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Englert loses his spot after giving up four homers and eight runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Yankees last night. He ends the year with a 0-4 record and a 5.95 ERA in four starts and 11 relief appearances for the Rays.

Englert was a late addition to the rotation today, with the Rays pushing back Ian Seymour. The Rays didn’t care much about results from him, but they would have liked some additional length. He wound up surrendering four homers, bringing his career total to 33 allowed in 161 2/3 innings as a major leaguer with Detroit and Tampa Bay. That’s just not going to cut it, so he’ll probably wind up on the waiver wire in the offseason.

Englert will start on Wednesday instead of Ian Seymour. It remains to be seen what the plan is for Seymour, but the Rays clinched the AL East and a bye in the postseason on Tuesday, so they probably just want to give Seymour some time off. Englert has a 4.25 ERA in 82 2/3 innings in Triple-A, but he is not a recommended streamer against the Yankees.

The Red Sox got after Englert in the first inning, tallying three straight extra-base hits, which included back-to-back homers by Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras to put the Red Sox up 3-2. Abreu would get the best of Englert again in the third inning, when he blasted his second homer of the game, a solo shot, into the stands to put the Sox up 4-3 after the Rays had tied it in the top of the frame. He would allow two more runs before being pulled to start the sixth inning, but it goes without saying that this was a rough outing for Englert, who was making just his third start of the season. He’s now started back-to-back games for the Rays, but today’s start was likely due to the Rays playing the second game of a doubleheader. If he is to make another start when this spot in the rotation comes around, it would come on Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Englert is being called up as the 27th man on Friday. He could be used in a bulk role, but Englert threw 5 2/3 innings in his last outing so he will be used for length, regardless of whether or not he makes a traditional start.

Englert pitched well on Sunday, allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings while striking out nine in a loss to the Astros. The Rays will bring up some extra bullpen help in the meantime and then figure out a fifth starter if they need one over the weekend.

Englert was just recalled from Triple-A Durham to start Sunday’s game, and while he picked up the loss, it went well. The only damage was a pair of solo homers, and outside of that, he had the Houston hitters off-balance while throwing 65-of-101 pitches for strikes. The Rays don’t have a starter scheduled for Friday against the Mariners, and it seems pretty likely that Englert will get the nod for that contest. If he doesn’t, it won’t be based on the results from Sunday.

The 26-year-old right-hander will start in Sunday’s series finale against the Astros in Houston. It’s unclear if the plan is for him to work as a traditional starter or if he’ll just work a couple of innings as an opener in what will turn into a full bullpen game for the Rays. Englert holds a 3.96 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and a 19/6 K/BB ratio over 25 frames in 12 appearances with the Rays this season.

Englert gets swapped out after allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings out of the pen on Friday. He has a 7.59 ERA in three appearances for the Rays this season.

Englert allowed one run over five innings in relief against the Tigers on Wednesday, throwing 82 pitches in the process. Ideally, he’ll end up in similar territory again tomorrow.

The 26-year-old has a 5.63 ERA in 16 innings for the Rays this season. He’ll be up to give them a fresh arm in the bullpen after Steven Matz’s short outing on Tuesday.

Englert heads back to the minors after throwing 46 pitches over 3 1/3 scoreless frames against the Red Sox on Friday night to save Tampa Bay’s overworked bullpen. The 26-year-old figures to be back as soon as he’s eligible in late May, if an injury doesn’t bring him back earlier.

Englert is returning from an 18-day absence without having gone on a rehab assignment. He’s expected to pitch tonight in relief of Jesse Scholtens, and he’ll likely continue to build up as a starter.

Englert has allowed 10 earned runs on 19 hits in 12 2/3 innings this season for the Rays. There is no word yet on the severity of the injury, but right forearm tightness can often be a precursor to other, more serious injuries.

Bryan Baker, Griffin Jax, Ian Seymour and Hunter Bigge were all shelved today after pitching both Friday and Saturday, leaving the Rays to try to survive without the top half of their pen. It worked out in the end, as they hung on to win 5-4 after Drew Rasmussen’s six scoreless frames. Englert is sporting a 10.57 ERA in five appearances, so don’t expect additional saves here.

Englert gave up five hits, but was able to limit the scoring damage to just a Logan Davidson single. The 25-year-old is capable of working multiple innings, but it’ll likely be in a bullpen role without fantasy upside.