JASON ADAM NEWS

Makes return from IL Adam (oblique) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Adam spent three weeks on the IL with a left oblique strain but is ready to rejoin the Rays' bullpen after throwing off a mound without issue in recent days. He will return to a high-leverage relief role.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session Saturday Adam (oblique) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact If that workout goes smoothly, Adam could begin facing live hitters next week in instructional league games with an eye on returning to the Rays' bullpen just before the end of the regular season. He's been on the injured list since late August because of a left oblique strain.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to return soon Adam (oblique) is hoping to return from the injured list following the team's current road trip, MLB.com reports.

Impact Adam has been sidelined since Aug. 29 and is eligible to return as soon as Sept. 14. While he may not be ready to be activated when first eligible, the team is hoping to get him back in time for a pivotal intra-division series with the Orioles beginning on the 19th. While the target date has been set, it's unclear what steps Adam has taken toward a potential return.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list The Rays placed Adam on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a left oblique strain.

Impact With Adam set to miss roughly two weeks, Pete Fairbanks should now have a firm hold of the Rays' closer job for the near future. Taj Bradley will come up from Triple-A Durham to fill Adam's roster spot and is set to start Sunday against Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to IL with oblique strain Adam will be placed on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Adam last pitched on Sunday and it's not clear whether he suffered the injury then or on another occasion. Either way, he's slated to miss the next couple weeks of action, which is a major blow to the Rays' bullpen. Pete Fairbanks was already first in line for closer duties with Tampa Bay but should have a tighter grip on the job while Adam is out.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down save No. 12 Adam tossed a 1-2-3 ninth to pick up his 12th save of the year in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact Adams picked up his first save since June 14th after sending down the Yankees' hitters in order on 15 pitches. Adams still appears to be the next man up in the pecking order for saves should Peter Fairbanks ever be unavailable like he was Sunday. Adam has picked up two wins, a save and a hold in 10 appearances in August while registering a 3.27 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB in 11 innings.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 11th save Adam picked up the save Wednesday against the Athletics, allowing one hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Adam continues to operate as Tampa Bay's primary closer with Pete Fairbanks (hip) on the injured list. The former sports a 2.76 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB across 31 appearances (29.1 innings), but he's just 11-for-15 in save opportunities. While Adam has been steady as a late-inning option, Fairbanks' impending return will likely reduce Adam's overall fantasy value moving forward.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 10th save Adam picked up the save in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Twins, striking out one over one inning.

Impact Adam entered the game in the ninth with a 4-2 lead and retired all three hitters he faced to record his 10th save of the season. It was a nice rebound outing for the Rays reliever after blowing the save Wednesday against these same Twins. He's now converted five of his last six save opportunities and holds a 2.96 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP while holding down the closer role in the absence of Pete Fairbanks (hip).

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win after blown save Adam (2-1) blew his fourth save of the season but still picked up the win in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Twins, giving up a run in the ninth inning on a hit and a walk while a...

Impact Tampa Bay deployed a bullpen day and kept Minnesota off the board for eight innings, but Adam's control deserted him in the ninth and nearly led to disaster. After he gave up the tying run and loaded the bases with one out, however, the Rays were able to turn a slick 5-4-3 double play to end the threat, setting the stage for Randy Arozarena to walk it off in the bottom of the frame. Adam is now 9-for-12 in converting save chances since the beginning of May, but he'll continue to hold down the fort as the closer until Pete Fairbanks (hip) is able to get healthy -- or the front office swings a deal for high-leverage reinforcements.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns ninth save Adam picked up the save Monday against the Red Sox, striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact Adam improved to 9-for-12 in save chances Monday, striking out a pair while setting the Red Sox down in order in the ninth. The 31-year-old right-hander hasn't allowed a run in his last five appearances (5.1 innings), lowering his ERA to 2.84 with a 1.11 WHIP and 35:10 K:BB through 25.1 innings this season. Adam should remain Tampa's primary ninth-inning option while Pete Fairbanks (hip) is sidelined.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects eighth save Adam recorded his eighth save of the season in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, walking one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact With Pete Fairbanks (hip) continuing to have trouble staying healthy, Adam has been the most reliable arm in the Rays' bullpen this season. The 31-year-old righty has gone 8-for-10 on save chances since the beginning of May with a 23:6 K:BB through 14 innings, but if Tampa Bay looks outside the organization and trades for a high-leverage arm or two, Adam could find himself back in a fireman role similar to last year's when he wound up with 21 holds and eight saves despite elite ratios.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two-inning save Adam picked up the save in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Dodgers, allowing just one walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings.

Impact Pete Fairbanks was slated to come in for the ninth after Adam pitched the eighth. However, Fairbanks suffered an injury while warming up, leaving it up to Adam to finish the game. It was an impressive performance from the 31-year-old Adam. He'd been struggling of late, pitching to a 13.50 ERA over his last five appearances (3.1 innings). For the season, Adam now sports a 3.22 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 30:8 K:BB across 22.1 innings while going 7-for-10 in save chances. If Fairbanks is forced to miss time, Adam would step back into the primary closing role for Tampa Bay.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs sixth save Adam picked up the save in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Brewers. He struck out one over two-thirds of a scoreless inning.

Impact Adam got the save opportunity after Pete Fairbanks closed out Friday Night's win and didn't allow a single baserunner in his time on the mound. Adam stepped in for Trevor Kelly, who opened up the ninth and walked both Rowdy Tellez and Brian Anderson before being yanked. Through 21 appearances (19.2 innings) Adam holds a 2.75 ERA with a 25:6 K/BB.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save against Mets Adam blew a save against the Mets on Wednesday, allowing three runs on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters over one inning.

Impact Adam got the call from the bullpen with the Rays up by three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, but he couldn't get the job done. The right-hander put the first two batters he faced on base via a walk and hit-by-pitch, then retired the next two hitters before serving up a game-tying three-run homer to Francisco Alvarez. It was the second blown save over the past three outings for Adam, whose ERA shot up from 1.59 to 3.00 as a result of Wednesday's collapse. Co-closer Pete Fairbanks also blew a save with a poor appearance Wednesday, and the pair will likely continue sharing fireman duties moving forward.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth save Adam picked up the save Sunday with a clean ninth inning, sealing an 8-7 win over the Yankees.

Impact Adam blew his first save in his last outing against the Yankees on Friday but bounced back Sunday, setting down New York 1-2-3 to cap Tampa Bay's one-run victory. The 31-year-old Adam has been excellent this season, allowing just one earned run in his last 9.2 innings, lowering his ERA to 1.59 with a 1.00 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB through 17 innings this season. Pete Fairbanks (forearm) is expected to return on Tuesday for the Rays, though Adam has done his part to maintain a share of the ninth-inning job.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Friday Adam (0-1) allowed one earned run on one hit across 0.2 innings to take the loss Friday against the Yankees.

Impact Adam entered the game with a one-run lead and a runner on first base in the eighth inning. He served up a two-run home run to Anthony Rizzo -- the first batter he faced -- to take his first loss of the season. Adam had allowed two earned runs across 15.1 innings entering the contest, so this was a misstep among a larger track record of strong performances. He should continue to see plenty of save chances so long as Pete Fairbanks (forearm) is sidelined.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out side in ninth Adam picked up the save during Monday's 3-0 win over the Orioles, striking out the side over a scoreless ninth in which he allowed one hit and didn't walk a batter.

Impact With Pete Fairbanks (forearm) on the injured list, Adam continues to operate as the Rays' go-to closer. He's recorded four saves over his past five outings and holds a 10:1 K:BB during that stretch. Fairbanks has started to play catch again and is eligible to return May 16.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures third save Adam picked up the save during Friday's 5-4 win over the Yankees, tossing a scoreless ninth in which he allowed one hit and zero walks while striking out one.

Impact With Pete Fairbanks (forearm) on the 15-injured list, Adam has drawn three saves chances over the past week and was able to secure the win in each of those games. The right-hander is now 3-for-4 in save opportunities and currently sports a 1.35 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP and a 17:5 K:BB across 14 outings (13.1 innings). As long as Fairbanks is sidelined, Adam will presumably be Tampa Bay's go-to closer.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes ninth inning scare Adam picked up the save Thursday against Pittsburgh. He allowed two runs (zero earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out three over one inning.

Impact Adam nearly blew his second save of the season Thursday, walking Tucupita Marcano after striking out Rodolfo Castro to start the ninth. Marcano advanced to second after an error by Taylor Walls on a fielder's choice hit by Bryan Reynolds left both runners safe. Both Reynolds and Marcano came around to score on a Carlos Santana bases-clearing double to right with two outs. However, Adam managed to stave off the Pirates' comeback efforts, striking out Connor Joe to end the game. Though Adam should continue to receive closer's work with Pete Fairbanks (finger) on the 15-day injured list, he could face competition if his struggles sustain.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first save Adam picked up the save in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Pirates. He allowed no runs on one hit while striking out three over one inning.

Impact Adam saw his first save chance of the season with Pete Fairbanks (finger) still unavailable. The 31-year-old Adam took advantage of the opportunity, striking out three Pirates to seal a 4-1 win. Adam is off to another strong start in his second season with Tampa Bay, pitching to a 1.59 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP and 13:1 K:BB through 11.1 innings. He'll likely be the Rays' preferred option in the ninth while Fairbanks is out.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan gets fourth win, Rays rout Manoah, Blue Jays 8-1

Shane McClanahan pitched six effective innings in his fourth straight win, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by topping the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

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