chicago White Sox designated left-handed pitcher Joe Rock for assignment on Friday, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster after claiming catcher Jake Rogers off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

White Sox Designate Joe Rock For Assignment

The White Sox announced their previously-reported waiver claim of catcher Jake Rogers. To open a 40-man roster spot, left-hander Joe Rock has been designated for assignment.

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MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / June 26

White Sox Finally Name Starter Ahead of Series Opener with Kansas City Royals

The Chicago White Sox, after winning the series against the Cleveland Guardians, will face the Kansas City Royals this weekend. As of Thursday night, there was nobody officially slated to start Friday's game.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 20

White Sox Strike a Trade with Rays for Added Pitching Depth

The Chicago White Sox finalized a trade ahead of last night's comeback win over the Seattle Mariners. The team announced the addition of Joe Rock from the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 20

Tampa Bay Rays acquire Oliver Dunn from Chicago White Sox for Joe Rock, place Ben Williamson on Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. Prior to Tuesday’s game, Kevin Cash advised reporters that infielder Ben Williamson was dealing with a stiff back.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

White Sox acquire LHP Joe Rock from Rays

The Chicago White Sox acquired left-hander Joe Rock in a trade with Tampa Bay on Tuesday, sending infielder Oliver Dunn to the Rays in the deal. The White Sox assigned Rock to Triple-A Charlotte upon the transaction's completion.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 4

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Joe Rock

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 31, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays Recall Two Fresh Pitchers Ahead of Series Finale vs. Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled southpaws Joe Rock and Ian Seymour from Triple-A Durham, the team announced on Thursday. The move comes after an 11-inning, 5-4 defeat against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night that saw seven pitchers take the mound for the Rays.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / June 28, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays Designate Forrest Whitely, Call up Joe Rock from Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays announced Saturday morning that they have designated right-hander Forrest Whitely for assignment. In the corresponding move, Tampa Bay has activated left-hander Joe Rock from Triple-A Durham.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28, 2025

Rays designate Forrest Whitley, promote Joe Rock

The Rays announced that right-hander Forrest Whitley has been designated for assignment. Replacing Whitley on the active roster is left-hander Joe Rock, who has been called up from Triple-A Durham to make his first appearance on a big league roster.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26, 2025

White Sox designate Oscar Colas for assignment, claim Greg Jones from Rockies

The White Sox have designated outfielder Oscar Colas for assignment and claimed infielder/outfielder Greg Jones off waivers from the Rockies, per a team announcement.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / March 4, 2025

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / February 6, 2025

It’s time for a Rockies youth movement to occur on the mound

Help us Dol-Lander Kenobi, you’re our only hope Early last week, the team at Baseball America hit the Colorado Rockies in their annual farm system preview system leading up to the 2025 Cactus and Grapefruit League seasons.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 22, 2025

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 28, Greg Jones

The infielder was acquired in March for Joe Rock and has some big league potential The trade that brought Jones from Tampa Bay to Colorado in exchange

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 18, 2024

Rays add LHP Ian Seymour and LHP Joe Rock, designate 1B/3B Austin Shenton

Shenton had a respectable Rays debut in 2024. The Tampa Bay Rays have selected Minor League Pitcher of the Year LHP Ian Seymour and fellow southpaw LHP Joe Rock to the 40-man roster ahead of tomorrow’s Rule 5 roster deadline.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / October 21, 2024

DRB Prospect Review: #22 Joe Rock

Joe Rock proved himself to be a durable starting pitcher Over the offseason, the Draybay community takes part in an exercise in which we compile a list of 30 prospects in the Rays system based on popular vote.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Inside The Diamonds / March 21, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays Roster Moves 3/21

The Tampa Bay Rays were off yesterday, but on Tuesday they lost to the Boston Red Sox in Grapefruit League play 5-2. They face off against the Philadelphia Phillies today.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21, 2024

Rockies acquire former first-round pick from Rays

The Rockies are acquiring infielder/outfielder Greg Jones from the Rays in exchange for minor league left-hander Joe Rock.

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Colorado Rockies News / Mile High Sports / March 15, 2024

Strike 3: Adael Amador could make Brendan Rodgers expendable for the Rockies

Strike 3: It’s no secret that the Colorado Rockies are knee-deep in another youth movement. Casual fans will need to keep their phones available at Coors Field later this season to get the lowdown on many of the players stepping up to home plate for the guys in purple pinstripes.