Rays visit the Tigers to start 4-game series
The Detroit Tigers host the Tampa Bay Rays to open a four-game seriesAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATT WISLER
Blue Jays take road win streak into game against the Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays hit the road against the Tampa Bay Rays looking to extend a four-game road winning streakAUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gausman allows 1-hit over 8 innings, Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1
Kevin Gausman allowed one hit and struck out 10 over eight masterful innings and the Toronto Blue Jays opened a nine-game trip with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay RaysAUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays take on the Blue Jays in first of 2-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays open a two-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on TuesdayAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays and Guardians meet, winner secures 3-game series
Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayJULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians meet the Rays with 1-0 series lead
The Cleveland Guardians bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ramírez, Bieber lead Guardians to 4-1 win over Rays
José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, leading Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in a matchup of American League playoff contende...JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays host the Guardians to start 3-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Cleveland Guardians to begin a three-game seriesJULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Shelved with neck strain Tampa Bay placed Wisler on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a strained neck, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Wisler is the 17th player on the Rays roster who currently resides on the IL, matching a team record for the most at one time. His IL stint is backdated to Sunday, so Wisler will be eligible to return as soon as Aug. 9. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Wisler is scheduled to meet with a specialist Thursday, which could shed more light on a potential return timetable.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles' win streak ends at 10; Bethancourt, Rays rally
The Baltimore Orioles’ winning streak ended at 10 when Christian Bethancourt hit his first home run for Tampa Bay and the Rays rallied for a 5-4 victoryJULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serving as opener Monday Wisler will serve as the opener during Monday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Wisler will serve in an opening role for the fifth time this season during Monday's matchup, while Josh Fleming is expected to serve as the primary pitcher. Over his last four appearances, Wisler has allowed a run (zero earned) on no hits and two walks while striking out three in 3.1 innings.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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 SoxJULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walk-off balk decides Rays vs. Reds: What prompted unusual call? Tampa Bay pitcher Matt Wisler was called for a balk that was open for debate.
JULY 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kolozsvary scores on game-ending balk as Reds beat Rays 2-1
Mark Kolozsvary scored on a game-ending balk by Matt Wisler in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Opens Thursday Wisler opened in Thursday's 4-1 loss in Toronto, striking out one and walking one in one inning. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Wisler tossed 14 pitches and only faced three batters as he erased a leadoff single with a groundball double play. It was his fourth time opening this season and the first time since May 6. He's compiled a solid 2.75 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB in 36 innings across 32 appearances.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hernández and Espinal HR, Kikuchi fans 8, Jays beat Rays 4-1
Teoscar Hernández and Santiago Espinal each hit two-run home runs, Yusei Kikuchi struck out a season-high eight over six innings to snap a seven-start winless streak and the Toront...JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays put LH Raley, RH Thompson on restricted list
The Tampa Bay Rays put left-hander Brooks Raley and right-hander Ryan Thompson on the restricted list before opening a five-game series in Toronto against the Blue JaysJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serving as opener Thursday Wisler will serve as the opener during Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Although Jeffrey Springs initially lined up to start Thursday's matchup, the Rays will choose to use Wisler as an opener followed by a bulk reliever. Over 31 appearances (three starts) this year, Wisler has posted a 2.83 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 35 innings.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Woodruff fans 10 in return from IL, Brewers beat Rays 5-3
Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 over five innings in his return from the injured list and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays snap skid, outlast Orioles 7-6 after blowing 4-run lead
Harold Ramirez hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Or...JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home win
Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 for their 14th straight home winJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns extra-inning save Wisler struck out one in a scoreless 11th inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Rangers.
Impact Wisler was inserted into a tricky save situation, as he was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in extra innings. However, he didn't allow the runner on second base to advance in the clean frame and picked up his first save of the season. Wisler has maintained a 2.45 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with a 20:7 K:BB across 25.2 innings to begin the campaign, though his save came after each of J.P. Feyereisen, Brooks Raley and Colin Poche had entered the game.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Choi double in 11th for Rays in 4-3 win over Rangers
Ji-Man Choi hit an RBI double in the 11th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat Texas 4-3 on Wednesday nightJUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blows save chance Wisler allowed two runs (one earned) on two walks and a hit to blow the save Friday against the Orioles.
Impact Wisler entered the game in the 10th inning and was tasked with protecting a two-run lead. However, he walked each of the first two batters he faced to load the bases and allowed a two-RBI single. Brooks Raley figures to pick up the majority of save chances if Andrew Kittredge (back) misses time moving forward, though Wisler could also get work in higher-leverage spots. Despite the stumble on Friday, Wisler has maintained a 2.61 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 15:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings on the season.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
