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Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe Hitting streak up to 12 games Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:52 PM Lowe went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Royals. Analysis: Although it was a quiet night in the run-producing department, Lowe pushed his hitting streak up to 12 games. The slugging second baseman is slashing .396/.431/.563 during that streak, adding two home runs, two doubles, six RBI and 10 runs scored. Dating back to May 13, Lowe has maintained a .340 batting average while tallying at least one hit in 34 of 38 games during this stretch.
Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Nails down 14th save Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:43 PM Fairbanks picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Royals, throwing a clean ninth inning with no strikeouts. Analysis: The 31-year-old right-hander nailed down his 14th save of the season, also posting his 12th scoreless outing in his last 13 appearances. During that span, he owns a 1.35 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB covering 13.1 frames. Fairbanks has averaged 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings for the campaign, which would be a career low if it sticks, but he's still converted 14 of his 16 save opportunities.
Drew Rasmussen Drew Rasmussen Five shutout innings in seventh win Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:11 PM Rasmussen (7-5) tallied the win Wednesday against the Royals, giving up no runs on two hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out five. Analysis: Wednesday marked the seventh scoreless start of the year for Rasmussen, who scattered two singles. The 29-year-old right-hander was somewhat curiously pulled after throwing just 62 pitches, his fewest of the season, but it appears the Rays are remaining cautious about his workload after he missed over a year of action across 2023 and 2024 due to elbow surgery. Rasmussen has yet to toss greater than six innings in any of his outings, but he still owns an outstanding 2.45 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 72:20 K:BB across 84.1 frames. His next start is projected to come at home versus the Athletics.
Taylor Walls Taylor Walls On bench Wednesday Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 6:25 PM Walls is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. Analysis: Walls will hit the bench for the second time in three games as Jose Caballero gets the nod at shortstop. Though the Rays value Walls mainly for his defense and baserunning, he's maintained an .826 OPS so far in June, which should allow him to continue holding down at least a semi-regular role in the lineup.
Jake Mangum Jake Mangum Idle Wednesday Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 6:22 PM Mangum is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. Analysis: With Mangum heading to the bench, the Rays will roll out a starting outfield of Christopher Morel, Chandler Simpson and Josh Lowe from left to right. Since getting activated from the 10-day injured list May 30, Mangum is hitting .286 and has chipped in one home run, two stolen bases, 17 RBI and eight runs over a stretch of 23 games.
Shane McClanahan Shane McClanahan Resumes mound work Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 2:42 PM McClanahan (triceps) threw off a mound Wednesday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. Analysis: It appears to be his first time throwing off the bump since he was shut down for a bit earlier this month. McClanahan visited a nerve specialist following the brief shutdown period, and that doctor gave the go-ahead to ramp things back up. There is no timetable for McClanahan's return to the Rays' rotation.
Richie Palacios Richie Palacios Pulled off rehab assignment Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 11:13 AM The Rays pulled Palacios off his rehab assignment Tuesday while the 28-year-old continues to deal with intermittent soreness in his right knee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "He's not moving like he wants to move," Rays manager Kevin Cash said of Palacios. Analysis: After opening the season on the injured list while recovering from a finger fracture, Palacios was cleared to join the Rays on April 17, but he sprained his right knee in his 2025 debut with the big club and was returned to the IL a day later. The Rays cleared Palacios to head out on a rehab assignment June 10, but after slashing just .125/.243/.156 in eight games between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Triple-A Durham, he's now been shut down again. Cash noted that Palacios isn't dealing with any aggravation of the knee injury, but it's unclear how long the infielder/outfielder might need to rest before he's ready to resume his rehab assignment.
Eloy Jimenez Eloy Jimenez Returns from IL Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 11:03 AM Triple-A Durham reinstated Jimenez (Achilles) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday. Analysis: Jimenez didn't play Tuesday in Durham's 15-6 win over Memphis, but he's healthy again after missing the past five weeks with right Achilles tendinitis. Prior to being activated, Jimenez played in eight rehab games in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and went 2-for-21 with six walks.
Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Reaches base four times Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 10:54 PM Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Royals. Analysis: Diaz collected hits in the first, third and fifth innings and came around to score in the latter. He's been on an unreal tear lately, collecting multiple hits in six straight contests and 11 times during his active 14-game hitting streak. During that span, he's gone 29-for-60 (.483), raising his season slash line to .289/.338/.470 with 29 extra-base hits and 36 runs scored.
Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Cruises against Royals Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 10:50 PM Bradley (5-5) allowed two hits and a walk over 6.2 shutout frames Tuesday, striking out four and earning a win over Kansas City. Analysis: Bradley retired the first 16 batters he faced in the dominant performance. He faced a jam in the sixth inning with two runners in scoring position but escaped unscathed. It was a much-needed rebound after he gave up 19 runs (13 earned) over his previous three appearances. Bradley threw 57 of 87 pitches for strikes to earn his first win since May 21. He now owns a 4.57 ERA with a 77:35 K:BB through 86.2 innings this season. Bradley is lined up to start in Baltimore this weekend.
Chandler Simpson Chandler Simpson Return to majors official Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 1:56 PM The Rays recalled Simpson from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. Analysis: The 24-year-old speedster was optioned to Durham in late May after posting a .285/.315/.317 slash line with no homers, 19 steals, 11 RBI and 17 runs in his first 35 big-league games, and he'll receive another look with the Rays following the demotion of Kameron Misner. Simpson delivered offensively in his first taste of the majors, but he provided poor defense with minus-5 DRS and minus-3 OAA in just 284 defensive innings. He'll provide fantasy managers with a strong average and stolen-base production, though the defense could result in some playing time limitations if he doesn't improve in the field.
Wander Franco Wander Franco Verdict coming Thursday Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 3:57 PM A verdict in Franco's trial in the Dominican Republic is expected to be announced Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Analysis: Franco is facing charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking, as well as illegal possession of a gun. He remains on Major League Baseball's restricted list as MLB performs a concurrent investigation of the 24-year-old.
Kameron Misner Kameron Misner Moves back to Triple-A Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 2:18 PM The Rays optioned Misner to Triple-A Durham on Monday. Analysis: The writing seemed to be on the wall for Misner's demotion, as the left-handed-hitting outfielder was slashing just .148/.212/.213 with a 37.6 percent strikeout rate since the beginning of May and had been on the bench for two of the Rays' last five matchups with right-handed pitchers. Misner has an intriguing fantasy profile due to his blend of power and speed, but his contact issues could make it difficult for him to stick as an everyday player in the big leagues. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays plan to recall Chandler Simpson from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday to replace Misner as a strong-side platoon outfielder.
Chandler Simpson Chandler Simpson Call-up on tap Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 2:14 PM The Rays are expected to recall Simpson from Triple-A Durham prior to Tuesday's game in Kansas City, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Analysis: Kameron Misner has already been optioned to Durham, and his roster spot will be filled by Simpson. The speedy Simpson slashed .285/.315/.317 with 19 steals in 35 games earlier this season with the Rays and should see regular playing time in the outfield, at least against right-handers. Simpson should be scooped back up in fantasy leagues where he was dropped, particularly for managers in need of aid in the stolen-base category.
Zack Littell Zack Littell Strikes out five in no-decision Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 4:58 PM Littell did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Tigers, allowing one run on four hits and no walks with five strikeouts over five innings. Analysis: Littell allowed a run in the second inning but was otherwise excellent, throwing 53 of 69 pitches for strikes and generating 15 whiffs. While it was a bit disappointing to see him lifted early, the 29-year-old has now given up three earned runs or fewer in 12 of his last 13 outings, recording nine quality starts in that span. He'll carry a 3.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 66:11 K:BB across 97.2 innings into a road matchup with the Orioles next weekend.
Taylor Walls Taylor Walls Getting rest Sunday Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 11:08 AM Walls is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. Analysis: After going 3-for-9 with a double, four RBI and a run while starting the first two games of the series, Walls will get a breather. Jose Caballero will step in at shortstop.
Kameron Misner Kameron Misner On bench versus righty Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 11:06 AM Misner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. Analysis: Misner typically starts against right-handed pitchers like Casey Mize, but he'll cede his spot in the outfield to Christopher Morel in the series finale. With a .167/.205/.262 slash line since the beginning of June, Misner is at risk of a demotion to Triple-A Durham.
Danny Jansen Danny Jansen Idle Sunday Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 11:04 AM Jansen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. Analysis: Jansen will get a breather for the matinee contest after he started behind the plate in three of the Rays' previous four games. Matt Thaiss will handle catching duties for Tampa Bay in the series finale.
Junior Caminero Junior Caminero Belts 18th homer Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 4:00 PM Caminero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Tigers. Analysis: The third baseman slugged his 18th long ball of the season in the fourth inning off Sawyer Gipson-Long, staking the Rays to a 7-1 lead. Caminero has been on a month-long heater, batting .314 (33-for-105) since May 23 with 10 doubles, 10 homers, 26 runs and 29 RBI in 27 games, and his success has been boosted by a huge improvement in his plate discipline -- the 21-year-old has an 11:16 BB:K during that span, after he compiled an 8:38 BB:K through his first 45 contests this season.
Ryan Pepiot Ryan Pepiot Fans seven in fifth win Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 3:53 PM Pepiot (5-6) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in an 8-3 victory over the Tigers. He struck out seven. Analysis: The right-hander wasn't particularly efficient, needing 96 pitches (63 strikes) to record 15 outs, but Pepiot generated 31 called or swinging strikes in another strong outing. He's given up three runs or fewer in 12 straight starts, a stretch in which he's delivered a 2.48 ERA and 0.95 WHIP, and he's found another gear with his strikeouts in June, posting a 35:8 K:BB in 24.2 innings on the month. Pepiot will look to keep rolling in his next start, which lines up to come on the road next weekend in Baltimore.