Latest Rays injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
Rodríguez to undergo right elbow surgery as Rays' bullpen questions grow
CINCINNATI -- It was a disappointing day on Saturday for right-hander Manuel Rodríguez, as Rays skipper Kevin Cash announced before the club's 6-2 loss to the Reds that the high-leverage reliever will have surgery on his right elbow on Aug. 8.
Rays looking to right ship on road after Ha-Seong Kim lands on IL
CINCINNATI -- The injuries are piling up for the American League Wild Card-chasing Rays, and so are the road losses. Tampa Bay lost for the 11th time in 14 games away from George M. Steinbrenner Field, dropping a 7-2 decision to Cincinnati on Friday night at Great American Ball Park.
B. Lowe (left ankle/foot) placed on IL; Rays acquire Fairchild from Braves
TAMPA -- The Rays are once again without All-Star Brandon Lowe at a critical point of the season, as they placed the slugging second baseman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday afternoon due to left ankle/foot tendinitis. The Rays filled Lowe’s spot on the active roster by acquiring outfielder Stuart
McClanahan's rehab assignment paused with biceps soreness
TAMPA -- After working his way back to the mound, Rays ace Shane McClanahan sustained a setback that will put a pause on his Minor League rehab assignment. McClanahan will be pulled back from his rehab stint with Triple-A Durham due to soreness in his biceps, Rays manager Kevin Cash
Kim exits with injury, putting Rays' starting keystone combo on sideline
TAMPA -- Already playing without All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, the Rays lost another starting middle infielder on Monday night when Ha-Seong Kim exited their 8-3 loss to the White Sox due to lower back tightness. Now, having split the first four
Bigge says he feels close to normal in first comments since being struck by foul
TAMPA -- Hunter Bigge was lying on the ground in the Rays’ dugout at George M. Steinbrenner Field, tasting blood in his mouth and still in a daze after being struck in the face by a 105.1 mph foul ball. He wondered if he could move his body. He worried
All-Star B. Lowe, Rays hopeful for 'very short' IL stint with left oblique tightness
BOSTON -- After four days of waiting and hoping that Brandon Lowe would recover quickly enough to finish the first half healthy, the Rays placed their All-Star second baseman on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique tightness on Friday. The Rays recalled infielder Curtis Mead from Triple-A Durham
Rays pleased as McClanahan takes 'a great first step' with rehab outing
DETROIT -- A week after throwing a full-intensity bullpen session, Rays ace Shane McClanahan took another big step in his return to Tampa Bay’s rotation.
B. Lowe's early exit with side soreness 'very precautionary'
MINNEAPOLIS -- It was shaping up to be quite a birthday celebration for Brandon Lowe. On the day he turned 31, Lowe was named to the American League All-Star team for the second time in his career. He was also on the verge of setting a new franchise record with
Ha-Seong Kim activated from injured list, will make Rays debut
TAMPA -- Five months after signing Ha-Seong Kim to one of the largest free-agent deals in franchise history, the Rays added the dynamic shortstop to their active roster. The Rays reinstated Kim from the 60-day injured list on Thursday, an off-day ahead of a 10-game road trip through Minnesota, Detroit
In key rehab step, McClanahan 'looked like himself' in bullpen session
TAMPA -- Rays ace Shane McClanahan, sidelined since the end of Spring Training due to a nerve issue in his left triceps, threw a bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon that left Rays manager Kevin Cash “really encouraged” about the left-hander’s progress. He still has a long road ahead of him,
After being struck by foul ball, Bigge recovering from surgery for facial fractures
TAMPA -- A day after being struck in the face by a 105.1 mph foul ball while sitting in the dugout during Thursday night’s 4-1 loss to the Orioles at George M. Steinbrenner Field, Rays reliever Hunter Bigge underwent surgery to address multiple facial fractures. President of baseball operations Erik
Rays reliever Bigge struck in face by foul ball, hospitalized for evaluation
TAMPA -- Reliever Hunter Bigge was struck on the right side of his face by a foul ball while in the dugout and carted off the field during the Rays’ 4-1 loss to the Orioles on Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Bigge was taken to a local hospital
Rodríguez placed on IL with forearm strain
BOSTON -- The Rays lost a key part of their bullpen on Wednesday, as they placed right-hander Manuel Rodríguez on the 15-day injured list due to a right forearm strain before their series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Rodríguez last pitched Monday night, when he gave up
DeLuca (shoulder) looking for clarity after latest setback
TAMPA -- Just when it seemed like the Rays might have a surplus of outfield options, center fielder Jonny DeLuca suffered another setback in his recovery from a right shoulder strain. DeLuca was recalled from his Minor League rehab assignment after playing two games for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League
Kim 'in a really good spot' as rehab assignment, Rays debut nears
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Ha-Seong Kim participates in baseball activities with Rays
TAMPA -- Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is not yet back with the Rays, but he’s going to be around the team a lot more this week.
Simpson rests sore right hand ahead of finale with Marlins
MIAMI -- Chandler Simpson was not in the Rays’ lineup on Sunday afternoon after injuring his right hand on Saturday night during a slide at home plate in the ninth inning of Tampa Bay’s 4-0 win over Miami.
J. Lowe (3-for-5, 3R) and B. Lowe (3-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBIs) power Rays to win
TORONTO -- Josh Lowe could have come off the injured list on Tuesday night, rejoining the Rays' lineup for their series opener against the Blue Jays. Considering the frustration he felt when he went down with a right oblique strain on Opening Day, the time he missed and Tampa Bay’s
Bigge (lat) lands on IL as Lowe (oblique) begins Durham rehab assignment
TAMPA -- The Rays lost another key reliever to the injured list on Tuesday, but they avoided a potential scare with one of their most important players and should get another big part of their lineup back soon.
J. Lowe's rehab assignment delayed after back 'locked up'
NEW YORK -- Rays outfielder Josh Lowe will not begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Saturday after all. After a few successful rounds of batting practice earlier this week, Lowe had been slated to face pitchers in live batting practice on Friday and potentially begin a rehab assignment in
Lowe 'feels great' after hitting off pitching machine in next step to return
TAMPA -- The Rays saw their outfield depth depleted over the first month of the season, but a key contributor is getting closer to returning. Right fielder Josh Lowe took early batting practice before the Rays’ 3-1 loss to the Royals on Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the
Rays lose fast-starting rookie Mangum (groin strain) to IL
PHOENIX -- The Rays lost another key outfielder to the injured list on Thursday, as they placed rookie standout Jake Mangum on the 10-day IL due to a left groin strain. Mangum sustained the injury while hustling to beat a groundout in the fourth inning of the Rays’ 7-6 win
Palacios begins rehab assignment with Double-A Montgomery
One injured Rays player is on the comeback trail. Outfielder/infielder Richie Palacios, sidelined before Opening Day with a fractured right ring finger, began a Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Montgomery vs. Pensacola on Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Palacios played right field and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts