MIKE ZUNINO NEWS

Resting Sunday Zunino is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Zunino will get a routine breather after he caught both of the past two days while going 1-for-7 with a solo home run between those contests. Rene Pinto will catch starting pitcher Josh Fleming in Sunday's series finale.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first homer of season Zunino went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-1 win over the Twins.

Impact The catcher swatted his first homer of the year in the third inning as he ripped a Dylan Bundy offering deep to left-center field. Zunino has had a rough start to the season at the plate, but after slugging a career-high 33 long balls in 2021, he's capable of going on a power tear at any moment.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Zunino homer, Rays beat Twins to end 7-game win streak

Josh Lowe and Mike Zunino homered for the first time this season, Corey Kluber gave up one hit in six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Minnesota 6-1 to snap the Twins’ seven-gam...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins lineup Friday Zunino (biceps) is starting at catcher and batting seventh Friday against Minnesota, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino sat out the past two games after leaving Tuesday's contest with a left biceps strain, but he'll return to the lineup for Friday's series opener. The 31-year-old has struggled so far in 2022 and is hitting .083/.128/.111 with a 35.9 percent strikeout rate in 39 plate appearances.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips' infield hit lifts Rays to 2-1 win over Mariners

Brett Phillips bounced a tiebreaking single off pitcher Chris Flexen’s leg in the seventh inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plans to return soon Zunino (biceps), who is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, said he expects to return to the starting nine in a day or two, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Tim...

Impact Zunino is dealing with a mild left biceps strain, and while he'll miss a second start in a row on account of the injury, he'll still be available off the bench Thursday. Rene Pinto will pick up another turn behind the dish for the series finale.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Zunino (biceps) isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino will be out of the lineup for a second straight game due to a strained left biceps, but he isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list. Rene Pinto will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Mariners meet to determine series winner

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absence expected to be short Manager Kevin Cash said that Zunino (biceps) should be back in the lineup "in a few days," CJ Haddad of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zunino was lifted in the fifth inning Tuesday against the Mariners, though he noted that he first felt discomfort after swings in the first frame. He was held out of the lineup Wednesday, but he was available in an emergency situation. While Zunino may not be back behind the dish Thursday, it sounds as if he will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list barring a setback.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen, Rays end Mariners' four-game winning streak 3-2

Drew Rasmussen struck out nine in six shutout innings, Kevin Kiermaier hit a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Seattle 3-2, ending the Mariners’ four-game winning streak

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Wednesday Zunino is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino's absence from the lineup comes as little surprise after he was diagnosed with a strained left biceps following his early exit in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners. Tampa Bay has yet to announce a roster move in advance of Wednesday's game, so at this stage, the team is seemingly viewing Zunino as day-to-day with the injury. With Zunino taking a seat Wednesday and with Francisco Mejia (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list, third-string catcher Rene Pinto will step in behind the plate.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners look to extend win streak, take on the Rays

The Seattle Mariners are looking to keep a four-game win streak intact when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilbert, Frazier lead Mariners past error-prone Rays, 8-4

Logan Gilbert pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings, Adam Frazier hit a three-run double and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves with biceps strain Zunino was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mariners with a strained left biceps, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino struck out in his lone plate appearance Tuesday before exiting after the fourth inning. The Rays are already without Francisco Mejia (illness), who is on the COVID-19 injured list, leaving Rene Pinto as the only option behind the plate. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury, as manager Kevin Cash said the lopsided score played a part in Zunino's removal, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Zunino is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact After starting behind the plate in both of the previous two games, Zunino will get a breather for the series finale in Chicago. Francisco Mejia will catch for starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen on Wednesday.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Zunino is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 31-year-old clubbed 33 homers last year but is off to a slow start in 2022, going 1-for-18 with 10 strikeouts through six games. Zunino started Opening Day behind the plate, but he and Francisco Mejia have alternated starts in every game since, and that trend will continue Sunday after Zunino started Saturday's contest.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Zunino isn't starting Friday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino has alternated starts behind the plate during the first week of the regular season. Francisco Mejia will start at catcher and bat ninth Friday.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3

Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings...

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Wednesday Zunino isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino continues to alternate starts behind the dish to begin the regular season, and Francisco Mejia will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday. Zunino has gone 1-for-11 with a double, a run, an RBI and seven strikeouts in his first three appearances of the year.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Zunino will sit Monday against Oakland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino and Francisco Mejia, who starts Monday, have alternated starts behind the plate through the first four games of this year. How long the Rays intend to stick to that pattern remains to be seen. Zunino was the clear number one option last season, making 97 starts to Mejia's 64.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kluber looks good, Rays beat Orioles 8-0 to complete sweep

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber looked good in his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching into the fifth inning to help the defending AL East champions beat Baltimore...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mejía delivers again, Rays beat Orioles 14th straight time

Francisco Mejía homered and drove in three runs, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat Baltimore 5-3 for their 14th straight win over the Orioles

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Saturday Zunino isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino struck out in each of his three plate appearances Friday, and he'll get a breather a day later. Francisco Mejia will start at catcher and bat sixth.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays expecting Mike Zunino, hoping for Austin Meadows to be ready for opener Notes | The catcher is confident he is over his shoulder soreness, while the outfielder is not as sure after quad tightness.

APRIL 4, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Returns to lineup Zunino (shoulder) is starting Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino hasn't seen any game action since Tuesday due to shoulder inflammation, but he resumed baseball activities Friday. His uptick in activity apparently went well, as the 31-year-old will serve as the designated hitter and bat second in Saturday's spring matchup.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE