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Shane Baz Shane Baz Tosses quality start in no-decision Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 10:34 PM Baz allowed two runs, two hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Friday. Analysis: Baz struck out a season-high seven but left with a 2-2 tie after six innings and failed to record his first win of the campaign. The 25-year-old gave up a two-run double to Jeimer Candelario in the first inning, and he would cruise over the next five innings, only allowing one hit. Baz now has two quality starts in his four appearances this season, and he has 19 strikeouts in 19.2 innings.
Jose Siri Jose Siri Picks up 10th steal Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 10:22 PM Siri went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Reds. Analysis: Siri drove in the first run of the night for the Rays and then got the go-ahead run in scoring position in the eighth after a single and stolen base, but they couldn't capitalize. After hitting a grand slam on May 12th, Siri has been much better at the plate with 12 homers and .748 OPS in his last 54 games. With the recent trade of Randy Arozarena, Siri should expect to see more consistent at-bats in the Rays outfield.
Cole Sulser Cole Sulser Traded to Tampa Bay Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 6:02 PM The Mets traded Sulser to the Rays on Friday for cash, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Sulser was designated for assignment by the Mets on Monday, and the 34-year-old right-hander will now head to Tampa Bay via trade. Across four major-league outings this season, Sulser has given up five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven across 4.2 innings. He had far more success across his 24 outings with Triple-A Syracuse this season, posting a 1.48 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 30.1 frames. He'll stay at that level, with the Rays optioning Sulser to Durham following the trade.
Tyler Zuber Tyler Zuber Recalled from Durham Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 5:13 PM The Rays recalled Zuber from Triple-A Durham on Friday. Analysis: Zuber pitched out of the Rays' bullpen Monday against the Yankees, when he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two across 1.1 innings before being sent back down to Durham the next day. Across 18 outings in the Triple-A this season, Zuber has a 2.49 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB across 21.2 innings.
Jonny DeLuca Jonny DeLuca Chance to seize starting role Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 3:11 PM DeLuca is starting in left field and batting fifth Friday against the Reds, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. Analysis: The 26-year-old also manned left field Thursday, and while he hasn't been a consistent lineup presence in recent weeks he should see more opportunities after Randy Arozarena was traded to the Mariners. DeLuca has struggled in 57 big-league games this season with a .169/.242/.271 slash line, and he may need to be more productive in order to claim a regular role.
Ben Rortvedt Ben Rortvedt Idle Friday Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 2:32 PM Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Cincinnati. Analysis: Rortvedt is absent from the starting nine for a second consecutive game, avoiding a matchup with lefty Nick Lodolo on Friday. Alex Jackson will bat ninth and catch in Rortvedt's place.
Richie Palacios Richie Palacios Taking seat against southpaw Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 2:28 PM Palacios is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds. Analysis: The lefty-hitting Palacios will dodge a matchup with Nick Lodolo on Friday. Jose Caballero will take Palacios' spot at second base.
Josh Lowe Josh Lowe Not facing southpaw Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 2:24 PM Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Cincinnati. Analysis: Lowe will dodge a matchup with left-hander Nick Lodolo on Friday. Jonny DeLuca, Jose Siri and Amed Rosario will fill the outfield from left to right for the Rays' first game since trading Randy Arozarena to Seattle.
Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe On bench Friday Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 2:22 PM Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds. Analysis: Lowe will take a seat Friday with southpaw Nick Lodolo starting for Cincinnati. Instead, Isaac Paredes will DH while Jose Caballero plays second base.
Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Officially activated Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 1:23 PM The Rays reinstated Diaz (personal) from the restricted list Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. Analysis: Diaz was placed on the restricted list following the All-Star break and missed seven consecutive games for personal reasons. The 32-year-old will be available for Friday's series opener against the Reds and should slot in at first base. Diaz is slashing .273/.329/.396 with eight homers, 46 RBI and 35 runs during 416 plate appearances.
Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Expected back Friday Fri, Jul 26, 2024, 9:41 AM Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday on MLB Network Radio that Diaz (personal) is expected to rejoin the team before Friday's game against the Reds, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Diaz has been on the restricted list and away from the club since the start of the second half while dealing with a personal family matter, but it appears his absence will not extend any longer. The Rays already have an open roster spot after trading Randy Arozarena to the Mariners, so they won't need to make a corresponding transaction for Diaz.
Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe Keeps raking Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 7:28 PM Lowe went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI doubles and an additional run scored during Thursday's 13-0 win over Toronto. Analysis: Lowe reached base in all six of his plate appearances, generating four hits and a pair of walks during the blowout. Lowe's first-inning homer was his fourth in his last seven games. The 29-year-old is 20-for-64 (.313) with six home runs, 11 runs scored and 10 RBI in July.
Isaac Paredes Isaac Paredes Plates four in rout Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 7:22 PM Paredes went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, a two-RBI single and an RBI walk during Thursday's 13-0 win over the Blue Jays. Analysis: Paredes had gone hitless in six of his previous seven starts but snapped out of the cold spell with Thursday's multi-hit performance. His four RBI marked a season high, bringing his 2024 total to 55. Through 416 plate appearances, Paredes is slashing .250/.353/.444 with 16 home runs.
Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Keeps dealing Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 7:02 PM Bradley (6-4) picked up the win Thursday against Toronto, allowing two hits and one walk with seven strikeouts during six scoreless innings. Analysis: Bradley has been one of the best pitchers in baseball over the last month and a half, allowing five earned runs over his previous 55.0 innings. In addition, Bradley hasn't surrendered a run in three consecutive starts. He made quick work of the Blue Jays Thursday and didn't allow a hit after the first inning, retiring 17 of the final 18 batters he faced. The 23-year-old's ERA has dropped to 2.63 on the year, punching out 90 hitters across 75.1 innings pitched.
Drew Rasmussen Drew Rasmussen Throwing heat on rehab assignment Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 1:28 PM Rasmussen (elbow) gave up one hit and struck out a batter over a scoreless inning during his rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Durham. Analysis: Rasmussen has tossed a pair of scoreless frames over his first two rehab outings with Durham and doesn't seem to be showing any signs of rust as he makes his way back from the internal brace procedure he underwent on his right elbow July 24, 2023. Not only has he yet to issue a walk, but he's also been flashing premium velocity on his rehab assignment; six of his 16 pitches Wednesday clocked in at over 96 miles per hour, and he maxed out at 98.3 mph. Though the Rays envision Rasmussen slotting back into the rotation in 2025, he'll be joining the big club as a reliever this season once he's activated from the 60-day injured list.
Jose Siri Jose Siri Heading to bench Thursday Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 11:19 AM Siri is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. Analysis: Siri will exit the starting nine for the first time since July 7 in what looks to be a maintenance day. Jonny DeLuca will pick up the start in center field for Siri, who could probably benefit from a day off after striking out six times in eight at-bats between the first two games of the series in Toronto.
Jose Caballero Jose Caballero On bench in series finale Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 11:16 AM Caballero is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. Analysis: Caballero has moved back into a near-everyday role in the Tampa Bay infield since Yandy Diaz (personal) was placed on the restricted list Saturday. Though he'll cede his spot in the lineup to Amed Rosario in the series finale in Toronto, Caballero started in each of the Rays' previous six contests, going 4-for-22 with a home run, a stolen base, a walk, two RBI and two runs.
Ben Rortvedt Ben Rortvedt Receiving afternoon off Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 11:13 AM Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. Analysis: Rortvedt will get a breather for the day game after he was behind the plate for the Rays in both of the previous two contests. Alex Jackson will start at catcher in the series finale, batting ninth.
Richie Palacios Richie Palacios Records 17th stolen base Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 10:07 AM Palacios went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Analysis: Palacios has gotten on base six times across 17 plate appearances in four games since the All-Star break. In addition to popping his fifth home run of the season in that span, he also has three stolen bases. Palacios has retained a large-side platoon role in the Rays' outfield and has started 10 of the last 11 games.
Jason Adam Jason Adam Takes loss against Jays Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 9:52 AM Adam (4-2) allowed four earned runs (two earned) on two walks and two hits while striking out one to take the loss Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Analysis: Adam entered the game in the eighth inning with the score tied at 2-2. He retired two of the first three batters he faced but let the next three hitters reach, all of whom came around to score on a pair of fielding miscues by the Rays. Adam has allowed five earned runs across his last three innings, but he still has an excellent 2.54 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 46 frames on the campaign.