JI MAN CHOI NEWS

Drives in three Friday Choi went 1-for-3 with a walk and three RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact A bases-loaded hit by pitch in the fourth inning and a two-run single in the sixth accounted for Choi's production. The 30-year-old is on a tear with the All-Star break approaching, slashing .345/.457/.517 over his last nine games with a homer and eight RBI.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays

Three Tampa Bay relievers combined on five more scoreless innings, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and the Rays won their fifth consecutive game, 7-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup for Game 2 Choi will not start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader as lefty Sam Hentges takes the ball for Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Choi will get a breather after recording a walk while going hitless in Game 1. Yandy Diaz will start at first base as Wander Franco mans the hot corner.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in win Choi went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a win over Cleveland on Monday.

Impact Choi's second multi-hit effort in the last seven games pushed his season slash line to an impressive .270/.387/.420 across 119 plate appearances. Choi has already matched his home-run (three) and RBI (16) totals from 2020 in nine fewer games, and both his average and OBP currently rank as career highs.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On base thrice in loss Choi went 1-for-1 with two walks in a loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Impact Choi was one of the few offensive bright spots for the spiraling Rays, pushing his season on-base percentage to a career-high .383 by reaching safely three times. The veteran has been particularly productive over the last week, hitting .350 (7-for-20) with a double, a home run, five RBI, three walks and three runs across his last six games.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches three-run shot Choi went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Angels.

Impact Choi went deep off Mike Mayers in the sixth inning to put the Rays on top before the Angels' bats came alive late in the game. It was his third homer of the season and first since May 21. The 30-year-old lefty owns an .821 OPS with eight extra-base hits through 101 plate appearances this season. Even with his big weekend, Choi is just 10-for-44 (.227) in June.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 25th homer, drives in 3 as Angels beat Rays 6-4

Shohei Ohtani hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels stopped a five-game losing streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bangs out four hits Choi went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in a win over the Angels on Saturday.

Impact The first baseman drove in Randy Arozarena with a fifth-inning single and added another RBI in the seventh with a double that once again plated Arozarena. It was the first four-hit effort of the season for Choi, who is slashing .272/.392/.407 with two home runs and 13 RBI across 97 plate appearances.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays win 4th in a row, send Angels to 5th straight loss

Shane McClanahan pitched six effective innings, Brett Phillips drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-3 for their fourth straight win

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe go-ahead HBP, Rays win; Angels' Ohtani homers again

Shohei Ohtani led off by homering for the seventh time in nine games, a long drive off an overhanging catwalk, but the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Los Angeles Angels 4-3

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bid for combined no-hitter vs Rays ends in 8th

Kevin Kiermaier doubled off reliever Darwinzon Hernández with one out in the eighth inning for Tampa Bay’s first hit against the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Tuesday Choi will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Choi has only made three starts against southpaws all season, so it's no surprise to see him hit the bench against Eduardo Rodriguez. Yandy Diaz will handle first base in his absence.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners score 2 in 9th to rally past Rays 6-5

Shed Long Jr. hit a tying double in the bottom of the ninth inning and pinch-hitter Kyle Seager singled home the winning run to rally the Seattle Mariners past the Tampa Bay Rays 6...

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grandal's single in 10th gives White Sox 8-7 win over Rays

Yasmani Grandal hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Tampa Bay 8-7, taking two of three from the Rays in a matchup of division leaders

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Tuesday Choi is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi returned from a groin injury Monday, going 0-for-2 with a pair of walks. He won't be asked to start two games in a row right away, though he likely would have found himself on the bench regardless of the injury given the matchup against southpaw Dallas Keuchel. Yandy Diaz will handle first base in his absence.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On base twice in return Choi (groin), activated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 0-for-2 with two walks in a win over the White Sox on Monday.

Impact The returning infielder started and played the full game at first base. Now that he's back in the fold, Choi will look to build on an already impressive .292/.452/..500 slash line that includes six extra-base hits (four doubles, two home runs) and 11 RBI across just 62 plate appearances.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB-best Rays power past White Sox; Glasnow exits early

Austin Meadows, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 for their fourth straight win

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from injured list Choi (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi recently appeared in two games at extended spring training, and manager Kevin Cash was impressed with the first baseman's progress. He had been on the injured list since June 2 but will return to action after spending just over the minimum amount of time on the shelf. Mike Brosseau was sent down in a corresponding move.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena slam, Rays 'pen hand Orioles 15th road loss in row

Randy Arozarena hit his first career grand slam, Tampa Bay relievers threw seven no-hit innings, and the Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 15th consecutive road loss with a 7...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be activated Monday Manager Kevin Cash said Sunday that Choi's (groin) two games at extended spring training went "really well" and that the first baseman will be further evaluated Sunday before poten...

Impact While Cash didn't explicitly say that Choi will be reinstated for the series against the White Sox, things appear to be trending in that direction. Choi has been on the shelf since suffering a left groin strain June 2, but could return after barely eclipsing the minimum stay on the IL.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles take 3-game slide into matchup with Rays

Baltimore is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Tampa Bay

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays hand Orioles record-setting 14th road loss in row, 5-4

Joey Wendle had an RBI double during a three-run first inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their record-setting 14th consecutive road loss, 5...

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lopez scheduled to start for Baltimore against Tampa Bay

The Orioles will start Jorge Lopez on Saturday while the Rays are expected to counter with Rich Hill

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays become first team to reach 40 wins, 4-2 over Orioles

Ryan Yarbrough followed up a rare Tampa Bay complete game with six solid innings and the Rays became the first team to reach 40 wins this season, beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-2

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Working in rehab games Choi (groin) received eight at-bats at extended spring training and will play the field in a rehab game Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 30-year-old will be re-evaluated after playing the field since he's eligible to return from the injured list Sunday. Choi could be activated for Sunday's series finale versus the Orioles if all goes well during his rehab work this weekend.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE