BROOKS RALEY NEWS

Nearing return to Grapefruit mound Raley (hamstring) pitched in a minor-league game Wednesday and is on track to return to Grapefruit League action this weekend, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Raley suffered a low-grade strain of his left hamstring earlier this month as he was gearing up to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but he has checked most of the necessary boxes in the weeks since and should be good to go for Opening Day. The left-hander could factor into the saves mix for the Mets in 2023 with Edwin Diaz (knee) already done for the year.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Opening Day Raley (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Sunday and believe he's on track for Opening Day, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Raley is hoping to get in at least one Grapefruit League game by the end of the week. The left-hander has been out with a left hamstring strain, and was forced off the World Baseball Classic roster. Raley could be an option for saves if he is healthy, but he'll need to get in at least a game or two in Florida if he's going to be a part of the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might be in mix for saves Raley (hamstring) and David Robertson are viewed as the primary options for saves for the Mets in the event that Edwin Diaz (knee) is lost for a significant period of time after th...

Impact Raley collected six saves for the Rays last season before being traded to the Mets in December. The left-hander was dominant in 2022 against lefties and righties alike, so there aren't platoon split worries. Robertson might be higher in the pecking order given his long history as a closer, but both should be on the radars of mixed-league fantasy managers. Raley is working his way back from a hamstring injury but is expected to be ready to pitch in a game in a few days.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Strong Possibility' That Mets' Brooks Raley Will be Ready for Opening Day Brooks Raley says there is a “strong possibility” that he’ll be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Plays catch Tuesday Raley (hamstring) returned to Mets camp and played catch Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Raley had to pull out of the World Baseball Classic because of a low-grade left hamstring strain, but he's expected to be fine. The lefty won't appear in a game for at least a week, but the Mets anticipate the reliever being ready to roll on Opening Day.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Melvin ponders 6-man rotation, opening day starter

The San Diego Padres are flirting with the idea of beginning the season with a six-man pitching rotation

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back Tuesday Raley (hamstring) is expected back Tuesday for the Mets, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Raley was diagnosed with a low grade left hamstring strain Saturday, and the left-hander was forced to withdraw from the American roster for the World Baseball Classic. Even if he misses a few extra days, it appears that this won't be an injury that carries into the regular season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring strain Raley was diagnosed with a low-grade left hamstring strain Saturday.

Impact Raley was removed from the American roster for the World Baseball Classic on Friday, but the reason was initially undisclosed. It now looks likely that he could open the season on the injured list, though the Mets have yet to announce a timeline.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Brooks Raley Leaves Team USA due to Injury Mets reliever Brooks Raley is off Team USA’s roster due to an injury.

MARCH 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Removed from WBC roster Raley was removed from the Team USA roster Friday due to an undisclosed injury, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Raley has been replaced by Aaron Loup for the tournament. The specifics of the injury are unknown at this time.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets set to shatter payroll records, soar to about $350M

Steve Cohen’s New York Mets are on track to shatter spending records in his third season as owner, boosting payroll to about $350 million for purposes of the luxury tax and poised...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LIVE: Mets welcome new arms Robertson, Quintana, Raley The Mets are holding a media availability via Zoom with new pitchers David Robertson, José Quintana and Brooks Raley. The Mets bolstered the...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Mets ink veteran pitcher Jose Quintana to two-year deal, land lefty Brooks Raley in trade SAN DIEGO — The Mets promised to remain active in the starting pitching market and they made good on their promise Wednesday morning, agreei...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shipped to Mets The Mets acquired Raley from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Keyshawn Askew, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Aside from All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, the Mets were lacking in reliable setup options last season, and the team's relief depth became further tested earlier this winter when all of Seth Lugo, Trevor May, Joely Rodriguez and Adam Ottavino became free agents. The addition of Raley thus addresses a major need, as he'll give the Mets a proven left-handed arm to slot in front of Diaz in the late innings. Raley covered 53.2 frames for Tampa Bay in 2022, collecting one win, six saves and 22 holds while pitching to a 2.68 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox put RHP Ort on restricted list, recall Duran

The Boston Red Sox put right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort on the restricted list and recalled outfielder Jarren Duran from Triple-A Worcester

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manoah, Merrifield lead Blue Jays to 3-1 win over Rays

Alek Manoah pitched seven shutout innings, Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays regained the top AL wild-card spot with a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5

Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rare stumble in loss Raley (1-2) allowed three earned runs on three hits across one inning to take the loss Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Raley entered the game with a one-run lead, but he allowed a three-run home run to Kyle Tucker to take the loss. Entering Wednesday's appearance, Raley had turned in 10 consecutive scoreless appearances -- spanning 10.2 innings -- while also picking up six holds in that span. Despite the stumble, Raley has been excellent for the Rays this season by maintaining a 2.47 ERA and 0.92 WHIP across 51 frames.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros sweep struggling Rays behind Tucker, McCullers

Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer, Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven effective innngs and the AL West champion Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Ra...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers score 4 early, including Lowe HR, hold off Rays 4-3

Nathaniel Lowe hit his 25th home run in a four-run inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from restricted list Raley was reinstated from the restricted list Friday.

Impact Raley was unavailable for the Rays' series in Toronto this week due to his vaccination status, but he'll rejoin the team's bullpen ahead of Friday's series opener against the Rangers. Over 19 appearances since the All-Star break, he's picked up 10 holds while posting a 0.92 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 19.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette late HR, Jays edge Rays in testy contender matchup

Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning after being hit by a high fastball in his previous at-bat, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a testy, 3-2 win ove...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays put LHP Raley on restricted list, add three RHPs

The Tampa Bay Rays put three new pitchers on the roster Monday before a pivotal four-day, five-game series against wild-card rival Toronto

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays reliever Raley to miss Canada trip over vaccine issue

Tampa Bay reliever Brooks Raley will miss the Rays’ five-game, four-day series at Toronto because players must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter Canada

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rasmussen no-hit try into 6th after near-gem, Rays top KC

Drew Rasmussen took a no-hitter into the sixth inning in his first start since making a serious perfect game bid and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS