LUIS PATIÑO NEWS

Delivers six strong innngs Patino (2-2) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight across six scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Yankees.

Impact Patino dominated the Yankees lineup throughout this start and out-pitcher Gerrit Cole to earn the win. Patino flashed great swing-and-miss stuff, inducing 19 swinging strikes across 97 total pitches. With Rich Hill out of the picture, it's reasonable to project that Patino will remain in a starting role barring the Rays' acquiring another starter prior to the trade deadline. As both a starter and reliever this season, Patino has a 4.26 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 31.2 innings of work.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patino expected to start as Rays host the Yankees

The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Thursday and the Rays are expected to counter with Luis Patino

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another start awaits Patino is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact After getting called up from Triple-A Durham last week to make a start in Cleveland, Patino initially wasn't certain to stick in the rotation beyond that outing. Even though he delivered so-so results in a no-decision (four runs allowed on five hits and three walks over 5.1 innings), Patino will maintain his spot in the rotation after the Rays shipped starter Rich Hill off to the Mets. The Rays will eventually get Chris Archer (forearm) and Tyler Glasnow (elbow) back from the injured list, so Patino will still need to churn out respectable starts in order to stay in the rotation for the rest of the season.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets acquire left-hander Rich Hill from Rays

The pitching-thin New York Mets have acquired left-hander Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iffy performance in no-decision Patino allowed four runs on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus Cleveland on Thursday.

Impact Patino was in line for the loss when he exited the contest, but the offense got him off the hook by rallying to tie the game in the ninth inning. The right-hander's ERA rose to 5.26 with a 1.25 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB across 25.2 innings this season. Considering manager Kevin Cash suggested Patino would need a strong performance to stick in the rotation going forward, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 21-year-old end up either in the bullpen or back at Triple-A Durham after an unimpressive start.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays get Nelson Cruz in trade, rally to beat Indians in 10

Austin Meadows hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to cap Tampa Bay’s comeback in a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians, hours after the Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from Minn...

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up to start Thursday The Rays recalled Patino from Triple-A Durham ahead of his scheduled start Thursday in Cleveland.

Impact Since the All-Star break, the Rays haven't dealt with any new injuries to any starting pitchers, but manager Kevin Cash acknowledged that he will leave the door open for Patino to stick around as a member of the big-league rotation if he pitches well Thursday. Patino has submitted a 3.07 ERA while striking out 41 over 29.1 innings at Triple-A this season, but he was hit hard in his last cameo in the big leagues July 2, serving up seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings to take a loss against the Blue Jays.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patino expected to start for the Rays against Indians

The Rays will start Luis Patino on Thursday and the Indians are expected to counter with Cal Quantrill

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start Thursday Patino will be called up from Triple-A Durham to start Thursday's game against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino has been at Durham since July 2, but he'll join the Rays' taxi squad ahead of Wednesday's series finale versus the Orioles. He's posted a 4.87 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 20.1 innings across six appearances (four starts) with the major-league club this year, and manager Kevin Cash said that the right-hander will have the chance to remain in the rotation going forward, depending on how he fares Thursday.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stripling expected to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay

The Blue Jays will roll out Ross Stripling to the mound Saturday and the Rays plan to give Shane McClanahan the start

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down after start Patino was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino started Friday's game against the Blue Jays and allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out five in 5.1 innings to take the loss. He now carries a 1-2 record in the majors this year and will head back to the Triple-A club following his lackluster start. It's not yet clear whether he could be called back up to make another start prior to the All-Star break.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for Friday's start Patino was recalled from Triple-A Durham and will start Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact The right-hander delivered five scoreless frames in each of his past three starts for Durham and will rejoin the Rays for his sixth big-league outing of the year. Patino has pitched well in the majors this season with a 3.60 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB across 15 innings.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Friday Patino is expected to be called up by the Rays to start Friday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino has been pitching well for Triple-A Durham, throwing 17 straight scoreless innings. Between his recent form and the injuries to Tyler Glasnow (elbow) and Josh Fleming (calf), Patino could stick with the big-league club if he carries over his strong performance from the minors. Patino has thrown five innings in each of his last three starts, so he could work long enough to earn a win if he can hold the Blue Jays' offense in check.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Working as starter in minors Patino will continue to work as a starter at Triple-A Durham according to manager Kevin Cash, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Patino will continue to stay stretched out in Durham, indicating that he could be next in line for a major-league start should the Rays come across an issue in their rotation. Patino posted a 3.60 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 15 major-league innings before suffering a finger injury May 19 and eventually being sent down May 30.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, sent down Patino (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino had been throwing recently, and he's now ready to return to game action. The right-hander had worked as a starter before he was placed on the injured list, but he'll now head to the minors rather than taking on a bullpen role. Patino could be one of the top options to return to the majors if the Rays' rotation deals with injuries.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin, Phillies to take on McHugh, Rays

The Rays will send Collin McHugh to the mound Sunday and the Phillies plan to give Zach Eflin the start

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays play the Royals after Glasnow's strong outing

Tampa Bay looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Tyler Glasnow

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Completes side session Rays manager Kevin Cash said Patino (finger) threw a light side session Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Tampa Bay will re-evaluate Patino on Thursday, and if the finger laceration on his throwing hand is no longer proving bothersome, he should return from the injured list for this weekend's two-game series versus the Phillies. The 21-year-old had been working as a starter prior to landing on the IL, but Tampa Bay could choose to reintegrate him in a bullpen role.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City visits Tampa Bay, looks to build on Keller's strong performance

Kansas City looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Brad Keller

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller expected to start for the Royals against Rays

The Rays are expected to send Rich Hill to the mound Tuesday and the Royals plan to give Brad Keller the start

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays look to break 5-game skid against Rays

Toronto is looking to break its five-game losing streak with a win over Tampa Bay

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto hosts Tampa Bay, looks to build on Ray's strong outing

Toronto looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Robbie Ray

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays to face Blue Jays on the road

The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow on Friday while the Blue Jays have yet to decide who will get the start

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kremer scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Thursday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Dean Kremer

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patiño goes on IL; Kiermaier back The Rays made a series of roster moves on Wednesday, placing right-hander Luis Patiño (right middle finger laceration) and left-hander Cody...

MAY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM