Mejia leads Rays against the Reds following 4-hit performance
The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Cincinnati Reds after Francisco Mejía had four hits against the Reds on TuesdayAPRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DREW RASMUSSEN #57 - PITCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
0-2 W-L •
1.08 WHIP •
2.83 ERA
0-2 W-L
1.08 WHIP
2.83 ERA
Runs into Jays buzzsaw Rasmussen (2-1) gave up five earned runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out four in 4.1 innings Friday in Toronto. He took the loss.
Impact After dominating a couple rebuilding clubs (Oakland and Washington) in his first two starts, Rasmussen faced a much tougher challenge against a strong Jays lineup in a hitter-friendly park and it showed in the box score. Rasmussen should still provide plenty of fantasy value over the rest of the season, but this outing showed that he's not a must-start regardless of the matchup and ballpark.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rays visit the Blue Jays to open 3-game series
The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on FridayAPRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay Rays are 13-0: By The Numbers
The Rays are 13-0, tying the MLB post-1900 record for consecutive wins to begin a season. Here are the numbers to know from their historic s...APRIL 13, 2023
Sharp in win Rasmussen (2-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing one hit and no walks over seven scoreless innings against the Athletics. He struck out eight.
Impact Rasmussen has had a pair of favorable matchups to begin the season, as he struck out seven in six scoreless frames against the Nationals on Monday prior to Sunday's gem against Oakland. Regardless of his opponents, he's allowed just three baserunners while striking out 15 in 13 scoreless innings to earn back-to-back wins. The righty posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 28 starts last year, and he's shown no signs of slowing down in 2023. Rasmussen tentatively lines up for a slightly tougher test on the road against Toronto on Friday, but he's still a solid fantasy play given his dominance over his first two starts.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rays rout A's 11-0, tie best MLB opening in 20 years at 9-0
The Tampa Bay Rays matched the best start to a major league season in 20 years, routing the Oakland Athletics 11-0 for a 9-0 record as Drew Rasmussen combined on a one-hitter and B...APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays look to keep home win streak going, host the Athletics
The Tampa Bay Rays, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Oakland AthleticsAPRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fires six scoreless frames Rasmussen (1-0) earned the win over Washington on Monday, yielding two hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over six scoreless innings.
Impact Rasmussen was very efficient in his first outing of the season, needing only 66 pitches to make it through six fames. The right-hander surrendered just a pair of singles and threw 50 of 66 pitches for strikes en route to the win. Rasmussen has been somewhat undervalued in fantasy despite posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.04 WHIP as a full-time starter last season, but more appearances like Monday's could help him develop more hype. He's tentatively scheduled to face a weak-hitting Oakland offense at home in his next start.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Numbers simply ridiculous for Rasmussen, Rays WASHINGTON -- Even without injured ace Tyler Glasnow, the Rays’ rotation has lived up to the Spring Training hype and led Tampa Bay to the b...
APRIL 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
Rays 4-0 for 1st time, Rasmussen beats Nationals 6-2
Luke Raley homered twice, Drew Rasmussen pitched six shutout innings and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2 for the first 4-0 start in team historyAPRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays take win streak into game against the Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Washington NationalsAPRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sharp in recent spring outing Rasmussen allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out three across three innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.
Impact Rasmussen was hit hard in his first outing of the exhibition season, but he rebounded his second time out. In addition to the solid line, he also ramped up to 47 pitches and should continue to stretch out across his next couple of appearances prior to the regular season. Rasmussen is coming off a breakout campaign in which he transitioned from a reliever to a full-time starter and posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 146 innings.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eflin makes good 1st impression with Rays after big deal
Zach Eflin made a good first impression with the Tampa Bay RaysMARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays finalize Zach Eflin's $40 million, 3-year contract
The Rays finalized Zach Eflin’s $40 million, three-year contract on Tuesday, the largest deal for a free agent in Tampa Bay historyDECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP Source: RHP Eflin agrees to $40 million deal with Rays
A person familiar with the deals tells the Associated Press that former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin has agreed to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a three-year, $40 million...DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bogaerts hits slam, Eovaldi strong as Red Sox beat Rays 6-0
Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam and Nathan Eovaldi pitched five scoreless innings in what could be his final appearance in a Red Sox uniform to help the Boston Red Sox beat the pl...OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Being saved for postseason Rasmussen will not make his scheduled start Wednesday in Boston as the Rays look to line him up for the postseason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact This makes sense from the team's perspective. Rasmussen had a 2.40 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 55 strikeouts in 63.2 innings over his final 11 appearances. It's unclear who will make the spot start Wednesday.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shows excellent control in win Rasmussen (11-7) gave up two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out three over seven innings to earn the win in a 7-3 victory over the Astros on Friday.
Impact Rasmussen continued his superb 2022 campaign with a win over the best team in the American League to clinch the Rays a postseason birth. Rasmussen did not walk a batter and lasted seven strong innings despite throwing only 73 pitches. The 27-year-old right-hander has shown excellent control by walking only 31 batters in 146 innings pitched this season. He is tentatively expected to make his final regular season start of the year at Boston on Wednesday, although that could change depending on how the Rays plan to use him in the playoffs.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays clinch AL wild-card spot; Astros get AL home-field edge
Drew Rasmussen pitched seven effective innings and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a playoff spot for the fourth straight season, beating the Houston Astros 7-3OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays visit the Astros to begin 3-game series
The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on FridaySEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays miss chance to clinch, lose 2-1 as Guardians rally late
Rookies Oscar Gonzalez and Steven Kwan drove in runs in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians kept Tampa Bay from clinching one of the AL’s three wild-card spots, rallying t...SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in quality start Rasmussen (10-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over 6.1 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out five.
Impact Rasmussen surrendered a double from Teoscar Hernandez in the seventh inning prior to exiting the game, so he was charged with one of the three runs from second baseman Whit Merrifield's seventh inning blast off lefty reliever Brooks Raley. The righty has recorded three-straight losses allowing nine runs in 16.1 innings. The 27-year-old's home results have been much better as he boasts a 2.24 ERA and 0.83 WHIP over 76.1 innings compared to a 3.59 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 62.2 innings on the road.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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
Blue Jays bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to stop their three-game slide with a win against the Tampa Bay RaysSEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arozarena 6 RBIs, Rays beat Blue Jays, tie for AL WC lead
Randy Arozarena hit his 20th homer and drove in six runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto 10-6, tying the Blue Jays at the top of the AL wild-card standingsSEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
