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 KremerMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL WACHA #52 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
13-8 W-L •
1.19 WHIP •
3.35 ERA
13-8 W-L
1.19 WHIP
3.35 ERA
Orioles, streaking Mullins set for matchup against Rays
Orioles, streaking Mullins set for matchup with RaysMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zunino, Rays hit 5 HRs, blast Orioles 13-6 to win 5th in row
Mike Zunino hit two home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays connected five times in all, hammering the Baltimore Orioles 13-6 Tuesday night for their fifth straight winMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to face hitters Wacha (hamstring) is expected to face hitters in live batting practice or in a simulated game at some point during the Rays' three-game series in Baltimore that begins Tuesday, Ada...
Impact Wacha is ready to move on to the next phase of his rehab program after he checked out fine Sunday during an extended bullpen session. The 29-year-old opened the season as a member of the Tampa Bay rotation, but due to the emergence of young starters Luis Patino and Shane McClanahan, Wacha may have to settle for a long-relief role upon returning from the 10-day injured list.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stroman expected to start for the Mets against Rays
The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Sunday while the Rays are expected to counter with Josh FlemingMAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday 'extended' bullpen set Wacha (hamstring), who threw a pair of bullpen sessions earlier in the week, is slated for an "extended" one Sunday, the Associated Press reports.
Impact The right-hander has apparently responded well to the recent activity, clearing the path for a projected boost in volume Sunday. If Wacha remains free of setbacks following the latest session, he's likely to next face live hitters or potentially embark on a short rehab assignment before activation.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay hosts New York, aims to build on Glasnow's solid outing
Tampa Bay looks to follow up a strong showing by Friday starter Tyler GlasnowMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak
Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets’ seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York visits Tampa Bay, looks to build on Walker's strong outing
New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Taijuan WalkerMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another bullpen planned Wacha (hamstring) is slated to throw a bullpen session Thursday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.
Impact Wacha will be stepping back on a mound for the second time since he was placed on the injured list May 4 with hamstring tightness. If all goes well Thursday, Wacha could be cleared to face hitters over the weekend in live batting practice or in a simulated game.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole expected to start for the Yankees against Rays
The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Wednesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Collin McHughMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Montgomery, Yankees to face Patino, Rays
The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Luis PatinoMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for bullpen session Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wacha (hamstring) will throw a light bullpen session Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact The side session will represent the first test for Wacha as he aims to move past the hamstring injury that resulted in his placement on the 10-day injured list May 4. Before getting shut down with the injury, Wacha worked in a tandem start with Rich Hill, so it's unclear if he'll have a rotation spot waiting for him once he's reinstated. Wacha will likely need to face hitters in a simulated game or minor-league rehab assignment before being activated, so the Rays probably still have a week or longer to decide what kind of role he'll fill moving forward.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McClanahan, Rays to face Irvin, Athletics
The Athletics will roll out Cole Irvin to the mound Sunday and the Rays will give Shane McClanahan the startMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oakland hosts Tampa Bay, aims to build on Manaea's strong showing
Oakland looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Sean ManaeaMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manaea scheduled to start as Oakland hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Rich Hill on Friday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Sean ManaeaMAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles takes 4-game losing streak into matchup with Tampa Bay
Los Angeles will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels look to end 3-game skid against Rays
Los Angeles will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meadows hits 2 HRs, Rays beat sloppy Angels 8-3
Austin Meadows hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays capitalized on the Los Angeles Angels’ fielding ineptitude for an 8-3 victoryMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves to IL with hamstring issue Wacha was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The 29-year-old was rocked for four runs over 2.2 innings Sunday, and the hamstring issue apparently cropped up while doing some running Monday, per Topkin. Wacha isn't expected to face a significant absence and could return when eligible May 13. Rich Hill could be asked to pitch deeper for the Rays with Wacha sidelined.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crushed in relief appearance Wacha yielded four runs on five hits over 2.2 innings while striking out three during the win over Houston. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Wacha took the mound in the fourth inning after Rich Hill tossed three scoreless frames to start the afternoon and quickly gave up a solo shot to Yordan Alvarez. He then allowed two runs in the fifth before he was charged with another run in the sixth after he was lifted from the game. The 29-year-old righty saw his season ERA jump to 4.76 through 28.1 innings.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Working in relief Sunday Wacha will be available out of the bullpen for Sunday's game against the Astros and is expected to enter the contest once starter Rich Hill exits, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Time...
Impact Manager Kevin Cash hasn't specified whether Hill and Wacha would be deployed as tandem starters, or if Wacha will merely be tasked with covering an inning or two once Hill's day is done. Regardless, the move to the bullpen -- even if only temporary -- will take Wacha out of the mix for starting in any of the Rays' four games against the Angels to begin the upcoming week. The recent addition of rookie Shane McClanahan gives the Rays six starting options, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the team will deviate from a five-man rotation.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in no-decision Wacha didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the A's, giving up one run on five hits over five innings. He struck out two without walking a batter.
Impact The right-hander was far from dominant but did pound the strike zone, tossing 52 of 69 pitches for strikes while issuing zero free passes for the first time in five trips to the mound. Wacha will take a 3.86 ERA and 23:8 K:BB through 25.2 innings into his next outing Sunday at home against the Astros.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillips' homer helps Rays cool off Athletics 4-3
Brett Phillips hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 4-3 win over Oakland, handing the Athletics their second loss in 16 gamesAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wacha expected to start for the Rays against the Athletics The Athletics will start Frankie Montas on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Michael Wacha.
APRIL 27, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
