COLLIN MCHUGH NEWS

Impressive in relief McHugh fired two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in a Grapefruit League loss to the Orioles on Tuesday, allowing a hit and recording three strikeouts.

Impact The veteran was able to put together his first scoreless effort in three trips to the mound this spring, an encouraging development after he'd already shown some improvement following a rocky debut by allowing an earned run over two frames the prior time out. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports manager Kevin Cash noted that pitchers which have the ability to serve as bulk relievers will be particularly valuable as starter's innings are managed more carefully coming off the abbreviated 2020 campaign, adding that he "can't imagine scenarios" where a versatile arm like McHugh isn't on the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steadier in second turn McHugh was saddled with the loss in Thursday's Grapefruit League defeat at the hands of Atlanta, allowing an earned run on a solo home run while giving up two other hits and a walk...

Impact The veteran continues to round himself back into shape after missing all of 2020, with Thursday's outing going a bit smoother than his Grapefruit League debut Sunday. McHugh notched a scoreless fifth frame upon entering the game before surrendering the home run in the sixth inning, but he was able to inch closer to the Rays' goal of stretching him out to up to four frames by the end of spring training in order to prepare him for what could be multiple roles.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Next up for Rays: Thursday, at Braves, 1:05 Tyler Glasnow is slated for his second exhibition game start, with Collin McHugh also scheduled to pitch.

MARCH 11, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Hit hard in spring debut McHugh, making his first game appearance since Aug. 30, 2019 in Sunday's Grapefruit League loss to the Twins, came away encouraged despite a rough one-inning outing, Adam Berry of...

Impact The right-hander's final line -- three earned runs allowed on three hits and a walk over one inning -- was undeniably abysmal, but McHugh was able to make a long-awaited return to the mound and got some robust work in the form of 25 pitches. The most critical takeaway for McHugh, who opted out of last season as a health precaution and while he finished his recovery from a forearm flexor strain, was that he reported feeling good physically after that workload. Manager Kevin Cash, who liked the way McHugh mixed his pitches, noted he plans to build the veteran up to three or four innings this spring "and see where it goes from there."

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Next up for Rays: Sunday at Twins, 1:05 Collin McHugh, Pete Fairbanks and Shane Baz are among those scheduled to pitch.

MARCH 7, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Getting closer to spring debut McHugh is slated to throw one more live batting practice before making his Grapefruit League debut, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran has been pacing himself in the first couple of weeks in spring camp after sitting out last season with the Red Sox while recovering from an elbow injury. McHugh landed in Tampa Bay in January on a one-year deal and is currently projected for a long-relief bullpen role, but given his extensive, solid body of work as a starter, he serves as quite the fallback rotation option for manager Kevin Cash.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Archer eager to re-establish himself with AL champion Rays

Chris Archer is back in familiar surroundings, eager to re-establish himself with the Tampa Bay Rays

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh opts out of 2020 MLB season Boston Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh joins the list of MLB players who've opted out of the 2020 season The Red Sox rotation took a hit on Su...

JULY 19, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Red Sox's Collin McHugh Opts out of 2020 MLB Season amid Elbow Injury Rehab The Boston Red Sox signed relief pitcher Collin McHugh this offseason, but he will reportedly miss the 2020 season with his new team...

JULY 19, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Won't be ready for opener McHugh (elbow) will not be ready for Opening Day, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The report does not cite anyone in management confirming McHugh's status, but it was borne from a discussion with Boston general manager Chaim Bloom, who addressed the unsettled nature of the rotation. A week ago, manager Ron Roenicke said McHugh needs to progress faster to make the Opening Day roster, so it's natural to assume that the right-hander, who still hasn't pitched in a game-like environment, will not be part of the 30-man roster July 24.

JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws side session McHugh (elbow) threw a side session Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Red Sox are unsure if McHugh will be ready to start the regular season due to a flexor strain. "Talking to [pitching coach] Dave Bush about him, he let it go like every few pitches," manager Ron Roenicke said. "But he didn't every pitch. He looked good. I thought the ball was coming out nice and clean, I thought the effort level was good." With both the pitcher and coaches pleased with how the session went, McHugh will be monitored Sunday to see how the elbow responds.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's Sports in Brief

JUNE 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No paychecks for 11 big leaguers: advance larger than salary

Eleven major leaguers won't be getting their twice-a-month paychecks during the abbreviated 60-game season

JUNE 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh brings to the table Here's what RHP Collin McHugh can do for the Red Sox. The biggest question mark for the Boston Red Sox heading into 2020 is undoubtedly thei...

JUNE 9, 2020 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

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MAY 6, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Daily Red Sox Links: Jhonny Pereda, Collin McHugh, Carlton Fisk The Red Sox made an actual, real-life transaction on Monday, acquiring Jhonny Pereda as they continue to stockpile catcher depth. (Sean McAd...

MARCH 24, 2020 • OVERTHEMONSTER.COM

Daily Red Sox Links: Eduardo Rodriguez, Collin McHugh, Kevin Plawecki The Red Sox are confident in Eduardo Rodriguez atop their rotation, no matter how long he may need to stay there. (Dawn Klemish; RedSox.com)...

MARCH 7, 2020 • OVERTHEMONSTER.COM