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Jacob Melton Jacob Melton Returns to Triple-A lineup
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 2:41 PM
Melton (ankle) went 1-for-4 with a run scored Wednesday in his return to the Triple-A Durham lineup after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Melton was back in action at Durham for the first time since April 18 after a left ankle sprain kept him on the shelf for more than two months. Prior to being activated, Melton completed a five-game rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, where he went 6-for-11 with a home run, two stolen bases and three walks. |
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Ian Seymour Ian Seymour Dominant in bulk role
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 1:47 PM
Seymour (4-1) earned the win Thursday over the Royals, allowing just one walk and no hits over 6.2 scoreless innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Working as the Rays' bulk reliever, Seymour was nearly perfect Thursday, allowing just one baserunner while setting a season high with seven strikeouts. Since moving into a starting/bulk-relief role, Seymour's posted a 2.84 ERA with a 0.84 WHIP and 19 strikeouts across four outings (19 innings). Overall, his ERA sits at 4.32 with a 1.14 WHIP and 52:20 K:BB through 50 innings this season. |
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Junior Caminero Junior Caminero Launches three homers in win
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 1:38 PM
Caminero went 3-for-5 with three home runs and six total RBI in Thursday's 13-2 victory over the Royals.
Analysis: Caminero opened the scoring with a two-run blast off Seth Lugo in the first inning and extended Tampa Bays' lead to 6-0 with a solo shot in the fifth. Caminero would then cap his huge day with a three-run shot off infielder Tyler Tolbert in the eighth. It's the first career three-homer game for Caminero, who's gone 12-for-31 (.387) with a 1.203 OPS in his last eight contests. The 22-year-old third baseman is now slashing .285/.377/.519 with 19 homers, 43 RBI and 49 runs scored across 342 plate appearances this season. |
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Ian Seymour Ian Seymour Set to pitch behind opener
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 10:38 AM
Seymour is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opener Casey Legumina in Thursday's game against the Royals, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Seymour made a five-inning start against the Nationals his last time out Saturday, but he'll be deployed out of the bullpen for his upcoming turn through the rotation. Since settling in as the Rays' de facto No. 5 starter June 8, Seymour has gone 0-1 with a 4.38 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB in 12.1 innings over three appearances. |
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Jonny DeLuca Jonny DeLuca Exiting starting nine
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 8:56 AM
DeLuca is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: DeLuca has now started five of seven contests since returning from the injured list last week. The Rays are going with Cedric Mullins in center field and Victor Mesa in right field in Thursday's series finale. |
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Michael Grove Michael Grove Recalled from Triple-A
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 8:39 AM
The Rays recalled Grove from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
Analysis: Grove finished his rehab from shoulder surgery and was optioned to Durham recently following the conclusion of his rehab assignment. Now, he's back in the big leagues as a replacement for the injured Steven Matz (ankle). Assuming Grove appears in a game, it will be his first at the big-league level since 2024. |
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Steven Matz Steven Matz Sent to IL with sprained ankle
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 8:36 AM
The Rays placed Matz on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left ankle sprain.
Analysis: It's unclear when or how Matz was injured, but it will cost him at least the next two weeks of action. Matz has been roughed up for 10 runs (nine earned) over seven innings in five appearances since being demoted to the Rays' bullpen. |
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Casey Legumina Casey Legumina Opening Thursday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 8:56 PM
Legumina will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher Thursday against the Royals, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Legumina has given up two earned runs across his last two outings, but the Rays will trust him to handle the beginning of Thursday's series finale nonetheless. The 29-year-old was able to record five outs before being pulled during his last opening assignment, and he'll presumably remain in the game Thursday for a similar amount of time before handing the game over to bulk reliever Ian Seymour. |
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Bryan Baker Bryan Baker Up to 20 saves
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 8:49 PM
Baker earned the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Royals, allowing a run on one hit while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Baker gave up a solo home run to Josh Rojas with one out in the ninth that cut Tampa Bay's lead to two, but the right-hander rebounded to set down the next two Royals and pick up his 20th save this season. The homer marked the first run that Baker has given up in his last 13 innings. He's been excellent overall this season, posting a 2.01 ERA with 0.89 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB across 31.1 innings. |
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Griffin Jax Griffin Jax Sharp in third win
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 8:43 PM
Jax (3-5) earned the win Wednesday over the Royals, allowing two unearned runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It was a strong outing for Jax, as he set a new season high with seven strikeouts. The right-hander has been excellent of late, allowing just two earned runs across 20 innings in his last four starts, while posting a 21:4 K:BB. Since moving into Tampa's rotation, Jax has posted a 2.27 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB across 11 starts (43.2 innings). He's tentatively lined up for a rematch with the Royals on the road his next time out. |
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Cedric Mullins Cedric Mullins Heading to bench vs. lefty
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 1:51 PM
Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Mullins will hit the bench for the third time in four games while the Royals send southpaw Noah Cameron to the bump. Jonny DeLuca will fill in for Mullins in center field and bat second. |
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Jonathan Aranda Jonathan Aranda Steady campaign continues
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 9:58 PM
Aranda went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 12-5 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: Aranda has a modest six-game hitting streak going, continuing what's been a steady campaign at the dish while hitting primarily either second or third in the Rays' lineup. Through 328 plate appearances, the first baseman is slashing .278/.381/.447 with 12 home runs, 10 doubles, 44 RBI and 38 runs scored. |
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Junior Caminero Junior Caminero Goes deep in loss
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 9:13 PM
Caminero went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 12-5 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: Caminero drove in runs on three separate occasions, highlighted by a solo homer in the eighth inning. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a solid June, hitting .289 with three home runs, nine RBI and 11 runs scored through 20 games this month. For the season, he's slashing .281/.372/.490 with 16 long balls, 37 RBI and 45 runs scored across 333 plate appearances. |
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Shane McClanahan Shane McClanahan Allows three homers in loss
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 8:40 PM
McClanahan (6-5) took the loss against the Royals on Tuesday, allowing six runs (two earned) on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: It was an odd game for McClanahan, who logged just his second quality start of the campaign while also allowing multiple homers in a game for the first time. It continued a rough June for the 29-year-old, who's now 0-3 with a 5.79 ERA through four starts this month. He owns a 3.30 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 73:28 K:BB across 73.2 innings on the year and lines up for a home matchup with the Diamondbacks this weekend. |
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Dom Keegan Dom Keegan Removed from 40-man roster
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 2:20 PM
The Rays designated Keegan for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: He's clearing off the 40-man roster to make space for Chris Roycroft, who was acquired via trade. Keegan has hit .191/.327/.303 with six home runs in 51 games at Triple-A Durham this season. The catcher could pass through waivers and remain in the organization. |
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Chris Roycroft Chris Roycroft Traded to Rays
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 2:16 PM
The Rays acquired Roycroft from the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Analysis: Roycroft has posted a 6.41 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 52:37 K:BB over 60.1 innings at the major-league level and had been designated for assignment last week. The 6-foot-8 righty's sinker rates well in terms of Stuff+, and it would not be a surprise if the Rays are able to coax more out of him. Roycroft will report to Triple-A Durham for now. |
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Drew Rasmussen Drew Rasmussen Tough-luck loss Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 8:49 PM
Rasmussen (6-4) took the loss Monday against Kansas City, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Rasmussen continues to deal during the month of June, posting a 1.00 ERA, 0.59 WHIP and 34:3 K:BB across his last 27 innings (four starts). Additionally, the 30-year-old right-hander has now logged nine quality starts among 15 appearances on the campaign and worked at least six frames in four consecutive outings. Rasmussen will take a stellar 2.62 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 89:15 K:BB across 86 innings into his next scheduled start at home against Arizona. |
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Taylor Walls Taylor Walls Taking seat Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 1:49 PM
Walls is not in the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Royals.
Analysis: The Rays will go with Ben Williamson at shortstop in the series opener. Walls had started each of the previous six contests. |
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Hunter Feduccia Hunter Feduccia Absent from lineup
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 1:48 PM
Feduccia is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Royals.
Analysis: Righty Michael Wacha starts for the Royals and is better against lefties, which at least partly explains why the lefty-swinging Feduccia is not in the lineup. Nick Fortes will do the catching for the Rays. |
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Cedric Mullins Cedric Mullins Out of Monday's lineup
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 1:44 PM
Mullins is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Royals.
Analysis: The Royals' starting pitcher, Michael Wacha, has reverse splits, which is why the left-handed-hitting Mullins will begin the game on the bench. Jonny DeLuca will cover center field and Ryan Vilade will be in right field for the Rays. |
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