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Gavin Lux Gavin Lux Return unlikely this year
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 11:17 PM
Lux (shoulder) is unlikely to return this season, per MLB.com.
Analysis: Lux's most recent setback saw him get shut down in mid-July after receiving an injection in his right shoulder. His initial rehab assignment in April was halted by a sprained left ankle, and the infielder was later pulled off another minor-league stint with left shoulder inflammation. The Rays haven't officially ruled out Lux for the remainder of the year, but his status for the rest of 2026 is in major doubt. |
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Shane McClanahan Shane McClanahan Goes through simulated game
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 11:05 PM
McClanahan (back) threw two innings in a simulated game Thursday, per MLB.com.
Analysis: McClanahan is next scheduled to toss three innings in another outing in the next several days, according to president of baseball operations Erik Neander. The Rays believe the left-hander is dealing with only a minor bout of left mid-back tightness, and McClanahan appears to have a chance of avoiding heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining Tampa Bay's rotation. |
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Jake Woodford Jake Woodford Lands with Tampa Bay
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:43 PM
Woodford agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Woodford was cast off the Cubs' 40-man roster Tuesday and elected free agency a few days later. It didn't take long for the right-hander to find work, as he'll be brought in by the Rays on a minor-league deal to serve as pitching depth. Woodford owns a 7.18 ERA and 1.78 WHIP with 23 strikeouts across 26.1 innings in the big leagues this season between stops in Milwaukee and Chicago. |
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Liam Hicks Liam Hicks Taking seat against lefty
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:05 PM
Hicks is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Athletics.
Analysis: Lefty Jacob Lopez is starting for the Athletics, marking the first time the Rays have faced a southpaw since the left-handed-hitting Hicks joined the club. Nick Fortes will grab a start at catcher while Hicks rests. |
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Cedric Mullins Cedric Mullins Sitting versus southpaw
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:02 PM
Mullins is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Mullins starts against some lefties, but he'll take a seat Monday as the A's send southpaw Jacob Lopez to the bump. Jonny DeLuca will patrol center field. |
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Cam Booser Cam Booser Tallies seventh hold
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:12 PM
Booser picked up a hold Sunday against Seattle, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless seventh inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: After struggling to a 5.52 ERA in 31 innings for the White Sox in 2025, the 34-year-old left-hander continues to serve as a legitimate weapon out of Tampa Bay's bullpen this season. Booser has a 2.08 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 33:5 K:BB over 26 frames, also logging seven holds. |
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Chandler Simpson Chandler Simpson Racks up four more hits
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:39 PM
Simpson went 4-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: This was Simpson's fifth multi-hit effort over his last seven games. The double was also his first extra-base hit since July 24 versus the Guardians. The light-hitting outfielder is batting .304 with a .696 OPS, 31 stolen bases, 23 RBI, 48 runs scored, 12 doubles, six triples and no home runs across 110 contests this season. |
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Yandy Diaz Yandy Diaz Collects four hits
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:38 PM
Diaz went 4-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Diaz and Chandler Simpson led the way with four hits apiece as the Rays used small ball effectively in this win. While Diaz has hit safely in just three of his seven games in August, those three performances have included multiple hits. He's 8-for-32 (.2500 with two RBI this month, and he's batting .298 with an .821 OPS, 15 home runs, 65 RBI, 62 runs scored, 20 doubles, one triple and three stolen bases through 112 contests overall. |
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Steven Matz Steven Matz Earns save against Mariners
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:36 PM
Matz hit a batter but did not allow a hit or a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Matz has allowed one run over 8.2 innings since he returned from a sprained left ankle. This was his first save of the season, though he shouldn't be expected to factor into the late innings often -- he got the chance because Bryan Baker was rested Sunday after pitching the previous two days. Matz has filled a versatile role this year with a 5.55 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 47:20 K:BB through 61.2 innings over 21 games (10 starts). While the Rays' rotation is running a bit thin, Matz's usage out of the bullpen on consecutive days this weekend suggests he'll remain in a multi-inning relief role moving forward. |
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Ian Seymour Ian Seymour Earns third straight win
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:32 PM
Seymour (9-3) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win over the Mariners on Sunday.
Analysis: Seymour has won his last three outings (two starts), allowing just three runs over 16.2 innings with a 20:3 K:BB in that span. He had some ups and downs in July but looks to be getting on course as a starter after stretching out in the majors over the last couple of months. Seymour is at a 4.08 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 106:30 K:BB through 90.1 innings over 38 games (nine starts) this season, though he's also had some bulk-relief assignments. The southpaw's next appearance is projected to be at home versus the Orioles, and he should have some security in the rotation while Shane McClanahan (back) and Griffin Jax (elbow) are on the injured list. |
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Steven Wilson Steven Wilson Clears waivers
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 3:12 PM
The Rays outrighted Wilson to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
Analysis: The 31-year-old righty looks set to remain in the organization after Tampa Bay designated him for assignment Thursday upon activating him from the 60-day injured list. Wilson had spent the entire season on the shelf after dealing with lumbar disc inflammation dating back to spring training, but he had pitched effectively over eight rehab appearances prior to being reinstated, permitting just two runs on two hits and four walks over nine innings. |
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Michael Grove Michael Grove Back in majors
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:53 PM
The Rays recalled Grove from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was sent to Durham on Tuesday but will quickly return to the majors since Griffin Jax (elbow) was placed on the injured list. Grove has made two appearances for Tampa Bay this season and has given up two earned runs with a 4:0 K:BB over five innings. |
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Taylor Walls Taylor Walls Ready to go Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:37 PM
Walls (back) will start at shortstop and bat ninth Sunday against the Mariners, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old was withheld from the starting nine in Saturday's 3-2 win due to lower-back tightness, but he'll rejoin the lineup for the series finale in Seattle. Walls is batting .103 (3-for-29) with four walks, three steals and 11 strikeouts in his past 12 games. |
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Griffin Jax Griffin Jax Lands on injured list
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 12:50 PM
The Rays placed Jax (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Jax was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday versus the Mariners due to right elbow discomfort, so the move to the injured list isn't much of a surprise. The Rays are still looking to find more information regarding the severity injury, as Jax is scheduled to meet with a doctor in Dallas on Wednesday for a second opinion, per Ryan Bass of Rays.tv. The 31-year-old will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 21, though a longer absence could be in store given the nature of the injury. |
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Carson Williams Carson Williams Late addition to lineup
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 7:50 PM
Williams is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with Seattle.
Analysis: Williams will make his first appearance with the big-league club since May 27 after being recalled from Triple-A Durham on Friday. With Taylor Walls scratched from Saturday's lineup, Williams will take over at shortstop and bat ninth for Tampa Bay. In 33 plate appearances with the Rays, the 23-year-old has batted .100/.156/.133 with three RBI this season. |
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Taylor Walls Taylor Walls Scratched from lineup Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 7:40 PM
Tampa Bay scratched Walls (back) from Saturday's matchup against the Mariners, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Rays manager Kevin Cash scratched Taylor Walls from the second game of a three-game set against Seattle with lower back tightness. Carson Williams will replace Walls at shortstop and bat ninth for Tampa Bay. |
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Casey Legumina Casey Legumina Slotted in as opener Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 7:23 PM
Tampa Bay announced that Legumina will open Saturday's matchup with the Mariners, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: With the original starter Griffin Jax (elbow) sidelined as a late scratch, the Rays will resort to Legumina to act as the opener for Saturday's affair. Legumina, who was a Mariner earlier this season before being dealt to Tampa Bay, will make his second appearance against his former team this year. This will be the 29-year-old's fifth start of the campaign. Through 48.1 innings this season, the right-hander owns a 4.28 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB in 38 appearances. |
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Griffin Jax Griffin Jax Scratched from Saturday's start
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 7:19 PM
Tampa Bay scratched Jax from his schedule start against the Mariners on Saturday due to right elbow discomfort, per Ryan Bass of Rays.tv.
Analysis: The Rays will resort to a bullpen game after scratching Jax from the second game of a three-game set with the Mariners due to discomfort in his right elbow. Tampa Bay named Casey Legumina their opener for Saturday's affair. On the campaign, Jax owns a 6-9 record, 3.63 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 100:30 K:BB in 91.2 innings. |
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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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