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Cedric Mullins Cedric Mullins Sitting Friday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 5:53 PM
Mullins is not in the Rays' starting lineup against the Mariners on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Even though the Mariners are sending right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound, the lefty-hitting Mullins will open Friday's game on the bench while Jonny DeLuca starts in center field and bats sixth. Mullins has gone 12-for-53 (.226) with three steals (in four attempts), two home runs, five RBI and 10 runs scored since the All-Star break. |
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Carson Williams Carson Williams Recalled by Tampa Bay
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 5:10 PM
The Rays recalled Williams from Triple-A Durham on Friday.
Analysis: The move bolsters the Rays' infield depth after Ben Williamson (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Williams made the Rays' Opening Day roster as the team's starting shortstop but has spent the majority of the 2026 season in Triple-A, where he is slashing .226/.318/.392 with 17 steals (in 24 chances), 11 home runs and 51 RBI over 358 plate appearances. |
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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson Placed on 10-day injured list
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 5:07 PM
The Rays placed Williamson on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Thursday, due to a right hamstring strain.
Analysis: Williamson tweaked his hamstring during Wednesday's game against the Rockies, and the injury is severe enough for him to require a stint on the injured list. A minimum stint on the IL would have him on track to return mid-August, but Rays manager Kevin Cash relayed Friday that Williamson is "going to be out for some time," with the team hopeful that the 25-year-old will return for the end of the regular season, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Carson Williams was recalled from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move to bolster the Rays' infield depth in Williamson's absence. |
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Steven Wilson Steven Wilson Designated for assignment
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 8:27 PM
Wilson (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list and designated for assignment by the Rays on Thursday, per the MLB.com transaction log.
Analysis: Wilson has been on the 60-day injured list for the entirety of the 2026 campaign while recovering from lumbar disc inflammation. The right-handed pitcher tossed nine innings, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six batters over eight outings during his minor-league rehab assignment. Wilson posted a 3.42 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 51 punchouts over 55.1 innings in 59 appearances out of the bullpen with the White Sox last season. |
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Junior Caminero Junior Caminero Launches 33rd homer
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 6:20 AM
Caminero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Colorado.
Analysis: Caminero extended Tampa's lead to 3-0 in the third inning with a 449-foot blast off Tomoyuki Sugano, his 33rd homer this season, good for second most in the majors. Over his last six games, Caminero's gone 8-for-23 (.348) with four long balls, boosting his slash line to .284/.373/.559 with 71 RBI, 70 runs scored and two steals across 498 plate appearances this year. |
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Nick Martinez Nick Martinez Blanks Colorado for 11th win
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:11 PM
Martinez (11-3) earned the win Wednesday over the Rockies, allowing six hits over 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: It was a strong bounce-back showing from Martinez, who gave up six runs on four homers in his last outing against the White Sox. Martinez has held opponents to two runs or fewer in six of his last seven outings, posting a 2.48 ERA in that span. Overall, his ERA sits at 2.65 across 22 starts (129 innings) this season with a 1.10 WHIP and 73:20 K:BB. Martinez is currently in line to face the A's on the road his next time out. |
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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson Exits with injury
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 4:50 PM
Williamson was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rockies due to a hamstring injury, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Williamson seemingly injured himself while running to first base in the ninth inning and had to be helped down the steps into the dugout. The Rays will take a closer look at him and should provide more information on his status ahead of Friday's series opener in Seattle. |
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Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Receiving day off Wednesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 11:39 AM
Diaz is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against Colorado, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: After going 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-7 win in 11 innings, Diaz will get some rest for a Wednesday matinee game. Jonathan Aranda will slot in as the Rays' designated hitter in Diaz's stead and will bat second. |
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Jacob Melton Jacob Melton Out with hamstring strain
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 9:53 PM
Triple-A Durham placed Melton (hamstring) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Melton left Durham's game against Gwinnett on Saturday due to what's since been diagnosed as a right hamstring strain, which will keep him sidelined for at least one week. However, the injury is not expected to be serious, per MLB.com. Melton is slashing .285/.381/.520 with five home runs, 12 doubles, 23 RBI and 23 stolen bases over 148 plate appearances for the Bulls this season. |
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Kenny Piper Kenny Piper Optioned Tuesday
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:44 PM
The Rays optioned Piper to Double-A Montgomery on Tuesday, though he'll remain with the big-league club through Wednesday's series finale in Colorado as a member of the taxi squad.
Analysis: The 28-year-old was promoted Monday to provide catching depth in the wake of Hunter Feduccia's departure at the trade deadline, but trade-acquisition Liam Hicks has quickly joined the active roster. Piper started Monday's contest and went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in his major-league debut. He should return to Montgomery later this week, as long as Hicks and backup Nick Fortes stay healthy. |
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Michael Grove Michael Grove Sent to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:39 PM
The Rays optioned Grove to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander was promoted from Durham on Monday and will quickly return to the affiliate to make room on the big-league roster for trade acquisition Tyler Wells. Grove has made two appearances with Tampa Bay this year and has pitched well in that limited sample with two earned runs allowed and a 4:0 K:BB over five innings. |
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Chase Solesky Chase Solesky Dropped from 40-man roster
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:27 PM
The Rays designated Solesky for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Solesky ended up losing his spot on the 40-man roster after the Rays needed to clear room for trade-deadline pickup Tyler Wells. The 28-year-old righty made a three-inning relief appearance in his MLB debut for the Rays back in May but has pitched exclusively at Triple-A Durham ever since. Over 24 appearances (seven starts) at Durham, Solesky owns a 7.03 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 54:22 K:BB in 56.1 innings. |
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Freddy Peralta Freddy Peralta Team debut coming Tuesday
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 11:31 AM
Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Peralta will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Acquired from the Mets on Sunday in a four-player deal, Peralta will be called upon to make his Rays debut two days later, stepping into the rotation spot that previously belonged to the injured Shane McClanahan (back). Though Peralta had labored to a 4.99 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 113:48 K:BB in 113.2 innings with New York, the Rays are optimistic that their coaching staff can coax better results from the two-time All-Star. A strong finish to the campaign could set up the 30-year-old righty for a lucrative payday this offseason, when he'll hit free agency for the first time in his career. |
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Flipped to Dodgers
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:36 PM
The Dodgers acquired Kmatz and catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Rays on Monday in exchange for Jack Suwinksi and international bonus pool space.
Analysis: A 23-year-old righty reliever, Kmatz had a 2.89 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 74:10 K:BB in 53 innings at Double-A Montgomery this season. Kmatz will likely report to the Dodgers' Double-A affiliate in Tulsa. |
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Jack Suwinski Jack Suwinski Dealt to Rays
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:34 PM
The Rays acquired Suwinski and international bonus pool space from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for catcher Hunter Feduccia and right-hander Jacob Kmatz.
Analysis: Tampa Bay should be a welcome change of scenery for Suwinski, as he was unlikely to receive an opportunity in the big leagues with the Dodgers anytime soon. The 28-year-old outfielder has slashed .291/.386/.562 with 21 home runs and a 22.1 percent strikeout rate in 93 games in the Pacific Coast League this season. |
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Set for big-league debut
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:32 PM
The Rays selected Piper's contract from Double-A Montgomery on Monday. He'll start at catcher and bat eighth in the series opener against the Rockies.
Analysis: The Rays traded Hunter Feduccia to the Dodgers on Monday, and while they also brought in Liam Hicks from the Marlins, Hicks won't be able to join the team in time for Monday's game. As a result, Piper was brought aboard to give the Rays another option beyond Nick Fortes at catcher, though Piper could be sent back to the minors as soon as Hicks joins the team. Piper, 28, has slashed .253/.358/.498 with 11 home runs and 11 steals in 64 games at Double-A this season. |
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Tyler Wells Tyler Wells Acquired by Rays at deadline
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:03 PM
The Rays acquired Wells from the Orioles on Monday in exchange for Michael Forret, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Wells boasts a 2.67 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 53:13 K:BB over 54 innings out of the Baltimore bullpen this season. He should handle a setup role in Tampa Bay and will remain under team control next season, as well. |
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Michael Grove Michael Grove Summoned from Triple-A
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 3:24 PM
The Rays recalled Grove from Triple-A Durham on Monday.
Analysis: Grove will give the Rays a fresh arm to round out their bullpen after Craig Kimbrel was designated for assignment and Alex Cook was optioned to Triple-A earlier Monday to create room on the roster for the club's recent trade additions. The right-hander has been up with the Rays on two other occasions this season but made his lone appearance with the big club June 27, when he struck out four over three scoreless innings in a win over the Diamondbacks. |
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Alex Cook Alex Cook Optioned to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:48 PM
The Rays optioned Cook to Triple-A Durham on Monday.
Analysis: Cook allowed three runs with a 2:2 K:BB over 3.2 innings in his first two major-league appearances. He's being sent down in order to free up a spot on the active roster for the addition of Freddy Peralta. |
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Craig Kimbrel Craig Kimbrel Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 1:46 PM
The Rays designated Kimbrel for assignment Monday.
Analysis: A spot on the 40-man roster was needed for the addition of Freddy Peralta. In 33 appearances between the Mets and Rays this season, Kimbrel has logged a 4.81 ERA and 32:16 K:BB over 33.2 innings. The 38-year-old is a good bet to clear waivers and become a free agent. |
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