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Cruz, 41, oldest to hit 3O HRs in year, Rays bop Bosox 12-7

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Rays Head was recalled by the Rays on Tuesday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Impact Head has bounced on and off the edge of the major-league roster throughout the season. That's the life of a reliever with options, as the 31-year-old's 3.16 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 25.2 innings are seemingly good enough for him to stick around. Taylor Walls was optioned to clear space on the roster, with the Rays electing to go with an extra arm over an extra infielder for now.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Chris Mazza, Louis Head frequent fliers on Durham shuttle Rays notes | Thanks to injuries and a need for fresh arms and roster shuffling, the right-handers have been busy.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

McClanahan solid, Zunino homers as Rays beat Orioles 6-3

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AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Head was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Head had pitched well in the weeks following the All-Star break and allowed just one unearned run in 11 innings across nine appearances. However, he struggled in his last four outings and gave up six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six in 3.2 innings. His demotion will make room for Pete Fairbanks (shoulder), who is expected to rejoin the Rays' bullpen during their weekend series against the Orioles.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough, Rays hand Orioles 14th straight loss, 8-4

Ryan Yarbrough came off the COVID-19 injured list and worked five scoreless innings as the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 14th consecutive loss,...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Head expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore

The Orioles will start Spenser Watkins on Wednesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Louis Head

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serving as opener Wednesday Head will start Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Head rejoined the Rays on Monday after a one-day stint in the minors and will make the first start of his MLB career. The 31-year-old has a 1.85 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB over 24.1 innings this season. Ryan Yarbrough (COVID-19 injured list) is poised to follow as Wednesday's primary pitcher.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins major-league bullpen Head was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 31-year-old was sent down Sunday, but he'll rejoin the major-league bullpen a day later after right-hander Matt Wisler (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Head has posted a 1.96 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 23 innings across 17 relief appearances in the majors this year.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Head was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Head's back-and-forth between the majors and minors will continue, as he'll return to Durham five days after being promoted. The 31-year-old has a 1.96 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB over 23 innings for the Rays this season, so it should only be a matter of time before he rejoins the big-league club.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL East

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AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays place Yarbrough on COVID-19 IL, activate Arozarena

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives call-up The Rays recalled Head from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Impact After being demoted to Durham on Saturday, Head was able to rejoin the big club in only three days after fellow reliever DJ Johnson (shoulder) was moved to the 10-day injured list. Over his 20 innings out of the Tampa Bay bullpen this season, Head has posted excellent ratios (1.35 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 8/1 K/9), but the Rays' wealth of quality relief arms will likely relegate him to low-leverage work.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe hits grand slam, Cruz homers as Rays beat Orioles 12-3

Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered for the second straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays maintained their dominance of the Baltimore Orioles with a 12-3 victory

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Saturday Head was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Head made seven relief appearances during his time with the major-league club, and he allowed an unearned run on five hits and two walks while striking out 12 in nine innings. Despite his impressive performance, he'll head back to Triple-A after Collin McHugh (arm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing again with big club Head, who current major-league stint dates back to July 23, owns a spotless ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 14.1 K/9 across the seven innings covering the five appearances he's logged since his...

Impact The career minor-leaguer's success is no outlier as far as 2021 is concerned, as he also has produced a 1.96 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 23 innings with the Bulls, and corresponding 1.50 and 0.89 figures across 18 big-league frames. All three earned runs that Head has allowed with the Rays this season came during an April 30 outing against the Astros, with the right-hander giving up just a sole unearned run over 11 other appearances.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patiño blanks Yanks as Rays pound Cole, bullpen in 14-0 rout

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JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay Rays to visit the Cleveland Indians

The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Sunday while the Rays have yet to announce who will get the start

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows hits 2 homers, Rays win 11th in row over Indians

Austin Meadows hit a pair of two-run homers, Ji-Man Choi had three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland 8-2 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak over the Indians...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with Rays Head was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 31-year-old will fill the roster spot vacated by Rich Hill, who was traded to the Mets on Friday. Head has a 2.45 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB over 11 frames for Tampa Bay this season and should fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Head was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Head was promoted over the weekend and will return to Durham after posting two scoreless frames in his lone appearance. The right-hander has a 2.45 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB across 11 innings this season, so he should receive another big-league opportunity.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Rays Head was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Head spent over a month in the minors, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Josh Fleming (calf) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. The right-hander has made 11 relief appearances for Triple-A Durham this year, and he's posted a 2.13 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 12.2 innings.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Head was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Head made a relief appearance in Thursday's win over the Orioles and allowed no hits and two walks while striking out one in two scoreless innings. The right-hander will return to the minors but could rejoin the major-league bullpen at some point.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Rays Head was recalled by the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Head was sent to Triple-A Durham on Thursday but will now return to the major-league roster as part of a shuffle after Luis Patino (finger) and Cody Reed (thumb) were placed on the 10-day injured list. Head has made five relief appearances for the Rays this year and has posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in seven innings.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Head was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Head was recalled by the Rays on Sunday, and he threw three scoreless innings across two appearances before being sent back down to the minors. His demotion is expected to make room for the activation of Diego Castillo (groin).

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE