PETE FAIRBANKS NEWS

Tosses bullpen session Fairbanks (shoulder) felt good Saturday following his first bullpen session since hitting the injured list in late July, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Faribanks' exact return timeline remains unclear, but the latest news represents a step in the right direction. He's saved five games this season so far and could be in line for a handful more down the stretch, as the Rays dealt Diego Castillo to the Mariners at the deadline.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays to visit the Minnesota Twins

The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Saturday while the Rays have yet to decide who will take the mound

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pineda scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Friday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael Pineda

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rasmussen scheduled to start for Rays at Red Sox

The Red Sox will roll out Tanner Houck to the mound Thursday and the Rays will give Drew Rasmussen the start

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fleming expected to start for the Rays against Red Sox

The Red Sox will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound Wednesday and the Rays plan to give Josh Fleming the start

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lopez expected to start for the Orioles against the Rays

The Orioles will send Jorge Lopez to the mound Sunday and the Rays plan to give Michael Wacha the start

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watkins scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Saturday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Spenser Watkins

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Means scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Friday and the Orioles are expected to counter with John Means

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't travel for road trip Fairbanks (shoulder) won't travel with the Rays during their upcoming road trip that runs from Friday until Aug. 15, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Impact Although Fairbanks was able to play catch Tuesday, manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that the right-hander "just felt OK." A better idea of the 27-year-old's status should be revealed once he's able to throw without pain and resume mound work.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert scheduled to start for Mariners at Rays

The Rays will send Josh Fleming to the mound Wednesday and the Mariners plan to give Logan Gilbert the start

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays catch Tuesday Fairbanks (shoulder) threw Tuesday for the first time since landing on the injured list July 29, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The righty doesn't appear too close to being activated, as he still needs to progress into mound work and live bullpens before potentially heading out on a rehab assignment. More details about Fairbanks' progress and recovery should become available later in the week.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kikuchi, Mariners to take on Patino, Rays

The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi on Tuesday while the Rays are expected to counter with Luis Patino

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Seattle

The Rays will send Michael Wacha to the mound Monday and the Mariners plan to give Chris Flexen the start

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McClanahan scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Boston

The Rays are expected to send Shane McClanahan to the mound Sunday and the Red Sox plan to give Nick Pivetta the start

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yarbrough expected to start for the Rays against the Red Sox

The Rays are expected to send Ryan Yarbrough to the mound Saturday and the Red Sox plan to give Nathan Eovaldi the start

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fleming expected to start as Rays host the Red Sox

The Rays will send Josh Fleming to the mound Friday and the Red Sox plan to give Martin Perez the start

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patiño blanks Yanks as Rays pound Cole, bullpen in 14-0 rout

Luis Patiño outpitched Gerrit Cole, Brett Phillips hit a grand slam during a 10-run sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by routing the New York Yankees...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on injured list Fairbanks was placed on the 10-day injured list with shoulder inflammation Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The injury may explain Fairbanks' poor performance Wednesday against the Yankees, as he allowed two runs without retiring a batter. This is now the second time he's hit the injured list with shoulder issues this season, as he missed nearly four weeks with a rotator cuff strain early in the season. The length of his latest absence is not yet clear. Chris Mazza was recalled in a corresponding move.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patino expected to start as Rays host the Yankees

The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Thursday and the Rays are expected to counter with Luis Patino

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with shoulder inflammation Fairbanks was diagnosed with inflammation in his right shoulder after taking the loss in Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It was announced after the game that Fairbanks was dealing with a shoulder issue, though this provides a bit more context. More information should be available after Fairbanks is evaluated further Thursday.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits tiebreaking single in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 3-1

Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning as the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with shoulder injury Fairbanks is dealing with a shoulder issue after his appearance Wednesday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Fairbanks came on to pitch in the 10th inning and was charged with the loss after allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit. His shoulder issue is the bigger concern, though the team did not share specific details regarding the injury Thursday. Fairbanks has intermittently served as the team's closer, as he's managed five saves to go along with 37 strikeouts across 31 innings on the campaign.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz HR in Rays debut, Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 10th in row

Nelson Cruz homered in his Tampa Bay debut and Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single in a six-run ninth inning as the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plesac scheduled to start for Cleveland against Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Friday and the Indians are expected to counter with Zach Plesac

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snares win Fairbanks (3-3) earned the win Thursday, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless inning versus Cleveland.

Impact After collecting two saves and two holds in his last four outings, Fairbanks added a win to the collection. The 27-year-old kept the game tied in the ninth inning before Tampa Bay pulled ahead in the 10th. The right-hander has been decent with a 3.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 36:15 K:BB across 30 innings this season. He'll remain in the mix for save chances, having picked up five saves and 10 holds through 32 outings.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE