Tampa Bay Rays host the Oakland Athletics Thursday
The Tampa Bay Rays play the Oakland Athletics on ThursdayAPRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Transferred to 60-day IL Patino (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Patino started Monday's game against the Athletics but was removed with an oblique strain after throwing just 13 pitches. The right-hander is in line for a significant absence and won't be eligible to return until at least mid-June. Josh Fleming will take Patino's place in the rotation, while Tommy Romero is also a candidate to make additional starts for the Rays' shorthanded pitching staff.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays bring 1-0 series advantage over Athletics into game 2
The Tampa Bay Rays bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Oakland AthleticsAPRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deactivated due to oblique strain The Rays placed Patino (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact After entering Monday as the majors' lone unbeaten team, the Rays were dealt a reality check in a 13-2 loss to the Athletics in the home opener. In addition to the blowout loss, the Rays lost Patino just 13 pitches into his first start of the season due to the oblique strain. He'll now go on the shelf for at least the next week and a half, though the volatile timelines often associated with oblique injuries means that fantasy managers should bank on him missing more than the minimum amount of time. After Chris Mazza struggled mightily in a mop-up role behind Patino in Monday's game, the Rays plan to turn to Josh Fleming as a replacement in the rotation for Patino beginning with Thursday's series finale versus the Athletics, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays host the Athletics to start 4-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays begin a four-game series at home against the Oakland Athletics on TuesdayAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Battling oblique strain Patino was diagnosed with a strained left oblique after leaving Monday's start against the A's, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.
Impact Patino recorded two outs on 13 pitches during the first inning before exiting Monday's contest with the injury. The severity of the strain is unclear, but oblique injuries often require a stint on the injured list, so it wouldn't be a major surprise if he's forced to miss some time.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Patino exited his start Monday against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Patino was slowed by shoulder soreness in spring training, but it's unclear if it's the same issue that caused him to exit after just 13 pitches. Details about the nature and severity of the young righty's injury should become clear following further tests.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics visit the Rays to open 4-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays begin a four-game series at home against the Oakland Athletics on MondayAPRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McKinney goes deep, A's avert sweep in 4-1 win over Phillies
Billy McKinney homered and Daulton Jefferies and four relievers combined on a three-hitter to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will begin season in rotation Patino has won a spot in Tampa Bay's starting rotation and will make his first regular season start April 11 against Oakland, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Patino had a sore shoulder early in spring training, but is apparently back to full strength as the regular season begins. However, he may see a limited workload early in the season and could form a tandem with Josh Fleming. Patino has thrown just two innings in major league spring training, giving up one hit, no walk and no strikeouts.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to start Patino (shoulder) will start Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Patino was scratched from his previous spring start March 22 on account of a sore right shoulder, but he was cleared to resume throwing soon thereafter and received the green light to pitch Thursday following a pair of bullpen sessions along with a live batting practice session. Since he wasn't shut down while he dealt with the injury, Patino looks as though he's still on track to break camp as a member of the Tampa Bay rotation.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bullpen scheduled for Tuesday Patino (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Patino threw live batting practice Saturday and evidently felt good afterward, as the team has already scheduled his next throwing session. Assuming he responds well following Tuesday's bullpen session, the right-hander should have a chance to make his spring debut late next week.
MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Completes bullpen session Patino (shoulder) threw an 18-to-20 pitch bullpen session Wednesday with no issues, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Patino was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday with some shoulder soreness, but his quick return to the mound indicates it's not a serious concern. The 22-year-old is now scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday as he moves toward a return to game action.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched with arm issue Patino was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Red Sox after his arm didn't feel right Monday, John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact On the one hand, any arm injury has the potential to be problematic for a pitcher. On the other, "not feeling right" is about as vague and mild as you can get. Patino will throw batting practice Wednesday, so the Rays don't appear to be significantly concerned at this point, but it's possible he winds up getting shut down if his arm continues to feel off following that session.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Boston looks to clinch series win with victory over Tampa Bay
The Red Sox will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 of the ALDSOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Charged with loss in extra innings Patino (0-1) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk in 1.1 innings to take the loss against the Red Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday.
Impact Patino tossed a perfect 12th inning Sunday and retired the first batter he faced in the 13th frame, but he issued a one-out walk before giving up a walkoff home run to Christian Vazquez. The right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings across his final three appearances of the regular season but was unable to replicate his success in his first playoff appearance of 2021.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taillon scheduled to start as New York hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Sunday and the Yankees are expected to counter with Jameson TaillonOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs win in relief Patino (5-3) picked up the win in Saturday's 12-2 rout of the Yankees, striking out three batters in two perfect innings of relief.
Impact Shane Baz got the start but pitched only 2.2 innings before turning things over to the bullpen with the Rays already ahead 7-1, and Patino -- who took over to begin the fifth inning -- was awarded the victory due to his fantastic effort. He fired 20 of 29 pitches for strikes, and he'll wrap up the regular season with a 4.31 ERA and 74:29 K:BB through 77.1 innings. Look for the 21-year-old to fill a multi-inning role for Tampa Bay in the playoffs.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe hits 3 HRs, Rays roll 12-2 to prevent Yankees WC clinch
Brandon Lowe hit three home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays rolled to a 12-2 blowout of the Yankees that prevented New York from clinching a playoff spotOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cortes Jr. expected to start as New York hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Friday while the Yankees are expected to counter with Nestor Cortes JrOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lasts three innings Wednesday Patino allowed a hit, a walk and a hit batter while striking out one over three scoreless innings versus Toronto on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact It's unclear why Patino was pulled from the game after just 37 pitches (25 strikes). The 21-year-old may be having his innings managed, but he was effective in a short start Wednesday. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 4.54 with a 1.32 WHIP and 70:29 K:BB across 73.1 innings. He's projected for a road start in Houston next week, which will likely be his last of the regular season if Tampa Bay doesn't shuffle its rotation.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patino expected to start for the Rays against the Blue Jays
The Rays will send Luis Patino to the mound Wednesday and the Blue Jays will give Julian Merryweather the startSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Wednesday Patino will start Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Patino appeared lined up to start Friday versus the Marlins, but he'll instead pitch against the Blue Jays. The 21-year-old last started Friday against Detroit, so he'll remain on a five-day schedule by taking the mound Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Coughs up four runs Patino allowed four runs on six hits and a walk over six innings in Friday's win over Detroit. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Patino served up a leadoff shot to Akil Baddoo on the third pitch of the game. He later allowed a pair of runs in the second and a fourth and final run in the third. The right-handed rookie was in line for his fourth loss before the Rays forced extra innings. His ERA is up to 4.73 through 70.1 innings and he's allowed 10 runs through 13 frames (6.92 ERA) over his last three appearances. Patino is projected to face the Marlins at home next week.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
