JI MAN CHOI NEWS

Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak

Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets’ seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York visits Tampa Bay, looks to build on Walker's strong outing

New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Taijuan Walker

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

Rich Hill joined Cy Young and Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to strike out nine against the Yankees at age 41 or older, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat coronavirus-impacted New York 9...

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knee still feeling sore Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Choi is "not quite ready" to return from the 10-day injured list while he continues to manage soreness in his surgically repaired right knee,...

Impact After being pulled off his rehab assignment Wednesday, Choi rejoined the Rays to receive further treatment. While Choi was able to take part in batting practice Thursday, the Rays will continue to evaluate him on a day-to-day basis before the team determines his next step. Choi should factor into the mix at first base or designated hitter whenever he's ultimately activated.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York plays Tampa Bay after Cole's strong showing

New York looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Gerrit Cole

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole strikes out 12 in eight innings, Yankees beat Rays 1-0

Gerrit Cole struck out 12 over eight stellar innings, Aaron Hicks had a sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Despite 'minor' soreness, Choi nearing return First baseman Ji-Man Choi rejoined the Rays before Wednesday’s matchup against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, but Choi wasn’t in the lineup or act...

MAY 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Activation delayed Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Choi wasn't activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday after experiencing a "little bit" of renewed soreness in his surgically repaired righ...

Impact Choi was lifted from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham to receive a re-evaluation and further treatment in Tampa Bay, but Cash noted that the 29-year-old isn't believed to be dealing with any sort of setback. That said, the next steps for Choi remain unclear, as the Rays will likely wait and see how he responds to treatment before determining whether he'll be an option during the team's upcoming series with the Mets this weekend.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole expected to start for the Yankees against Rays

The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Wednesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Collin McHugh

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montgomery goes 6 strong innings, Yankees beat Rays 3-1

Jordan Montgomery pitched six strong innings, Aaron Judge and Gary Sánchez homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays designate INF-OF Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder-outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montgomery, Yankees to face Patino, Rays

The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Luis Patino

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Decisions, decisions for Rays, starting with Yoshi Tsutsugo, Ji-Man Choi Has the struggling slugger run out of time? Is the energetic first baseman ready to come off the injured list?

MAY 10, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

McClanahan, Rays to face Irvin, Athletics

The Athletics will roll out Cole Irvin to the mound Sunday and the Rays will give Shane McClanahan the start

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oakland hosts Tampa Bay, aims to build on Manaea's strong showing

Oakland looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Sean Manaea

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manaea scheduled to start as Oakland hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Friday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Sean Manaea

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base twice in second rehab game Choi (knee), playing in his second rehab game for Triple-A Durham, went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk in a win over Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact The recovering infielder had gone hitless and contributed a sacrifice fly in Tuesday's rehab debut, so Wednesday represented another step in the right direction. Choi filled the designated hitter role in his second game after starting at first base and playing five innings in the field 24 hours prior.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes 4-game losing streak into matchup with Tampa Bay

Los Angeles will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa Bay

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes first rehab appearance Choi (knee) went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly while starting at first base in a rehab game Tuesday with Triple-A Durham.

Impact Choi was making his first game appearance since early March during spring training after he spent the better part of the last month and a half recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. The 29-year-old is expected to play in several more games at Triple-A to get his timing right at the plate, but if he avoids any setbacks with his right knee, he could return from the 10-day injured list at some point next week. Choi would likely settle into a large-side platoon role at first base or designated hitter.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels look to end 3-game skid against Rays

Los Angeles will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa Bay

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cobb expected to start as Angels host the Rays

The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Tuesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Alex Cobb

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glasnow, Rays to face Ohtani, Angels

The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow on Monday while the Angels are expected to counter with Shohei Ohtani

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows, Margot lead Rays over Astros 5-4 to avoid sweep

Austin Meadows hit a three-run homer and later scored the go-ahead run on Manuel Margot’s pinch-hit single in the seventh inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 5-4

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston visits Tampa Bay, looks to build on Urquidy's solid outing

Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Jose Urquidy

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros in action against the Rays after McCullers Jr.'s strong showing

Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Lance McCullers

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS