NICK ANDERSON NEWS

Effective in season debut Anderson (elbow), just activated from the injured list Sunday, fired a scoreless seventh inning during which he allowed a hit and issued a walk in Monday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Anderson had been looking increasingly stronger in his last few rehab appearances before activation, and that momentum carried over Monday. The right-hander gave his previoulsy injured elbow a good test by logging 23 pitches overall. While his control was a bit rusty -- he got just 11 offerings into the strike zone -- and his fastball averaged just 92.1 mph during the outing as per Adam Berry of MLB.com, manager Kevin Cash was pleased with what he saw. "It was good to have Nick out there on the mound. He looked the part," Cash said. "He's worked hard to get back to this point. We'll look forward to seeing him again in the next day or two and see how the stuff continues to progress."

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays at Tigers: Chris Archer on injured list, Nick Anderson active Outfielder Brett Phillips is also back, while reliever Shawn Armstrong is designated for assignment.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Back from IL The Rays activated Anderson (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The righty is ready to make his 2021 debut after missing over five months with an elbow ligament injury. Anderson figures to be eased into high-leverage work, although his track record of excellence in such a role suggests he'll be recording holds and possibly saves sooner rather than later. He fills the 40-man roster spot of Shawn Armstrong, whom the Rays DFA'd on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 Skubal

SEPTEMBER 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 Mize

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be activated over weekend Manager Kevin Cash announced Friday that Anderson (elbow) is with the team in Detroit and could be activated during the weekend series against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa...

Impact Anderson has yet to pitch in a big-league game this season after tearing an elbow ligament during spring training, but the right-hander appears to be on the brink of making his 2021 debut. He's allowed just one earned run on three hits across his last five outings with Triple-A Durham, and given that he's back with the Rays, his next outing figures to come in the majors, possibly as soon as this weekend. Anderson posted an impressive 0.55 ERA and 0.49 WHIP across 16.1 innings during the abbreviated 2020 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Boyd

SEPTEMBER 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

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

Cruz, 41, oldest to hit 3O HRs in year, Rays bop Bosox 12-7

Nelson Cruz homered twice and, at 41 years old, became the oldest player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red So...

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

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

Gordon has RBI single in 9th, Twins beat Rays 6-5

Nick Gordon had a game-tying seventh-inning RBI single and a go-ahead run-scoring base-hit in the ninth as the Minnesota Twins beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 6-5

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Continues trending upward Anderson (elbow) has fired two perfect innings over his last two rehab outings for Triple-A Durham, recording three strikeouts.

Impact The right-hander actually has three consecutive flawless efforts overall with the Bulls dating back to Saturday, his best stretch of pitching yet during his extensive rehab assignment. The team's official site notes manager Kevin Cash received an encouraging report from Durham skipper Brady Williams in recent days regarding Anderson, with the reliever's improving velocity particularly standing out to Williams. Given his recent form, Anderson could well be on the cusp of a long-awaited activation.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Mixed results in rehab assignment Anderson (elbow) has allowed four earned runs on seven hits, including two home runs, and a walk while recording five strikeouts over the 3.2 innings covering his last three rehab...

Impact The right-hander allowed at least one earned run in four straight turns from Aug. 17-25 before producing an encouraging scoreless frame against Charlotte on Saturday in his most recent outing. The team's official site reports that manager Kevin Cash was informed Anderson's fastball clocked in at up to 94 mph during the appearance, an encouraging sign that his recovering elbow is strengthening. The 31-year-old remains without a firm return timetable, but it appears likely Anderson will need at least several more minor-league outings for both confidence and arm-strengthening purposes.

AUGUST 31, 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

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

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