AUGUST 6, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
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
Rays keep rotation in order; Drew Rasmussen to face Tigers Sunday Notes | Plans for a bullpen day, and extended rest for starters, had been considered.
Pitches well in loss Rasmussen (6-4) took the loss Tuesday against Toronto, allowing a run on six hits and two walks while striking out three in six innings.
Impact Rasmussen allowed a two-out RBI single in the first inning and then held Toronto scoreless the rest of the way. Since returning from a hamstring injury at the beginning of July, he's allowed two earned runs or fewer in five of his six starts, compiling a 2.38 ERA and 24:9 K:BB while allowing just one long ball in 30.1 innings in that span. His 88.1 innings on the season represent a career high in any professional season.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gausman allows 1-hit over 8 innings, Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1
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Chapman homers, Berríos gets win as Jays beat Tigers 4-1
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Registers another short start Rasmussen didn't factor in the decision against Baltimore on Wednesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out four batters over 4.2 innings.
Impact Rasmussen didn't allow any extra-base hits in the contest, but the Orioles were able to string together baserunners well enough to put up three runs (two earned) against him. The Rays appear intent on keeping the right-hander relatively fresh, as he's thrown five or more innings only twice over his past six starts despite delivering a respectable 3.45 ERA during that span. Rasmussen isn't going to pick up many wins if that trend continues, but he's pitched well enough this year to deserve a roster spot in deeper fantasy leagues.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings to end 4-game skid
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JULY 27, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
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Sharp in sixth win Rasmussen (6-3) gave up one earned run on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings to earn the win in a 7-3 victory over the Royals on Friday.
Impact Rasmussen looked good in his first start back after the All-Star break, holding the Royals to only one run over five innings of work on 94 pitches. He has been solid since coming back from a hamstring injury at the beginning of July and boasts a 2.29 ERA in four starts this month. The 26-year-old right-hander has excellent spin on his fastball and opponents are only hitting .228 on the four seamer so far this season. Rasmussen tentatively lines up for another favorable matchup at Baltimore on Wednesday.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diaz has big hit, Rasmussen sharp as Rays beat Royals 7-3 Yandy Diaz hit a three-run double, Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays returned from the All-Star break...
JULY 23, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Diaz has big hit, Rasmussen sharp as Rays beat Royals 7-3
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Allows three runs in no-decision Rasmussen did not factor in the decision against Boston on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five batters.
Impact Rasmussen got through three scoreless frames before Rafael Devers tagged him for a solo home run in the fourth. The right-hander gave up two more runs in the sixth but was able to complete the inning to notch his third quality start of the campaign. He departed in line for the loss, but a late Rays rally took him off the hook. Rasmussen notched a modest five strikeouts in the outing, but he racked up a more impressive 18 swinging strikes. He has made six starts since his last win, but he's allowed three or fewer runs in four of those appearances.
JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays score five in 7th, beat Boston 5-4 for four-game sweep
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Fans six in four innings Rasmussen tossed four scoreless innings against Cincinnati on Saturday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Rasmussen was effective in his second start following a recent stint on the IL due to a hamstring injury, but Cincinnati fouled off 24 pitches against him to help drive his pitch count up to 84 over four frames. Consequently, he was unable to go five innings for the second straight start since he returned. Nonetheless, it was a promising outing for the right-hander, and he has now given up just one earned run over 8.2 innings since his activation. Rasmussen hasn't thrown more than 88 pitches in any of his appearances this season, but that's usually enough for him to qualify for a win when he's pitching as effectively as he did Saturday.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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LEADING OFF: Plenty of LA All-Stars; Ray to face former team
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Throws 4.2 innings in return Rasmussen (hamstring) did not factor into the decision in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and two walk...
Impact In his return from the injured list, Rasmussen did fairly well to keep the Blue Jays' high-powered offense at bay. However, he issued two walks in the fifth inning and manager Kevin Cash would not let Rasmussen face Bo Bichette a third time. With that, Rasmussen fell short of qualifying for the win, but he should be available to add to his workload gradually in his subsequent starts after throwing 68 pitches (41 strikes) Saturday.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mejía HRs twice, Rays sweep doubleheader with Blue Jays
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Activated prior to start Rasmussen (hamstring) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Toronto.
Impact Although Rasmussen is technically serving as the 27th man for Saturday's twin bill, he should remain in the Rays' rotation now that he's recovered from his left hamstring strain. The right-hander didn't require a rehab assignment prior to being activated, so it's possible that he's on a slight pitch count after missing two and a half weeks.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
