MATT WISLER NEWS

Returning to injured list Wisler's right middle finger remained bothersome Wednesday, and he'll return to the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Wisler was activated from the injured list earlier in the day after missing about three weeks with inflammation in his right middle finger, but the issue resurfaced and he was removed after facing one batter. It's unclear if the injury is worse this time around, but he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days once the IL move becomes official.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Renfroe HRs in 8th, throws out runner in 9th for Red Sox

Hunter Renfroe hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and threw out Joey Wendle trying for a triple from deep center field for the final out of the ninth as the Boston Red Sox be...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated by Rays Wisler (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Wisler recently made two rehab appearances and struck out six in two scoreless innings. The right-hander will rejoin the Rays' bullpen ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Red Sox, and he'll reclaim a high-leverage role now that he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eovaldi expected to start as Boston hosts Tampa Bay

The Red Sox will roll out Nathan Eovaldi to the mound Wednesday and the Rays will give Shane McClanahan the start

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rasmussen scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Boston

The Red Sox will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound Tuesday and the Rays plan to give Drew Rasmussen the start

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows, Rays rally from 6 runs down, beat Bosox 11-10 in 10

Austin Meadows hit a tying, inside-the-park homer in the ninth inning, Nelson Cruz had a go-ahead single in the 10th and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a six-run deficit to beat t...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return during Boston series Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wisler (finger) will likely be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday or Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Wisler looks poised to rejoin the Rays for the first time since mid-August after he checked out fine following his second rehab appearance at Triple-A Durham on Sunday, when he struck out the side over his lone inning of work. The 28-year-old should immediately slot back into a high-leverage relief role for the Rays once formally reinstated.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale scheduled to start as Boston hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Monday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Chris Sale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive in rehab appearance Wisler (finger) fired a scoreless sixth inning in Triple-A Durham's loss to Jacksonville on Sunday, allowing a hit and recording three strikeouts.

Impact Wisler threw 19 pitches (13 strikes) in the impressive appearance, which came in what was a significant bump up in competition for the right-hander. Wisler had tossed a perfect frame for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League squad Monday, and given his strong form Sunday at the highest level of the minors, he could be deemed ready for activation during the three-game set against the Red Sox that begins Monday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patino scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Minnesota

The Rays will send Luis Patino to the mound Sunday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Archer scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Minnesota

The Twins will start Andrew Albers on Saturday and the Rays are expected to counter with Chris Archer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Minnesota

The Rays will send Michael Wacha to the mound Friday and the Twins will give Randy Dobnak the start

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodriguez scheduled to start for Boston against Tampa Bay

The Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez on Thursday and the Rays are expected to counter with Shane McClanahan

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return until next week Wisler (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday before facing hitters Sunday at the Rays' spring facility in Port Charlotte, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network r...

Impact After striking out the side in scoreless inning during his rehab appearance Monday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, Wisler appeared to be a candidate to return from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, when the Rays' roster expanded from 26 to 28 men. Evidently, the Rays felt Wisler needed some more time to work back from the hand issue, so he'll remain on the shelf through at least the end of the week. If all goes well in Sunday's throwing session, Wisler could make his return from the IL early next week.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale scheduled to start for Boston against Tampa Bay

The Red Sox will start Chris Sale on Wednesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Drew Rasmussen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes rehab appearance Wisler (finger) struck out three over a perfect inning during his rehab appearance Monday at the rookie-level Florida Complex League, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports...

Impact On the heels of the strong rehab outing, Wisler could be ready to make his return from the 10-day injured list by the middle of the week. When healthy this season, Wisler has been a trusted late-inning option for the Rays. Since coming over in a mid-June trade from the Giants, Wisler has picked up one save and seven holds while submitting a 1.98 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 27.1 innings.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patino scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Boston

The Rays will roll out Luis Patino to the mound Monday and the Red Sox will give Nick Pivetta the start

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Baltimore

The Orioles will roll out John Means to the mound Saturday and the Rays plan to give Michael Wacha the start

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McClanahan scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Baltimore

The Orioles will send Matt Harvey to the mound Friday and the Rays will give Shane McClanahan the start

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Weekend return unlikely Wisler (finger) isn't expected to return from the 10-day injured list during the Rays' upcoming series in Baltimore this weekend, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Impact According to manager Kevin Cash, Wisler was still feeling some discomfort in the fingers on his pitching hand after a 25-pitch bullpen session over the weekend, so the Rays are leaning toward giving the 28-year-old more time to heal up. The setback doesn't seem to be a significant one for Wisler, who has turned in a 3.66 ERA and 60:10 K:BB In 46.2 innings on the season.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Tampa Bay

The Phillies will roll out Zack Wheeler to the mound Wednesday and the Rays will give Ryan Yarbrough the start

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return when first eligible Wisler (finger) threw off a mound Sunday and is likely to be activated from the injured list when first eligible Friday, the team's official site reports.

Impact The veteran reliever "is pretty optimistic that he's in a good spot" according to manager Kevin Cash, and he's likely to join the Rays on their road trip that begins Tuesday in Philadelphia. That would leave him poised to be immediately available for activation when first eligible Friday, when he'd look to resume a strong stretch of pitching that saw him allow just a 1.08 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over the 8.1 innings covering his last seven appearances before going on the shelf.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rout White Sox 9-0, take 2 of 3 in series; Archer hurt

Backup catcher Francisco Mejía had a three-run double, five Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a seven-hitter, and the Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 9-0 in a matchup of AL division l...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Archer expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Chicago

The Rays will send Chris Archer to the mound Sunday and the White Sox plan to give Reynaldo Lopez the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patino scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Chicago

The Rays are expected to send Luis Patino to the mound Saturday and the White Sox will give Dallas Keuchel the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS