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Edwin Uceta Edwin Uceta Shifts to 60-day IL
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 5:47 PM
The Rays transferred Uceta (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Uceta has been on the injured list all season due to a right shoulder impingement, and he was recently shut down for another 2-to-3 weeks due to strain of the same shoulder. The move to the 60-day IL is hardly a surprise given that development, and Uceta now won't be eligible to be reinstated until late May at the earliest. |
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Jake Fraley Jake Fraley Sitting again Friday
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 3:40 PM
Fraley (shin) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Fraley will remain on the bench Friday for a second straight game after fouling a pitch off himself during Tuesday's game against the Reds. Jonny DeLuca is starting in right field and batting fifth against Minnesota righty and former teammate Taj Bradley. |
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Casey Legumina Casey Legumina Sent to Tampa Bay
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 12:10 PM
The Rays acquired Legumina from the Mariners on Friday in exchange for Ty Cummings, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Legumina was designated for assignment by Seattle earlier this week after posting a 4.63 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB across 11.2 innings out of the Mariners' bullpen. The right-hander owns a career 5.83 ERA spanning 83.1 innings. |
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Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Keeps up hot hitting in win
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 4:46 PM
Diaz 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: It was Diaz's third three-hit attack of the campaign and his eighth multi-hit effort so far this year. There had been some initial concern that the first baseman's production might take a hit in 2026, with the Rays moving back to pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field, but Diaz has quelled those fears to this point. Through 108 plate appearances, he's slashing a potent .340/.426/.489 with seven extra-base hits, 18 RBI, 13 runs scored and one stolen base. |
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Junior Caminero Junior Caminero Belts sixth homer
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 3:40 PM
Caminero went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: The third baseman lofted a Brandon Williamson two-seamer 404 feet the other way in the third inning for a solo shot, and Tampa Bay's only extra-base hit of the contest. Caminero has hit safely in eight straight games, batting .306 (11-for-36) over that stretch with four of his six homers on the season along with eight runs and eight RBI. |
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Nick Martinez Nick Martinez Sharp in revenge start against Reds
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 3:36 PM
Martinez (1-1) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over eight innings in a 6-1 victory over Cincinnati. He struck out six.
Analysis: Facing the team he spent the last two seasons with in a swingman role, Martinez made a very strong statement about his ability to be a regular member of a big-league rotation. The veteran right-hander fired 71 strikes among his 95 pitches over a career-best eight frames, and Martinez now has three quality starts among his first five trips to the mound for the Rays. He'll take a 2.10 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB through 30 innings into his next outing, which is set to come on the road early next week in Cleveland. |
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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson Fading into platoon role
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:19 AM
Williamson will start at second base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Reds, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Williamson had been on the bench for each of the last four games while the Rays faced right-handed starting pitchers, but he'll slot back into the lineup at the keystone as lefty Brandon Williamson takes the hill for the Reds. The Rays had previously been running more of a timeshare at second base through the first few weeks of the season, but Williamson since appears to have moved into the short side of a platoon at the position with the left-handed-hitting Richie Palacios. |
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Richie Palacios Richie Palacios Idle against lefty
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:17 AM
Palacios is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Palacios had started in each of the last five games and went 3-for-13 with a double, two walks and two runs over that stretch, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday while the Reds send southpaw Brandon Williamson to the bump. Palacios appears to have settled into the strong side of a platoon at second base with Ben Williamson, who will occupy the keystone in the series finale. |
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Cedric Mullins Cedric Mullins Idle against lefty
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:10 AM
Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Mullins had started in each of the Rays' last seven games, but the left-handed-hitting outfielder will take a seat for the series finale while the Reds send southpaw Brandon Williamson to the mound. Over 20 plate appearances against lefties this season, Mullins has slashed .176/.263/.176. |
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Jake Fraley Jake Fraley Not starting Wednesday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:04 AM
Fraley (shin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Fraley was lifted early in Tuesday's 12-6 loss after bruising his right shin when he fouled a pitch off himself. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, manager Kevin Cash said that Fraley is still feeling sore a day later, but the left-handed-hitting outfielder wasn't in line to start Wednesday anyway while Cincinnati sends southpaw Brandon Williamson to the bump. Cash is hopeful that Fraley will be ready to rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the Twins following a team off day Thursday. |
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Jonathan Aranda Jonathan Aranda Hits two-run homer in loss
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:29 PM
Aranda went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, three RBI, two walks and two runs scored in Tuesday's 12-6 loss to the Reds.
Analysis: After Chase Burns had breezed through five shutout innings, Aranda saw the right-hander for the third time Tuesday and took him deep on a slider. It snapped Aranda's 12-game homer-less drought, and it was just his second extra-base hit since April 7. The first baseman is now slashing .229/.356/.422 with four homers, 19 RBI, 13 runs scored and an 18:3 BB:K across 104 plate appearances. |
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Steven Matz Steven Matz Hammered in three innings
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:24 PM
Matz (3-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Reds, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks with four strikeouts across three innings.
Analysis: Matz didn't have it Tuesday, as he was shelled for three homers in the first two innings while walking a season-high four batters before being yanked after needing 77 pitches to record nine outs. Matz had gone at least five innings in each of his previous four starts to begin the 2026 campaign. The left-hander now owns a 4.81 ERA and 25:10 K:BB across 24.1 innings. Matz's return to starting has gone pretty well for the most part through the first month of the season. |
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Jake Fraley Jake Fraley Exits with bruised leg
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:21 PM
Fraley was removed from Tuesday's game against the Reds with a right lower-leg contusion, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Fraley suffered the injury when he fouled a pitch off his leg in the second inning, though he wasn't taken out of the game until the fourth. The Rays are considering him day-to-day for now, though he may sit out a game or two to allow any lingering soreness to fade before returning to the lineup. |
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Jesse Scholtens Jesse Scholtens Tagged for five runs in loss
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 11:05 AM
Scholtens (1-1) took the loss Monday versus the Reds after allowing five runs on seven hits and no walks across 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: After surrendering two runs during the opening frame, Scholtens settled down pretty well with just one run allowed over the next four innings, but he was unable to make it through the sixth and gave up two more runs on two hits and a hit-by-pitch. The right-hander entered Monday's contest with 9.2 scoreless frames though his first two outings of the campaign, so he should have a decent chance of sticking in Tampa Bay's banged-up rotation. Scholtens has a 2.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB through three appearances and tentatively lines up to pitch against the Twins this weekend. |
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Gavin Lux Gavin Lux Ready to resume rehab assignment
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 9:59 AM
Lux (shoulder/ankle) is expected to resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday or Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: After opening the season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement, Lux kicked off a rehab assignment with Durham on April 2 and slashed .103/.297/.172 with a 27 percent strikeout rate over nine games before being shut down after rolling his left ankle April 11. Lux has apparently made good progress following a week-and-a-half-long layoff and is ready to rejoin the Durham lineup, though he'll likely need to show some improvement at the plate before the Rays are ready to activate him from the IL. Tampa Bay has gotten by with a timeshare of Richie Palacios and Ben Williamson at second base through the first three-plus weeks of the season, but Lux should settle in as the primary option at the position once he's reinstated. |
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Joe Boyle Joe Boyle Return not imminent
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 10:45 PM
Boyle (elbow) is playing catch from 90 feet, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Rays are hopeful that the right-hander will be able to throw a bullpen session by the end of April. Boyle is on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain, and he may need a minor-league rehab assignment before being cleared to rejoin Tampa Bay's rotation. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be available until sometime in May. |
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Jadher Areinamo Jadher Areinamo Returns to health
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 6:49 PM
Areinamo (hamstring) is 4-for-18 with two home runs and three RBI in four games since being activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Areinamo was unable to see much action during spring training after picking up a hamstring injury, but he's put on a display of power since recovering from the hamstring issue. He's smacked a pair of home runs in four games after hitting four homers through 37 appearances at Double-A Montgomery a season ago. |
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Edwin Uceta Edwin Uceta Shut down with new shoulder injury
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 3:27 PM
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Uceta will be shut down for 2-to-3 weeks after being diagnosed with a right shoulder strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Uceta began the season on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement, and he suffered a new shoulder injury during his last rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. The righty reliever will need time to get built back up once he does resume throwing, so Uceta will be out for several more weeks even in a best-case scenario. He's a candidate to be moved to the 60-day IL when/if the Rays need to free up a spot on their 40-man roster. |
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Ryan Pepiot Ryan Pepiot Not progressing as hoped
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 3:23 PM
Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Pepiot's injured right hip felt "unstable" while the pitcher played catch Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Pepiot suffered a setback with his right hip last week when he threw a bullpen session, which resulted in him being shifted to the 60-day injured list. He was given an injection and shut down for a few days, and it seems the hip issue is still lingering. It's unclear whether Pepiot will be shut down again, but clearly the righty isn't progressing as well as hoped. He won't be eligible to make his season debut with the Rays until late May. |
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Michael Grove Michael Grove Shifted to 60-day injured list
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:16 PM
The Rays transferred Grove (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Analysis: The transaction frees up a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Trevor Martin, who was called up from Triple-A Durham. Grove was signed last week as he continues his recovery from right shoulder surgery, and it's unclear when he might be ready to pitch in a game. |
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