Correa, Astros clinch AL West, open playoffs vs White Sox
Carlos Correa hit his career-high 25th homer with a three-run shot and the Houston Astros clinched the AL West with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay RaysOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATT WISLER
Returns from injured list Wisler (finger) was reinstated from the injured list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Wisler has made just a single major-league appearances since Aug. 15, as he returned from a trip to the injured list for middle finger inflammation in early September only to head right back to the injured list. He's evidently feeling better now and will have a few days to prove to the Rays that he's healthy and effective enough for a spot on the playoff roster. Ryan Sherriff was optioned to clear a spot in the bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McHugh expected to start for the Rays against Astros
The Rays will start Collin McHugh on Thursday while the Astros are expected to counter with Lance McCullers JrSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues trending upward Wisler (finger) was able to throw off flat ground Tuesday and Wednesday without issue, the team's official site reports.
Impact Wisler has now been able to remain free of setbacks for 10 days during his recovery from the finger injury on his throwing hand. The right-hander was described as definitely "going in the right direction" by manager Kevin Cash on Wednesday, and it remains to be seen if he'll be activated in time to get some work in before the conclusion of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Garcia expected to start for the Astros against the Rays
The Astros will send Luis Garcia to the mound Wednesday and the Rays plan to give Drew Rasmussen the startSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws bullpen Sunday Wisler (finger) threw a bullpen session Sunday without setbacks, the team's official site reports.
Impact The right-hander was able to throw a pair of bullpens during the weekend series against the Marlins overall and continues to demonstrate he could be over his finger issue. If all continues well, Wisler could return from the injured list for the Rays' final road trip of the season during the coming week without the need for a rehab assignment.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Baz scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Miami
The Marlins will start Jesus Luzardo on Sunday and the Rays are expected to counter with Shane BazSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays rookie INF Wander Franco returns from hamstring injury
Tampa Bay Rays rookie Wander Franco has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after missing two weeks with a right hamstring injurySEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera scheduled to start for Marlins at Rays
The Marlins will start Edward Cabrera on Friday while the Rays are expected to counter with David RobertsonSEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Manoah helps Blue Jays top Rays 4-2, maintain wild-card spot
Rookie Alek Manoah rebounded from early control issues to last six innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 to improve to a major league-best 1...SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rasmussen scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Drew RasmussenSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ray scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Rays
The Blue Jays will start Robbie Ray on Monday while the Rays are expected to counter with Shane BazSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McClanahan expected to start for Tampa Bay against Detroit
The Rays will roll out Shane McClanahan to the mound Sunday and the Tigers will give Wily Peralta the startSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Skubal, Tigers to face Yarbrough, Rays
The Tigers will start Tarik Skubal on Saturday and the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan YarbroughSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mize expected to start for the Tigers against Rays
The Rays will roll out Luis Patino to the mound Friday and the Tigers will give Casey Mize the startSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexander scheduled to start for Tigers at Rays
The Rays will send Louis Head to the mound Thursday and the Tigers plan to give Tyler Alexander the startSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exam shows no additional damage Wisler underwent imaging Tuesday that confirmed no additional damage to his injured finger, but he'll remain shut down from throwing "for a little bit" according to manager Kevin C...
Impact The right-hander has been dealing with the finger issue since Aug. 13, when he first went on the injured list as a result of it. His Sept. 8 return lasted all of five pitches before a flare-up occurred, leaving Wisler's availability for the remainder of the regular season up in the air despite Tuesday's encouraging news.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rasmussen scheduled to start for Rays at Blue Jays
The Rays will start Drew Rasmussen on Tuesday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Jose BerriosSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manoah scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Tampa Bay
The Blue Jays are expected to send Alek Manoah to the mound Monday and the Rays will give Collin McHugh the startSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Skubal expected to start as Detroit hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Luis Patino on Sunday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Tarik SkubalSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mize expected to start for the Tigers against the Rays
The Rays will start Luis Patino on Saturday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Casey MizeSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Facing 10-day shutdown Wisler (finger) isn't expected to throw for at least 10 days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Wisler was placed on the injured list Wednesday, and he'll see a hand specialist Friday to determine the extent of his injury. The team's doctors are hopeful that the right-hander's shutdown will allow time for his inflammation to subside. Since Wisler will need time to build back up after his pause, he's slated to miss more than the minimum of 10 days.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Tigers
The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Friday and the Tigers are expected to counter with Matthew BoydSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay Rays wading into uncharted pitching territory with 13 closers
The Tampa Bay Rays have set an MLB record with 13 pitchers recording saves this season. Jordan Shusterman breaks it down.SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
