MIKE ZUNINO NEWS

Kremer, Orioles win 1-0, hand Rays 4th straight loss

Dean Kremer pitched six scoreless innings and rookie Adley Rutschman singled home the game’s only run in the seventh as the Baltimore Orioles handed the Tampa Bay Rays their fourth...

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays look to break 3-game road skid, play the Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays will attempt to stop their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Baltimore Orioles

JUNE 17, 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 win

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to receive injection Zunino (shoulder) will receive a Botox shot in an attempt to help in his recovery process, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that it's possible Zunino is dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome, and the team will have to wait 3-to-6 days following the injection to see if it has an impact in his recovery. The backstop will presumably require more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list, and a recovery timetable is unlikely to be known until the Rays see how Zunino responds to the injection.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why'd All-Star Mike Zunino only get 1 MVP vote? | Stats That Will Blow Your Mind He was one of the league's best catchers, but fell short in one very important category

JUNE 16, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Yankees host the Rays, try to continue home win streak

The New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays aiming to extend a 13-game home winning streak

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge, Higashioka HRs power streaking Yankees past Rays 4-3

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run, No. 9 batter Kyle Higashioka followed an intentional walk with a three-run drive and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay...

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays righty Rasmussen put on IL with strained left hamstring

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of a strained left hamstring

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees host the Rays, aim to continue home win streak

The New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays looking to extend a 12-game home winning streak

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole rebounds, Yanks expose shaky Rays' D in 2-0 win

Gerrit Cole put a career-worst pummeling behind him with six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees capitalized on shaky defense by the Tampa Bay Rays for a 2-0 victory

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Mike Zunino 'not turning the corner,' going for further testing Notes | And there could be an injury issue pending with a pitcher, as Ralph Garza Jr. is in New York on the taxi squad.

JUNE 14, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Heading for MRI Zunino isn't making the desired progress in his recovery from a left shoulder injury and will undergo an MRI, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino hit the injured list Friday, meaning he'd be eligible to return next Monday, but this latest update means it's seemingly unlikely that he'll be able to do so. Exactly when he's expected back should become clearer once the results of his MRI are known. Francisco Mejia could wind up spending more time than expected as the team's primary catcher.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins aim to sweep 3-game series against the Rays

The Minnesota Twins play the Tampa Bay Rays looking to sweep their three-game series

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins face the Rays leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton hits another pair of HRs as Twins power past Rays 9-4

Byron Buxton had his second straight two-homer game for the Minnesota Twins in a 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays reliever Kittredge to have Tommy John surgery

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Andrew Kittredge will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery in another blow to the team’s banged-up bullpen

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits injured list Zunino (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino had been dealing with an unspecified left shoulder issue in recent days, which may be linked to his back-to-back days off earlier this week or to his 2-for-24 showing over his last eight contests. His diagnosis has now been updated to left shoulder inflammation, an issue which will cost him at least 10 days. Whether or not he'll need a longer absence than that is not yet clear. Rene Pinto was called up to take his place on the roster and will back up Francisco Mejia behind the plate.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing shoulder injury Zunino is managing a left shoulder injury and could be placed on the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The specifics and severity of the injury remain unknown, but Rene Pinto is joining the team in Minnesota on Friday for depth behind the plate. Zunino is 2-for-24 with nine strikeouts over his past eight contests, though it's unclear how much of a factor the shoulder issue has played in his recent struggles, Francisco Mejia should work as Tampa Bay's No. 1 backstop if Zunino indeed lands on the shelf.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Zunino isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Zunino went 1-for-6 with a home run, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over his last two games, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup. Francisco Mejia will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Zunino is not in the lineup Tuesday against St. Louis, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino has started more than two games in a row just once this season, and that came back in late April. He started both weekend games against the White Sox, so it will be Francisco Mejia behind the plate Tuesday.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Sunday Zunino went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the White Sox.

Impact Zunino took Lucas Giolito yard in the sixth inning to record his fifth homer of the campaign. He's collected only 17 hits in 112 at-bats this season, eight of which have gone for extra bases. That has translated to a disastrous .513 OPS, but Zunino still retains the primary duties behind the dish for the Rays.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burger, Grandal key early RBIs, White Sox hold off Rays 6-5

Jake Burger had a key hit for the second consecutive day and the Chicago White Sox hung on to a large early lead to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Friday's lineup Zunino isn't starting Friday against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino has alternated starts behind the dish recently, and he'll take a seat after going 1-for-4 in Thursday's win over Texas. Francisco Mejia will start at catcher and bat sixth.

JUNE 3, 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 night

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Wednesday Zunino isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino went 0-for-11 with an RBI and six strikeouts over his last four games, and he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Francisco Mejia will start at catcher and bat eighth.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE