LUKE RALEY NEWS

Springs pitches 6 hitless innings, Greene singles in 7th

Tampa Bay’s Jeffrey Springs was pulled after six hitless innings, and Riley Greene got the Detroit Tigers’ first hit with an infield single off Colin Poche in the seventh

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McClanahan sharp, Rays blank Tigers 4-0 on opening day

Shane McClanahan pitched six sharp innings, Jose Siri and Wander Franco homered and the Tampa Bay Rays opened their silver anniversary season with a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Ti...

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs roster spot in Tampa Bay Raley has made the Rays' Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Raley has popped five home runs this spring and is out of options, so his spot on the Opening Day roster had seemed pretty secure. The 28-year-old might wind up playing a decent amount against righties as the Rays do their usual mixing and matching and his pop warrants attention in single-league formats and some deep mixed leagues.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May start season in Tampa Bay Raley is likely to earn a roster spot out of spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Raley reworked his swing by lessening his leg kick, and he appears to have parlayed that into strong results this spring. Across 45 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League, he's delivered a .326/.396/.721 line. While that won't be replicable during the regular season, it is likely to be enough to earn him a bench spot on the roster -- and the fact that he's out of minor-league options also helped. Raley could back up Yandy Diaz at first base in addition to seeing action in the outfield.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reworked swing Raley reworked his swing during the offseason by bringing his hands closer to his body and lessening his leg kick, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 2022 season was Raley's first with the Rays, and he earned 72 plate appearances in the majors. Heading into 2023, he's out of minor-league options, so will be looking to earn a role with the big-league club out of spring training. He's helped his case by hitting well early in Grapefruit League action, tallying five hits across 15 at-bats -- including three home runs -- while striking out only twice.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raley's new efficient swing is paying off ST. PETERSBURG -- This offseason was a real fixer-upper for Rays first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley. For one thing, he and his fiancée, Kat...

MARCH 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Heads to minors The Rays optioned Raley to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Impact Raley will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to fellow outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Though he received a look in a near-everyday role coming out of the All-Star break, Raley ultimately saw his playing time trend down before being sent back to the minors. During his latest stint with Tampa Bay, Raley slashed .204/.313/.296 while striking out at a 32.8 percent clip over 20 games.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Raley started each of the Rays' past four games at either designated hitter or in a corner-outfield spot, going 2-for-13 with two walks and seven strikeouts. The 27-year-old is now sitting on a .580 OPS and a 31.9 percent strikeout rate in his 69 plate appearances in the majors this season, so it wouldn't be surprising if Raley sees his opportunities get scaled back in the near future.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat McClanahan, Rays 9-1 on Lou Whitaker Night

Harold Castro drove in two runs and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers ended a three-game skid with a 9-1 win Saturday over All-Star Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays on Lou...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays draw club-record 13 walks, rally to beat Tigers 5-3

The Tampa Bay Rays walked a franchise-record 13 times while rallying to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench versus righty Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat against a right-hander (Drew Hutchison), marking the third time in four games he's been excluded from the lineup. Though Raley appeared poised to get regular playing time in the outfield when the Rays moved Josh Lowe and Brett Phillips off the active roster, the trade-deadline pickups of David Peralta and Jose Siri may result in Raley settling into more of a part-time role.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game agains the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat for the series finale while southpaw Yusei Kikuchi takes the hill for Toronto. Roman Quinn will fill in as the Rays' right fielder in place of Raley, who went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 3-1 loss.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact The lefty-hitting Raley will put a five-game hitting streak on hold and take a seat with the Guardians expected to deploy a lefty primary pitcher (Kirk McCarty) in the series finale. The newly acquired David Peralta will enter the outfield in Raley's stead, but both players should have clear paths to steady playing time versus right-handed pitching.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Raley isn't starting Friday against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Raley went 7-for-19 with a homer, two doubles, three RBI and two runs over the last six games but will get a day off Friday. Josh Lowe is shifting to right field while Roman Quinn starts in center.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first homer Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact Raley has started five consecutive games, and he's managed to collect a hit in four of them. On Wednesday, he took Tyler Wells yard in the second inning to record his first homer of the season and third of his career. Raley should continue to get regular run thanks to the depleted Rays' outfield, and in a very small sample, he's shown the ability to take advantage.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings to end 4-game skid

Randy Arozarena hit a two-run double off All-Star reliever Jorge López in the 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays recovered from another late lapse to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-...

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies two doubles Raley went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a walk Monday against the Orioles.

Impact Raley made his third consecutive start and has been in the lineup for three of Tampa Bay's first four games coming out of the All-Star break. He's made the case for more consistent playing time in the Rays' depleted outfield by reaching base six times and collecting two RBI across 12 plate appearances in that limited span.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New villain, budding star intensify AL East dramatics BALTIMORE -- Is there a new public enemy around Baltimore? That may be the ominous role Rays designated hitter Luke Raley carved out for him...

JULY 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Draws third straight start Raley will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Monday's game at Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He'll be making his third consecutive start after going 1-for-5 with a pair of walks and RBI in the past two contests while getting looks at first base and in left field. Raley looks as though he could see added opportunities while all of Wander Franco (wrist), Harold Ramirez (thumb), Kevin Kiermaier (hip) and Manuel Margot (knee) are stuck on the injured list.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores run in start Raley went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Monday against the Red Sox.

Impact Raley was promoted to the majors after Kevin Kiermaier (hip) landed back on the injured list Sunday. Raley isn't likely to find himself in the starting lineup often, but he replaced Harold Ramirez in left field Monday. He maintained a .290/.385/.560 line across 118 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham prior to being recalled -- strong numbers even considering the positive offensive environment.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Wander Franco to injured list with wrist discomfort

Shortstop Wander Franco was put on the 10-day injured list by the Tampa Bay Rays, one day after he left the game against the Cincinnati Reds with what the team called right wrist d...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves up from Triple-A The Rays recalled Raley from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact Raley was summoned from Triple-A after fellow outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Josh Lowe and Brett Phillips are likely to serve as the primary replacements in center field for Kiermaier, so Raley will presumably be limited to a depth role while he's up with the big club for the second time this season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero drives in 3, Blue Jays beat Rays 9-2 on Canada Day

José Berríos pitched five innings to snap a three-start winless streak, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day by beating the Ta...

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to minors The Rays optioned Raley to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports

Impact Raley appeared in two games and went 1-for-7 with an RBI and a run after being recalled June 21. He figures to rejoin the Rays at some point as a depth outfielder.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes' 3 homers lift Rays 5-4, Yanks' 3rd loss in 20 games

Isaac Paredes homered in his first three at-bats and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 5-4, handing New York only its third loss in 20 games

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS