Impact Choi is a career .179/.275/.282 hitter against lefties, and the Rays like their platoons, so he's unlikely to start against many southpaws this season. Harold Ramirez will get the start at first base Friday.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Sits against southpaw Choi will sit for Friday's game against the Orioles with lefty John Means on the mound, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
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Avoids arbitration Choi agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million deal with the Rays on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Choi appeared in 83 games during 2021 and hit .229/.348/.411 with 11 homers, 14 doubles, 45 RBI and 36 runs in 305 playe appearances. He should see plenty of time at first base next season, especially with Yandy Diaz likely to see more time at third base following the departure of Joey Wendle.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Sits versus southpaw Choi is out of the lineup Monday for the Rays' Game 4 matchup with the Red Sox in the ALDS, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact With a lefty (Eduardo Rodriguez) on the bump for Boston, the lefty-hitting Choi will take a seat for Game 4. Jordan Luplow fills in for Choi at first base.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Homers in Game 2 Choi went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 14-6 loss to the Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS.
Impact Choi wasn't in the lineup for Friday's matchup, but he entered the game in the top of the fourth inning. His homer in the sixth inning brought the Rays within two runs, but the team was unable to keep up with Boston's strong offensive performance in Game 2. The 30-year-old has now recorded extra-base hits in three of his last five games.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Not in Friday's lineup Choi is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Choi will sit for the second straight game to open the playoffs with lefty Chris Sale pitching for Boston. Jordan Luplow will receive another start at first base for Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat against left-hander Choi isn't starting Game 1 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Choi will get a breather for the Rays' first postseason matchup with lefty Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound for Tampa Bay. Jordan Luplow will start at first base and bat sixth.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe hits 3 HRs, Rays roll 12-2 to prevent Yankees WC clinch
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On bench Saturday Choi isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Choi started against a southpaw in Friday's series opener, but he'll take a seat with left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the mound Saturday. Francisco Mejia will start at first base and bat ninth.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Swats 11th homer Choi went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in a 7-0 win over the Astros on Wednesday.
Impact The first baseman broke the game open in the fifth inning, launching a three-run shot to right field to extend the Rays' lead from 3-0 to 6-0. Choi entered the game having gone 1-for-22 over his previous eight contests, so he'll look to use the big blast as momentum to turn things around as the regular season winds down. The 30-year-old has struggled through an injury-plagued campaign during which he is batting only .230 with 11 homers and 45 RBI through 80 games.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manoah helps Blue Jays top Rays 4-2, maintain wild-card spot
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Resting versus lefty Choi is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact After going 2-for-9 with three walks and a run while starting in each of the Rays' final three games of their weekend series with the Tigers, the lefty-hitting Choi will head to the bench Monday with southpaw Robbie Ray on the mound for Toronto. Jordan Luplow replaces Choi at first base.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Candelario and Garneau homer, Tigers beat Rays 4-3
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Multi-hit effort in win Choi went 2-for-4 with a run in an extra-inning win over the Tigers on Friday.
Impact Choi had an opportunity to author his second straight two-hit effort before being pinch hit for in the ninth inning. The veteran had been mired in a 1-for-16 funk over the previous five contests after a multi-week stay on the injured list due to a hamstring strain, so perhaps the last pair of contests are a sign he's shaken off whatever rust may have accumulated.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillips homers in 10th as Rays rally to beat Tigers 7-4
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Takes seat against lefty Choi isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Tigers, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.
Impact Choi will be out of the lineup for a second straight game with left-hander Tyler Alexander on the mound for the Tigers. Jordan Luplow will start at first base and bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Choi isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Choi will be on the bench with left-hander Robbie Ray starting for Toronto on Wednesday. Jordan Luplow will start at first base and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
