JI MAN CHOI NEWS

Rehab game action possibly on tap Choi (groin) could face live pitching in extended spring training games Friday and Saturday, the team's official site reports.

Impact If he indeed gets in on some game action over the next two days, Choi could be deemed ready for activation when first eligible Sunday. Choi has seemingly had a good week physically, as he reported feeling better while fielding grounders Tuesday.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akin expected to start for the Orioles against Rays

The Orioles will start Keegan Akin on Friday and the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan Yarbrough

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castro hits RBI double in 2-run 11th, Nats beat Rays 9-7

Starlin Castro hit an RBI double during a two-run 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 9-7

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Rays

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

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glasnow has 11 Ks in 7 innings, Rays beat Nationals 3-1

Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 over seven strong innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 for their 20th win in 24 games

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track for short stay Choi (groin) is feeling much better and has a chance to return from the injured list when first eligible Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi hit the injured list for the second time this season when he strained his left groin in early June. The issue doesn't appear to be a particularly serious one, however, and the Rays expect him back not long after the minimum if he isn't ready to go right away.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Meadows takes 10-game hit streak into matchup with Nationals

Tampa Bay's Meadows puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Nationals

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dunning scheduled to start for Texas against Tampa Bay

The Rangers will roll out Dane Dunning to the mound Sunday and the Rays will give Michael Wacha the start

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill, Rays to face Allard, Rangers

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Saturday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Kolby Allard

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays place Ji-Man Choi on 10-day injured list Rays notes | The first baseman expects his absence due to a groin strain to be a short one.

JUNE 5, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays

Kyle Gibson pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his return from the injured list and the Texas Rangers ended a nine-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Choi (groin strain) lands on 10-day IL ARLINGTON -- Ji-Man Choi is out of the lineup again, as the Rays placed their first baseman on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a left...

JUNE 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Rays 1B Ji-Man Choi on injured list with left groin strain The Tampa Bay Rays have placed first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the 10-day injured list because of a left groin strain

JUNE 4, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rays 1B Ji-Man Choi on injured list with left groin strain

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the 10-day injured list because of a left groin strain

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on injured list Choi was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left groin strain. The move is retroactive to June 3.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday the 31-year-old's groin issue hadn't improved after receiving treatment, so it's not a major surprise he's ending up on the injured list. Choi doesn't have an official timeline for his return, but he'll be eligible to be activated June 13. Yandy Diaz should handle the bulk of the reps at first base in the meantime for Tampa Bay.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers take 9-game slide into matchup with Rays

Texas heads into the matchup against Tampa Bay in a rut, losers of nine straight

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No improvement Choi (groin) wasn't feeling much better during the day Thursday and the team will know more about his status in the coming days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The hope was that after getting some treatment he could be available as a pinch hitter in Thursday's game against the Yankees, but it doesn't sound like that was the case. Manager Kevin Cash said the team might know more later in the evening or Friday. In the meantime, Yandy Diaz should handle the bulk of the work at first base.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough gets Rays 1st complete game in 5 years, tops Yanks

Ryan Yarbrough ended a 24-start winless skid with Tampa Bay’s first complete game in more than five years, Austin Meadows homered off shaky Yankees ace Gerrit Cole and drove in fiv...

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with groin soreness Choi is dealing with some groin soreness, which is why he is not in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash said Choi will get some treatment and will hopefully be available as a pinch hitter. Yandy Diaz is starting at first base and batting third.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Choi isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Choi will get a breather with left-hander Jordan Montgomery starting for the Yankees. Yandy Diaz will take over at first base and bat second.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Meadows has 3 RBIs, surging Rays beat Phillies 5-3

Austin Meadows drove in his third run on a tiebreaking RBI infield single during a two-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won for the 14th time in 15 games, 5-3 over the Phil...

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows homers and has 4 RBIs, Rays beat Royals 7-2

Austin Meadows homered and had four RBIs, Shane McClanahan went five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against southpaw Choi is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Choi will retreat to the bench with a southpaw (Mike Minor) on the bump for Kansas City. Yandy Diaz will get the start at first base for the Rays, while Austin Meadows serves as the club's designated hitter.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' 11-game win streak ends, fall to Keller, Royals 2-1

The Tampa Bay Rays’ 11-game winning streak came to an end when Brad Keller pitched seven strong innings and Salvador Perez hit a tiebreaking RBI single to give the Kansas City Roya...

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In lineup as expected Choi (knee) will lead off and serve as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Royals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi left Monday's game against the Blue Jays with a sore right knee, an issue which could have been a worrisome one given that he had surgery on the same knee in late March. The Rays said after the game that he wasn't expected to miss time, however, and that's indeed the case, as he's back in the lineup without missing a single start.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE