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Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz X-rays negative Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 9:43 PM X-rays on Diaz's hand came back negative Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Analysis: Diaz had to leave Friday's game after getting hit in the hand by a pitch during the eighth inning, but it seems he escaped the incident without suffering any significant damage. He may still step out of the lineup for a game or two to avoid playing with any lingering pain, but an extended absence isn't likely.
Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Exits after HBP Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 9:07 PM Diaz was removed from Friday's game against the White Sox after getting hit by a pitch, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Analysis: Diaz took a 99-mph fastball off his hand during the eighth inning of Friday's contest and was immediately replaced on the bases. He will presumably undergo imaging, and the Rays should offer an update on his status sometime after the game.
Richie Palacios Richie Palacios Rare day off against righty Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 5:17 PM Palacios is not in Friday's lineup against the Mets. Analysis: Palacios rarely sits against righties, but he's on the bench to start this one against righty Chris Flexen. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Amed Rosario will start in the Rays' outfield from left to right.
Manuel Rodriguez Manuel Rodriguez Summoned to big leagues Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 4:02 PM The Rays recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. Analysis: It will be the first stint in the majors this season for Rodriguez, who has posted a 1.08 ERA and 13:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings with Durham in 2024. Assuming he makes an appearance, it would be the 27-year-old's first at the big-league level since 2022.
Colin Poche Colin Poche Lands on IL with back injury Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 4:00 PM The Rays placed Poche on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to April 24, with mid-back tightness, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. Analysis: Poche was knocked around for three runs in his last appearance Tuesday and it's possible he might have been compromised physically in that outing. He will miss at least the next two weeks, depriving the Rays of another high-leverage reliever after they already lost Pete Fairbanks (arm).
Jonny DeLuca Jonny DeLuca Heads out on rehab assignment Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 9:06 AM DeLuca (hand) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Thursday, going 0-for-4 with an RBI while playing nine innings in right field in a 14-2 loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Analysis: The 25-year-old outfielder played in his first game since he fractured his right hand in a spring training contest March 10. He'll presumably require a handful of additional rehab games before he'll be ready to return from the 10-day injured list to make his Rays debut.
Randy Arozarena Randy Arozarena Ends homer drought Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:53 AM Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Tigers. Analysis: Arozarena went deep in his first plate appearance of the game, snapping a 19-start homeless drought. He struck out in his remaining three at-bats and has now punched out three times in three of his last five contests. Arozarena has gotten off to a poor start to the season, highlighted by a .158 average and a 29.1 percent strikeout rate.
Jose Caballero Jose Caballero Collects ninth steal Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:32 AM Caballero went 1-for-3 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Tigers. Analysis: The shortstop continues to make an impact on the basepaths. Caballero has gone 4-for-4 on steal attempts over the last six games, and on the season he sports a .272/.302/.432 slash line with two homers, nine stolen bases, 11 runs and 11 RBI in 23 contests.
Curtis Mead Curtis Mead Swats timely first homer Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:30 AM Mead went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Tigers. Analysis: The 23-year-old took Will Vest deep in the sixth inning to break open a 5-5 tie. It was Mead's first homer, and first extra-base hit, of the season, but he could be running out of time to solidify his spot in the lineup with Brandon Lowe (oblique) and Jonathan Aranda (finger) on track to return in early May. Over the last 12 games, Mead is batting just .216 (8-for-37) with a 1:10 BB:K.
Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Solid in bulk relief Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:26 AM Alexander 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. Analysis: The lefty entered the game in the second inning as the primary pitcher after Shawn Armstrong worked the first frame as the opener, but Alexander wound up missing out on a win after Chris Devenski coughed up a 4-3 lead in the sixth. Alexander tossed 56 pitches (38 strikes), and he's lasted at least four innings in all five of his outings this season, including two starts. He'll take a 4.74 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB through 24.2 innings into his next appearance, which should come early next week in Milwaukee if he remains on turn. With Taj Bradley (pectoral) about to begin a rehab assignment, though, Alexander's time as a rotation stopgap figures to last only a few more weeks.
Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Performance turning around Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:07 AM Diaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Wednesday against the Tigers. Analysis: Diaz got off to a slow start to the season, but he now has at least one hit in seven of his last eight starts. In that span, he also has four multi-hit performances and a .314 batting average. Counting stats haven't followed Diaz's turnaround at the plate, but as the locked-in leadoff hitter, that should also change as the season progresses.
Jason Adam Jason Adam Works two frames for hold Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 8:57 AM Adam struck out two across two scoreless innings without allowing a baserunner to earn a hold Wednesday against the Tigers. Analysis: Adam was the presumed closer with Pete Fairbanks (arm) sidelined, but he instead was used in the highest-leverage spot. He entered the game in the seventh inning to face the top of the Tigers' order and protect a two-run lead. Adam was very effective and picked up his seventh hold of the campaign, but Garrett Cleavinger was ultimately the reliever to pick up the save.
Jose Siri Jose Siri Hits bench for second straight Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 4:28 PM Siri is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Analysis: Siri missed time over the weekend after he was in considerable pain due to a kidney stone, but he rejoined the lineup for Monday's 7-1 loss to Detroit, starting in center field while going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. According to Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun, Siri still hadn't passed the kidney stone as of Monday, so the Rays could be electing to limit him out of an abundance of caution while he's still dealing with some bodily discomfort. Though he's out of the lineup for a second straight day, Siri should still be available off the bench. He entered Tuesday's 4-2 loss as a late-inning defensive replacement and struck out in his lone plate appearance.
Tyler Alexander Tyler Alexander Won't start, but should pitch Wednesday Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 10:05 AM Alexander 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. Analysis: Though Alexander operated as a starter his last time out Friday against the Yankees and struck out four over 5.1 scoreless innings, he looks set to appear out of the bullpen for his upcoming turn through the rotation. Working in bulk relief isn't anything out of the ordinary for Alexander, who previously tossed six innings of two-run ball behind Armstrong in an April 14 win over the Giants. The arrangement should put Alexander in better position to be credited with a win, if the Rays are able to come away with a victory in the series finale versus Detroit.
Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Opening Wednesday's contest Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:59 AM Armstrong will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. Analysis: Armstrong will draw his third "start" of the season, but he hasn't recorded more than six outs in any of his eight appearances and is unlikely to work more than once through the batting order, if that. Manager Kevin Cash hasn't outlined his plans for once Armstrong exits the game, but Tyler Alexander is available on his standard four days' rest and will presumably operate as a bulk reliever after tossing 5.1 scoreless innings in his last start Friday against the Yankees.
Isaac Paredes Isaac Paredes Swats sixth homer Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:17 AM Paredes went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers. Analysis: He supplied the Rays' only offense by taking Alex Faedo deep in the sixth inning. Paredes is having a strong start to the season, slashing .274/.361/.512 through 23 games with six homers and 16 RBI, but he'll need to keep producing to hang on to his starting job at third base with top prospect Junior Caminero lurking at Triple-A.
Ryan Pepiot Ryan Pepiot Delivers quality start Tuesday Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:13 AM Pepiot came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four. Analysis: The 26-year-old right-hander produced his second straight quality start and third in five outings this season, tossing 52 of 80 pitches for strikes. Pepiot left the mound in line for his third win with Tampa out front, 2-1, but Colin Poche blew the save in the eighth inning. Pepiot will take a 3.77 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB through 28.2 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come early next week in Milwaukee.
Jose Siri Jose Siri Out of Tuesday's lineup Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 1:56 PM Siri is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Tigers. Analysis: Siri returned to action Monday after not starting two of the previous three contests due to kidney stones, but he will be back on the bench to begin Tuesday's proceedings. Randy Arozarena will shift over to center field and Richie Palacios and Amed Rosario will handle the corner outfield spots.
Zack Littell Zack Littell Yields five runs in loss Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 8:47 PM Littell (1-1) took the loss Monday against the Tigers, allowing five runs on nine hits and no walks over six innings. He struck out seven. Analysis: Littell allowed a solo homer to Mark Canha on the third pitch of his start Monday and never seemed to recover. Despite surrendering five runs, Littell managed to generate 15 whiffs and match his season-high in strikeouts with seven. The 28-year-old starter sports a 3.33 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB over 27 innings. His next start is scheduled against the White Sox on the road.
Shane Baz Shane Baz Throwing in extended spring game Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 4:26 PM Baz (elbow/oblique) will soon throw two innings in an extended spring training game, Evan Closky of WTSP in Tampa reports. Analysis: Baz's recovery from Tommy John surgery had to be slowed during spring training because of a pair of oblique injuries. The Rays have not shifted Baz to the 60-day injured list to this point, but it would still be a surprise if he's ready to pitch for them before late May. A timetable for his return remains up in the air.