JI MAN CHOI NEWS

Rays score 6 in the fifth inning for 7-3 win over Blue Jays

Shane Baz pitched six innings for his first win of the season, Harold Ramírez and Randy Arozarena hit two-run home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for Game 1 Choi isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Choi went 2-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout Friday but will be out of the lineup for Saturday's matinee. Harold Ramirez is serving as the designated hitter and batting third.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Choi isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Although Choi started against a left-handed pitcher Wednesday, he'll get a breather with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi on the mound Thursday. Harold Ramirez is serving as the designated hitter and batting third.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to start Wednesday Choi (ankle) will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Choi missed only game on account of left ankle pain, which he experienced while running the bases in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Pirates. Monday's team off day along with his absence from the lineup for Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee appears to have provided Choi with enough time to move past the injury. The Rays' decision to deploy Choi at first base rather than designated hitter suggests the ankle issue won't compromise him while moving laterally in the field.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers bring 4-game road win streak into matchup with the Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the road against the Tampa Bay Rays aiming to prolong a four-game road winning streak

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodruff fans 10 in return from IL, Brewers beat Rays 5-3

Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 over five innings in his return from the injured list and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with ankle pain Choi is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers due to pain in his left ankle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The injury explains why the lefty-hitting Choi is on the bench for the series opener with the Brewers, despite right-hander Brandon Woodruff toeing the rubber for Milwaukee. According to Topkin, Choi, who tweaked the ankle while running the bases in Sunday's win over the Pirates, expects to return to the lineup within the next couple of days.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Choi will be on the bench Tuesday against the Brewers, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi's off days nearly always come against lefties, so to see him on the bench here against righty Brandon Woodruff is somewhat unusual. It's possible he's dealing with an unreported minor injury, but it's also possible he's simply getting the day off. In either case, it will be Isaac Paredes who starts at first base Tuesday.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan strikes out 10, Rays beat Pirates 4-2 for sweep

Shane McClanahan struck out 10 over seven innings, Tampa Bay had a three-run seventh keyed by an overturend call and the Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Pittsburgh...

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays play the Pirates after Arozarena's 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Randy Arozarena's four-hit game on Saturday

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paredes hits 2-run single as Rays rally past Pirates 6-5

Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer in the eighth inning and a two-run single with two outs in the ninth, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches base three times Choi went 2-for-3 with a walk Wednesday against the Yankees.

Impact Choi reached base multiple times for the fifth time in his last six games. He's walked six times in that span, increasing his on-base percentage to .389 on the season. That's helped him maintain a .873 OPS across 186 plate appearances -- matching his highest mark as a Ray.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench against lefty Choi will sit Tuesday against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi has started just once all season against a southpaw and won't get to double that total here against Nestor Cortes. Isaac Paredes will take over at first base.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win

Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees...

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays take on the Orioles after Mejia's 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Baltimore Orioles after Francisco Mejía had four hits on Saturday in a 7-6 win over the Orioles

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs sixth homer Choi went 2-for-5 with one home run, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 7-6 victory over Baltimore.

Impact Choi struggled with elbow issues earlier in the season which saw him take a trip to the injured list, but he is swinging a hot bat in June. He entered Saturday with a .348/.392/.522 slash line this month. The veteran first baseman combines a patient approach at the plate with enough power for the Rays to like him slotted into the cleanup spot against right-handed pitchers, though he doesn't play much versus southpaws.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays snap skid, outlast Orioles 7-6 after blowing 4-run lead

Harold Ramirez hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Or...

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees host the Rays, try to continue home win streak

The New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays aiming to extend a 13-game home winning streak

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge, Higashioka HRs power streaking Yankees past Rays 4-3

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run, No. 9 batter Kyle Higashioka followed an intentional walk with a three-run drive and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay...

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against southpaw Choi isn't starting Wednesday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Choi started in the last three games and went 4-for-12 with a double, two RBI, a run, a walk and four strikeouts. However, Isaac Paredes will start at first base and bat fifth with left-hander Nestor Cortes on the mound for the Yankees on Wednesday.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole rebounds, Yanks expose shaky Rays' D in 2-0 win

Gerrit Cole put a career-worst pummeling behind him with six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees capitalized on shaky defense by the Tampa Bay Rays for a 2-0 victory

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB batting leader Arraez hits 1st slam, Twins beat Rays 6-5

Big league batting leader Luis Arraez hit his first career grand slam and the Minnesota Twins spoiled Shane Baz’s season debut, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against southpaw Choi will sit Friday against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi has made just a single start against a southpaw all season, so he'll unsurprisingly hit the bench here against lefty Devin Smeltzer. Harold Ramirez will handle first base Friday.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs fifth homer Choi went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Cardinals.

Impact Choi accounted for all of the Rays' offense with his fifth home run of the season. He's in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak, during which he's gone yard twice while tallying 10 RBI and seven runs scored. Choi now owns a .278/.367/.484 line across 147 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan wins 5th straight start, Rays sweep 3 from Cards

Shane McClanahan pitched eight superb innings to win his fifth consecutive start and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-1 victory

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS