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Shane McClanahan Shane McClanahan Exits start with back injury
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 12:19 PM
McClanahan was pulled from Thursday's start versus the Rangers in the fourth inning with left-mid back tightness, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: McClanahan hit the leadoff man with a pitch to lead off the top of the fourth inning and then issued a walk to the second batter he saw. At that point, he was visited by the trainer and walked off the field. The Rays had a reliever warming at the start of the inning even though the lefty had thrown three scoreless frames, indicating they knew McClanahan's back had been bothering him. McClanahan was charged with one run on two walks and a strikeout over three-plus innings. The club should have more on the hurler's status after the contest. |
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Richie Palacios Richie Palacios Heading to bench Thursday
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 8:44 AM
Palacios is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Lefty Marco Gonzales is expected to work in bulk relief for the Rangers, so the lefty-swinging Palacios will take a seat. Ben Williamson will cover second base for the Rays. |
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Chandler Simpson Chandler Simpson Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 8:39 AM
Simpson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers.
Analysis: It looks to be a routine day off after Simpson started each of the previous 11 contests. Jonny DeLuca, Cedric Mullins and Victor Mesa will patrol the outfield for the Rangers in Thursday's rubber match. |
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Ryan Vilade Ryan Vilade Homer in start
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:42 PM
Vilade went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer during the Rays' 3-0 win over the Rangers on Wednesday
Analysis: Vilade extended the lead in the first inning with a two-run shot off of MacKenzie Gore. The super-utility man is still looking for everyday playing time, but is helping his case by hitting two homers in his last four games. This season, Village has a .804 OPS with nine home runs and 35 RBI in 159 at-bats. The 27-year-old's night was cut short after being replaced by Victor Mesa in right field in the seventh. |
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Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Leadoff homer in win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:32 PM
Diaz went 1-for-3 with a home run in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Diaz hit an opposite field home run off of MacKenzie Gore on the first pitch of the game to give the Rays a lead they never looked back on. Diaz has struggled in July, with only a .200 average and three homers in 100 at-bats. Although, Diaz is having a great year at the plate overall, slashing .301/.377/.464 with 15 long balls, 62 RBI, 59 runs scored and two steals across 399 at-bats en route to his second ever All-Star nod. |
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Bryan Baker Bryan Baker Secures 29th save
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:22 PM
Baker earned the save in Wednesday's win over the Rangers, firing a scoreless inning and allowing one hit.
Analysis: Baker notched his 29th save of the season after pitching out of a one-out double, and still sits second in the majors in saves to Cade Smith. The right-hander is extremely hot as he has now converted 19 consecutive save attempts to give the Rays their third shutout in four games. |
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Casey Legumina Casey Legumina Effective in start as opener
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM
Legumina allowed one hit and no walks in 1. scoreless innings while serving as the opener against the Rangers. He registered no strikeouts.
Analysis: After struggling with the Mariners, where he had a 4.63 ERA and 1.54 WHIP, Legumina has been very productive since joining the Rays. The right-hander has a 3.51 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with a 22:10 K:BB in 33.1 innings pitched. The 29-year-old has opened four times for the Rays, including his last two appearances, and has gone more than an inning and has given up one run or less in each of those starts. |
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Cedric Mullins Cedric Mullins Idle against southpaw
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:33 PM
Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: The Rays will give the left-handed-hitting Mullins the night off while southpaw MacKenzie Gore starts for the Rangers. Jonny DeLuca will fill in for Mullins in center field after Mullins had been included in the lineup in each of the previous four games. |
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Richie Palacios Richie Palacios Getting night off against lefty
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:31 PM
Palacios is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: After starting in each of the Rays' last three games, the left-handed-hitting Palacios will retreat to the bench while southpaw MacKenzie Gores takes the mound for the Rangers. Ben Williamson will replace Palacios at second base and will bat seventh. |
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Cole Sulser Cole Sulser Shut down with back spasms
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:14 PM
The Rays placed Sulser on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to lower back spasms.
Analysis: Tampa Bay recalled right-hander Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Durham to take over Sulser's spot in the bullpen. Sulser, who owns a 4.86 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 46.1 innings with the Rays on the season, will be eligible to come off the IL on Aug. 10. |
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Chris Roycroft Chris Roycroft Returns to Tampa Bay
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:12 PM
The Rays recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Analysis: Tampa Bay optioned Roycroft to Triple-A on Saturday, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club just four days later after reliever Cole Sulser (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Roycroft is likely to be deployed in lower-leverage spots out of the bullpen while he's up with Tampa Bay. |
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Ian Seymour Ian Seymour Slated for bulk work Wednesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:09 PM
Seymour will serve as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Seymour gave up just two earned runs in six innings out of the bullpen during his last outing, so the Rays will use him as a bulk reliever once again behind opener Casey Legumina. |
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Junior Caminero Junior Caminero Records two extra-base hits in loss
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:05 PM
Caminero went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple and a double in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Texas.
Analysis: Caminero drove in the only Rays run of the night with an RBI triple that scored Yandy Diaz in the sixth. The 23-year-old also notched his 18th double of the campaign in the fourth inning. On the season, Caminero is now slashing .285/.373/.550 with 29 homers and 64 RBI in 464 plate appearances. |
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Casey Legumina Casey Legumina Draws another opening assignment
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:04 PM
Legumina will serve as the opening pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Legumina gave up one run on two hits and two walks over two innings during his last outing as an opener Thursday. He'll presumably remain in Wednesday's game for a similar amount of time before handing the ball to Ian Seymour for bulk-relief work. |
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Griffin Jax Griffin Jax Strikes out 10 in loss
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 8:57 PM
Jax (6-8) took the loss in Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out in 10 in 5.2 innings.
Analysis: Jax tied his season-high in strikeouts with 10, while earning the loss Tuesday. Despite allowing just one earned run, the Rays' offense could not bail out Jax. On the season, the 31-year-old now owns a 3.74 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 92:30 K:BB through 86.2 innings. The right-hander is slated to make his next start against the White Sox on Sunday. |
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Taylor Walls Taylor Walls Returning to lineup Tuesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 1:49 PM
Walls (fingers) will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.
Analysis: Walls missed four games with two hyperextended fingers on his left hand, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Tuesday's series opener. The slick-fielding, light-hitting shortstop is slashing just .223/.313/.296 with zero home runs and 15 stolen bases for the Rays this season. |
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Hits ground running in IL return
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 7:24 PM
Santana (hamstring) went 3-for-6 with a double, two steals and two runs Saturday after being reinstated from High-A Bowling Green's 7-day injured list.
Analysis: Santana was on the shelf for just over seven weeks while recovering from a hamstring strain. The switch-hitting shortstop has produced at a high level when available for Bowling Green this season, slashing .313/.381/.400 with three home runs and 23 stolen bases in 47 games. |
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Bryan Baker Bryan Baker Notches 28th save
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 2:30 PM
Baker earned the save in Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Guardians, tallying a strikeout and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Baker is up to 28 saves (in 31 chances) this season, good for the second most in the majors. The right-hander has been stellar of late, allowing just one run in his last 22 innings. Baker's ERA now sits at a sparkling 1.56 across 40.1 innings this season with a 0.84 WHIP and 43:13 K:BB. |
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Drew Rasmussen Drew Rasmussen Dominant in ninth win
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 2:26 PM
Rasmussen (9-5) earned the win Sunday over the Guardians, allowing one hit and one walk across seven scoreless innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: A Steven Kwan double to lead off the game proved to be the lone hit given up by Rasmussen on Sunday as he blanked Cleveland in an eventual 1-0 victory. In two starts since the All-Star break, Rasmussen has given up just two runs on eight hits across 12 frames after allowing 11 runs in just 7.1 innings in his final two outings of the first half. Overall, Rasmussen's ERA sits at 3.07 through 20 starts (111.1 innings) this season with a 0.93 WHIP and 112 strikeouts. He's tentatively lined up to face the White Sox at home his next time out. |
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Victor Mesa Jr. Victor Mesa Jr. Idle against southpaw
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:14 AM
Mesa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Mesa will hit the bench for the second time in the series, with both of his absences coming when the Guardians have sent lefty starters to the hill. Jonny DeLuca will get the call in right field in place of Mesa, who has produced a .265/.339/.592 slash line with five home runs, three stolen bases, eight runs and nine RBI through 17 games in July. |
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