Michael Rucker #36
Tacoma Rainiers
Triple-A Affiliate
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 1"/195
- Age: 31
- Michael Patrick Rucker
- Status: Active
- Born: 4/27/1994 in Columbus, MS
- Draft: 2016, Chicago Cubs, Round: 11, Overall Pick: 344
- College: Brigham Young
- MLB Debut: 7/30/2021
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 3 | 0-0 | 3.38 | 2.2 | 1 | 2.25 |
2023 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 167 | 23-17 | 3.45 | 440.1 | 464 | 1.20 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 96 | 5-2 | 4.96 | 123.1 | 120 | 1.39 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 22 | .227 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .598 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2023 MLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .227 | .280 | .598 |
| MLB Career Stats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MiLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 3.38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 2.25 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 23 | 17 | 3.45 | 167 | 44 | 5 | 440.1 | 464 | 1.20 |
| MLB Career Stats | 5 | 2 | 4.96 | 96 | 0 | 1 | 123.1 | 120 | 1.39 |
- Next TAC Game: 4-07 @ SUG
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Latest Transactions
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January 8, 2026 | RHP Michael Rucker roster status changed by Seattle Mariners. |
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January 8, 2026 | Seattle Mariners signed free agent RHP Michael Rucker to a minor league contract. |
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January 8, 2026 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Tacoma Rainiers. |
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November 4, 2024 | RHP Michael Rucker elected free agency. |
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November 4, 2024 | Washington Nationals sent RHP Michael Rucker outright to Rochester Red Wings. |
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October 1, 2024 | Washington Nationals recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Rochester Red Wings. |
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September 6, 2024 | Washington Nationals reassigned RHP Michael Rucker to the minor leagues. |
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September 6, 2024 | Rochester Red Wings activated RHP Michael Rucker. |
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September 6, 2024 | Washington Nationals optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Rochester Red Wings. |
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September 6, 2024 | Washington Nationals claimed RHP Michael Rucker off waivers from Philadelphia Phillies. |
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September 5, 2024 | RHP Michael Rucker roster status changed by Philadelphia Phillies. |
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September 4, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies designated RHP Michael Rucker for assignment. |
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July 29, 2024 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs activated RHP Michael Rucker. |
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July 29, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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July 26, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Michael Rucker from the 60-day injured list. |
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July 13, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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July 13, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 21, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 21, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 11, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils. |
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June 11, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils. |
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June 11, 2024 | Clearwater Threshers sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils. |
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June 7, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers. |
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June 7, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers. |
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June 3, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Michael Rucker from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right hand arterial vasospasm. |
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March 28, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Michael Rucker on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2024. Right hand arterial vasospasm. |
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February 6, 2024 | Chicago Cubs traded RHP Michael Rucker to Philadelphia Phillies for cash. |
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February 1, 2024 | Chicago Cubs designated RHP Michael Rucker for assignment. |
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October 2, 2023 | Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs. |
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August 24, 2023 | Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs. |
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August 15, 2023 | Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs. |
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July 28, 2023 | Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs. |
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June 7, 2023 | Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs. |
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May 30, 2023 | Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs. |
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August 2, 2022 | Chicago Cubs activated RHP Michael Rucker. |
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August 2, 2022 | Chicago Cubs activated RHP Michael Rucker. |
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August 2, 2022 | Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs. |
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July 10, 2022 | Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs. |
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July 3, 2022 | Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs. |
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June 12, 2022 | Iowa Cubs activated RHP Michael Rucker. |
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June 12, 2022 | Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs. |
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June 11, 2022 | Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs. |
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June 10, 2022 | Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs. |
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June 1, 2022 | Chicago Cubs activated RHP Michael Rucker. |
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May 28, 2022 | Chicago Cubs sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs. |
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May 19, 2022 | Chicago Cubs placed RHP Michael Rucker on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 17, 2022. Left turf toe. |
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July 30, 2021 | Chicago Cubs selected the contract of RHP Michael Rucker, and from Iowa Cubs. |
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April 30, 2021 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Iowa Cubs from Cubs Alternate Training Site. |
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February 12, 2021 | Chicago Cubs invited non-roster RHP Michael Rucker to spring training. |
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February 12, 2021 | P Michael Rucker assigned to Chicago Cubs . |
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February 12, 2021 | Chicago Cubs invited non-roster RHP Michael Rucker to spring training. |
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October 6, 2020 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Iowa Cubs from Cubs Alternate Training Site. |
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July 19, 2020 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Cubs Alternate Training Site from Iowa Cubs. |
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March 10, 2020 | Chicago Cubs invited non-roster RHP Michael Rucker to spring training. |
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March 6, 2020 | RHP Michael Rucker returned to Chicago Cubs from Baltimore Orioles. |
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March 6, 2020 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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December 12, 2019 | Baltimore Orioles claimed RHP Michael Rucker off waivers from Iowa Cubs. |
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September 1, 2019 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies. |
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May 30, 2019 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Iowa Cubs. |
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May 27, 2019 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies. |
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April 2, 2018 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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May 16, 2017 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from South Bend Cubs. |
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April 21, 2017 | South Bend Cubs activated RHP Michael Rucker from the 7-day disabled list. |
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April 8, 2017 | South Bend Cubs placed RHP Michael Rucker on the 7-day disabled list. |
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April 5, 2017 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to South Bend Cubs from Eugene Emeralds. |
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August 26, 2016 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to Eugene Emeralds from AZL Cubs. |
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August 4, 2016 | RHP Michael Rucker assigned to AZL Cubs. |
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July 15, 2016 | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Michael Rucker. |
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Awards
CAR Pitcher of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 07/16/2017 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | CAR |
| 07/23/2017 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | CAR |