JONNY DELUCA NEWS

Chance to seize starting role DeLuca is starting in left field and batting fifth Friday against the Reds, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The 26-year-old also manned left field Thursday, and while he hasn't been a consistent lineup presence in recent weeks he should see more opportunities after Randy Arozarena was traded to the Mariners. DeLuca has struggled in 57 big-league games this season with a .169/.242/.271 slash line, and he may need to be more productive in order to claim a regular role.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 25 • MLB.COM

Seeing more playing time DeLuca went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Saturday against the Guardians.

Impact DeLuca was in the lineup for the sixth time in the Rays' last nine games. He's earned that playing time primarily by subbing in for Josh Lowe against lefties, though he's also drawn three starts in center field in that span. DeLuca hasn't delivered much with the increased playing time, tallying one home run and three RBI with two runs scored while striking out at a 36 percent clip, though he does have six hits in 24 at-bats.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, three hits in win DeLuca went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's win over Kansas City.

Impact DeLuca jumped on a hanging sinker from Alec Marsh in the second inning and sent it over the wall in left field for his third home run of the season, extending the Rays' lead to three runs. The outfielder then added an RBI single in the following frame and went on to reach three times in the contest. The long ball was DeLuca's first since May 18 against Toronto and he's now tallied multiple hits in two of his last three starts. However, his average still sits at .180 on the campaign following Thursday's three-hit performance.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

DeLuca and Lowe homer as Rays pounce on poor Kansas City pitching in 10-8 victory over Royals

Jonny DeLuca and Brandon Lowe homered, eight Rays players drove in runs, and Tampa Bay beat the Kansas City Royals 10-8

JULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporadic playing time DeLuca went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Friday against the Nationals.

Impact DeLuca has been serving as the Rays' fourth outfielder, primarily getting playing time when a lefty is on the mound or when the team shifts Josh Lowe to designated hitter. DeLuca hasn't made a strong case for more playing time, batting just .163 across 138 plate appearances, though he managed his sixth stolen base of the year Friday.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca, Rays stave off Twins in 10 innings Jonny DeLuca hit a go-ahead single in the top of the 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-6 win over the Minnesota Twins on T...

JUNE 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jonny DeLuca provides the offense and Jose Siri the defense in 10th as the Rays beat the Twins 7-6

Jonny DeLuca’s line-drive single to center field in the 10th inning and a strong throw from center fielder Jose Siri to complete a double play in the bottom half of the inning help...

JUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat Wednesday DeLuca is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Athletics, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact DeLuca had started against right-handed pitchers in each of the last four games, but he went just 1-for-14 with one walk against five strikeouts during that stretch. He'll now take a seat Wednesday against Athletics righty Joey Estes and could see most of his opportunities versus left-handed pitching moving forward while Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Richie Palacios form the Rays' preferred outfield trio versus righties.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup DeLuca is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Red Sox.

Impact DeLuca's playing time has been difficult to predict. He's on the bench for a second straight game, after he had started each of the previous four contests. The Rays are going with Josh Lowe in center field Wednesday, while Richie Palacios will get the nod in right field.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rally to edge Blue Jays on Jonny DeLuca's HR Jonny DeLuca hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays rallied to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-...

MAY 18 • SACBEE.COM

DeLuca hits go-ahead homer in 8th as Rays rally to beat Blue Jays 5-4 for 11th win in 15 games

Jonny DeLuca hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 for their 11th win in 15 games

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits bench against righty DeLuca is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact For the second time in three games, the right-handed-hitting DeLuca finds himself on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Tanner Houck). Upon returning from the injured list May 3, DeLuca had started in nine consecutive games, but he looks like he could move into more of a short-side platoon role now that the Rays are starting to get healthier. Two left-handed hitters in Josh Lowe and Jonathan Aranda both recently returned from the injured list, and the Rays could get another in Brandon Lowe back before the end of May.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing steady playing time DeLuca will start in right field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Since being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, DeLuca has started in each of the Rays' ensuing six games while going 7-for-18 with three extra-base hits (one home run, one triple and one double), 10 RBI, three runs and two stolen bases. Tampa Bay is back to full strength in its outfield with Jose Siri recently returning from a two-game suspension and Josh Lowe coming off the IL on Monday, but DeLuca hasn't given any reason for manager Kevin Cash to take him out of the lineup just yet. Over the long haul, the right-handed-hitting DeLuca could settle into a short-side platoon role, but expect him to continue playing at least semi-regularly until his bat cools.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca stays hot as Rays turn away White Sox Jonny DeLuca added to his torrid start with a homer and four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Monday night in...

MAY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DeLuca stays hot with homer and 4 RBIs as Rays beat Clevinger and White Sox 8-2

Jonny DeLuca continued his hot stretch with a homer and four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Monday night for their fourth consecu...

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonny DeLuca's walk-off triple gives Rays first sweep of season ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jonny DeLuca has only been a Ray, officially, for three games, but he has mad...

MAY 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jonny DeLuca's game-ending triple completes Rays' sweep of Mets Jonny DeLuca’s walk-off, two-run triple in extra innings propelled the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-6 win and a series sweep against the visiting N...

MAY 5 • SACBEE.COM

Suffers broken right hand Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that DeLuca sustained a broken right hand in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Impact DeLuca was pulled from Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch. He got x-rays at the hospital which revealed a broken right hand, and the outfielder is expected to be re-evaluated after four-to-six weeks. It's a major blow for DeLuca, who was likely to make it onto the Rays' Opening Day roster after being acquired in a trade from the Dodgers in December. He played in 24 games for the Dodgers last season and slashed .262/.311/.429 with two home runs and six RBI over 45 plate appearances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back healthy, optioned DeLuca (hamstring) was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact DeLuca has been sidelined for slightly over a month with a right hamstring strain. He tallied two homers and one stolen base across 45 big-league plate appearances prior to going down, though his primary contribution to the Dodgers was his excellent defense. DeLuca could be called up again prior to the close of the regular season, though his playing time would likely be sporadic.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts rehab assignment DeLuca (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact DeLuca had been on the shelf for the previous month with a strained right hamstring but is finally game-ready again. The outfielder might not be a given to be re-added to the big-league roster once ready, although rosters expanding to 28 in September could help his case.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL DeLuca was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain.

Impact DeLuca suffered the injury while running out a ground ball in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. Taking his spot on the roster will be Enrique Hernandez, who was re-acquired from the Red Sox.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Notes: Jonny DeLuca Headed to IL, LA Wins Wild Game, Reacquires Fan Favorite and More News Here’s all the latest Dodgers notes as the trade deadline approaches!

JULY 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Headed for IL Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Blue Jays that DeLuca (hamstring) will likely be placed on the 10-day injured list, Jack Harris of the Los Angele...

Impact DeLuca came off the bench in the sixth inning to replace Jason Heyward and went 0-for-2 while playing two innings in the field. In his final at-bat in the eighth inning, DeLuca hit a grounder to shortstop and suffered a hamstring strain while attempting to beat the throw. He was lifted from the game in the top of the ninth and now looks like he'll be sidelined for at least the next week and a half. The Dodgers acquired Enrique Hernandez in a trade with the Red Sox on Tuesday, and he'll likely assume DeLuca's spot on the 26-man active roster.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE