JI MAN CHOI NEWS

Available off bench Choi (elbow) is feeling better and is available off the bench if needed Friday, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.

Impact Choi is on the bench for the second game in a row while dealing with a slightly hyperextended left elbow, but it looks as though he could be back in action soon. Yandy Diaz will start at first base Friday against the Twins.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Choi (elbow) is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi will sit for the second consecutive contest while dealing with a slight hyperextension of his left elbow. The 30-year-old isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list, but he'll miss at least two games. Yandy Diaz will receive another look at first base while Taylor Walls mans the hot corner.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow injury Choi isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners due to a slightly hyperextended left elbow, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash said prior to Thursday's matchup that Choi could be available if needed, but the team will try to stay away from him. The 30-year-old isn't expected to require an IL stint, but Yandy Diaz will shift to first base while Taylor Walls starts at the hot corner Thursday.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against left-hander Choi isn't starting Wednesday's game against Seattle.

Impact Choi will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Marco Gonzales is on the mound for the Mariners. Yandy Diaz will start at first base while Taylor Walls enters the lineup at the hot corner.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners look to extend win streak, take on the Rays

The Seattle Mariners are looking to keep a four-game win streak intact when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilbert, Frazier lead Mariners past error-prone Rays, 8-4

Logan Gilbert pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings, Adam Frazier hit a three-run double and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McClanahan 1st Rays starter to get win, 5-2 over Red Sox

Shane McClanahan became Tampa Bay’s first starting pitcher to get a win this season as the Rays overcame a two-run, first-inning deficit and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact With southpaw Rich Hill on the hill for Boston, the Rays will stock up some extra right-handed bats in the series finale. The lefty-hitting Choi will bow out of the lineup while the righty-hitting Harold Ramirez steps in as Tampa Bay's designated hitter.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Red Sox on 3-game home losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to end their three-game home losing streak with a win over the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

On bench versus lefty Choi is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Choi started the past two games and will take a seat Tuesday with southpaw Justin Steele on the mound for Chicago. Harold Ramirez will take over at first base for Tampa Bay.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki extends hitting streak to 9, Cubs beat cold Rays 4-2

Rookie Seiya Suzuki extended his hitting streak to nine games, tying Akinori Iwamura for the longest by a Japanese-born player at the start of a major league career, and the Chicag...

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arozarena leads Rays past White Sox 9-3 to stop 4-game slide

Randy Arozarena doubled twice and finished with three hits as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Chicago White Sox 9-3 to stop a four-game slide

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu homers, Hendriks escapes in 9th as White Sox beat Rays

José Abreu homered for the first time this season, closer Liam Hendriks left the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in starting nine Choi isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Even though right-hander Michael Kopech is starting for the White Sox on Saturday, Choi will be on the bench for the second time in the last three games. Harold Ramirez will start at first base and bat fourth.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burger homers, Cease deals for White Sox in 3-2 vs Rays

Rookie slugger Jake Burger had a solo homer and an RBI single, Dylan Cease dominated into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches base twice Choi went 1-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Choi smacked an RBI double and came around to score during the sixth inning but it wasn't enough to complete a comeback. The hot-hitting lefty is now slashing .526/.640/1.000 with five extra-base hits through 25 plate appearances. He's reached base at least twice in six consecutive games.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Thursday Choi is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With southpaw Cole Irvin on the bump for Oakland in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Choi will retreat to the bench. Yandy Diaz will move across the diamond to replace Choi at first base.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains hot with solo homer Choi went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the A's.

Impact Tampa Bay wasn't able to produce much offense Wednesday, but Choi kept his hot start to the campaign going with his second homer. The first baseman extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he has gone 9-for-16 (.563) with four extra-base hits and six RBI. Choi has also walked five times in 21 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Montas pitches into 7th, Murphy homers, A's beat Rays 4-2

Frankie Montas pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early-season MLB stats can get absurd, which makes it fun

Early-season statistics in MLB can get pretty absurd, but that's part of the fun, Martin Rogers writes.

APRIL 13, 2022

Powers offense Tuesday Choi went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double and a walk during Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Athletics in 10 innings.

Impact Choi gave the Rays a 5-3 lead with his three-run homer during the second inning and reached base in all four of his plate appearances before being replaced by a pinch hitter. The 30-year-old has three consecutive multi-hit games and has a 1.706 OPS through the first five contests of 2022.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Margot hits winning RBI single in 10th, Rays beat A's 9-8

Manuel Margot hit a game-ending single during Tampa Bay’s two-run 10th inning, and the Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 9-8

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Occupying familiar role Choi went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout in Monday's loss to the Athletics.

Impact Choi was one of the few bright spots in a blowout loss, as he delivered an RBI single in the eighth inning. He's occupied the strong side of a platoon at first base and started three of Tampa Bay's first four games this season. Choi has also hit either third or fourth in the order in each of his starts, which has helped him collect two RBI early on in the campaign.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wander Franco has 3 hits, Rays win opener over Orioles 2-1

Budding star Wander Franco had three hits, Francisco Mejía snapped an eighth-inning tie with a pinch-hit sacrifice fly and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Or...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS