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Optioned to Triple-A Patino was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Patino will return to Durham after being called up to start Thursday versus the Royals. The right-hander tossed 5.2 scoreless innings, surrendering four hits and two walks while striking out four on his way to a win. Kevin Herget will replace him on the major-league roster and is set to make his MLB debut as a 31-year-old. Patino will remain top candidate for a call-up down the stretch.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first win of campaign Patino (1-1) earned the win over Kansas City on Thursday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Patino was called up from the minors earlier in the day and impressed in his first big-league start in nearly a month. The right-hander fanned only four batters but racked up 16 swinging strikes among his 86 pitches. He didn't surrender any extra-base hits and allowed only one runner to reach second base. The Rays are in the midst of a busy schedule, so Patino could take another turn in the rotation after his strong outing Thursday.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially recalled prior to start Patino was recalled from Triple-A Durham ahead of Thursday's start against the Royals, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Patino was sent to the minors July 23, and he posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 9.2 innings over three starts following his demotion. The Rays are in the midst of a stretch in which they're playing 17 games in 17 days, so the right-hander will return to the big leagues to start Thursday's home matchup. It's not yet clear whether Patino will make another turn through the rotation following Thursday's outing, and it's possible that the decision will be made based on how he performs against Kansas City.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up coming, will start Thursday The Rays plan to call up Patino from Triple-A Durham to start Thursday's game against the Royals in Tampa Bay, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Tampa Bay isn't known to be dealing with any injuries or expected absences to any members of its current five-man rotation, so it's possible that manager Kevin Cash just wanted to break in another starting pitcher with the Rays in the midst of a stretch of 17 games in 17 days. Patino will be making his fourth appearance for Tampa Bay in 2022, with the right-hander having thus far spend a considerable portion of the season on the injured list due to a significant oblique strain. He's generally looked good across his last three outings at Durham, accruing a 3.72 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB across 9.2 innings.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic goes 7, Royals edge Rays 4-2 to win series

Kris Bubic went seven strong innings, Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez had late-inning RBIs and the Kansas City Royals beat Tampa Bay 4-2, winning a series against the Rays for the fi...

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Patino was optioned to Triple-A Durham following his start Saturday against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino pitched four innings, surrendering three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three in a no-decision versus the Royals. The right-hander will now head to Durham to open a roster spot for Jeffrey Springs (leg) to return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's series finale. Patino owns a 6.75 ERA over three starts with the Rays this season and will look to get back into a groove in Triple-A.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent against Royals Patino allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Saturday.

Impact The runs against Patino came in the third inning, but the Rays were able to get him off the hook in the seventh. In his second start back from an oblique injury that kept him out for three months, the right-hander was able to stretch out to 72 pitches (41 strikes), up from 56 pitches in his previous outing. He struggled against a weak-hitting opponent, and Patino now has a 6.75 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 3:4 K:BB across eight innings in three appearances this season.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays visit the Royals for season opener

The Kansas City Royals host the Tampa Bay Rays for the season opener

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diaz has big hit, Rasmussen sharp as Rays beat Royals 7-3

Yandy Diaz hit a three-run double, Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays returned from the All-Star break with a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City...

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks on track to start Saturday Patino is expected to start Saturday's game in Kansas City, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact According to Topkin, the Rays prefer to push their top two starters -- All-Star Shane McClanahan and two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber -- to the back of the rotation to begin the second half, so Patino appears primed to take the hill for Tampa Bay's second game out of the All-Star break. In his return from the 60-day injured list July 15 against Baltimore, Patino started but was pulled after 3.1 innings (56 pitches). The light workload was likely the result of Patino having not made a rehab start nearly two weeks before the July 15 outing, but he should have a longer leash Saturday.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two runs in no-decision Patino allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 3.1 innings during Friday's win over Baltimore. He failed to record a strikeout and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Patino made his first MLB appearance since April 11 after a lengthy stint on the injured list. His fastball sat in the mid-90s but he forced just two swinging strikes. The two runs he allowed Friday both came via the long ball, as Trey Mancini and Ramon Urias each knocked a solo home run. Patino threw 38 of 56 pitches for strikes and the Rays are likely going to be cautious with the 22-year-old as they ramp up his workload.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from 60-day IL Patino (oblique) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday's start against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino had his rehab assignment shut down in early July due to a blister and won't be fully stretched out for Friday's start as a result. However, he's been cleared to rejoin the Rays ahead of the series opener against the Orioles, who have won their last 10 games. The right-hander tossed 78 pitches during his rehab start July 2, but it's not yet clear how many pitches he'll be able to throw following his layoff. Tommy Romero was sent down to make room for Patino on the active roster.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hays leads Orioles against the Rays after 4-hit game

The Baltimore Orioles take on the Tampa Bay Rays after Austin Hays had four hits against the Cubs on Wednesday

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confirmed starter Friday Patino (oblique) will start Friday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino landed on the 60-day injured list in mid-April and more recently dealt with a blister. However, he'll be set to rejoin the rotation and could handle a fairly heavy workload after reaching 78 pitches in his most recent rehab outing with Triple-A Durham.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Friday Patino (oblique) will likely be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Patino made six rehab starts in June and early July but faced a setback early this month due to a blister. However, he's been facing hitters recently and will return to game action with the major-league club Friday. He'll be facing a tough opponent in the Orioles, who have won 10 consecutive games, and manager Kevin Cash said that the right-hander won't be stretched out during the start.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays try to keep home win streak alive, host the Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays bring 2-0 series advantage over Red Sox into game 3

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Boston Red Sox, leading the series 2-0

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays face the Red Sox with 1-0 series lead

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays look to break 3-game slide, play the Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays look to end their three-game losing streak when they play the Boston Red Sox

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drury leads Reds against the Rays following 4-hit performance

The Cincinnati Reds play the Tampa Bay Rays after Brandon Drury's four-hit game on Saturday

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throwing session pushed back Patino (oblique) had his live bullpen session pushed from Saturday to Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino's rehab assignment was shut down due to a blister, and he'll be unable to face live hitters until Monday. Whether the right-hander is able to resume his rehab assignment afterward depends on how he feels following the throwing session. However, it's still possible that Patino is able to rejoin the Rays sometime in late July.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with blister Patino (oblique) is dealing with a blister and is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session Saturday, Will Aldrich of MLB.com reports.

Impact Patino was forced to abandon his rehab assignment after developing the blister, and the Rays will use his throwing session Saturday to determine the next step in his recovery. Prior to the setback, Patino had ramped up to 78 pitches, so a return later in July remains possible.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds host the Rays in first of 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the Tampa Bay Rays to begin a three-game series

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox and Rays play in series rubber match

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS