JULY 6, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Phillies Linked as Potential Fit for Mariners Silver SluggerThe Philadelphia Phillies have been linked as a potential fit for a Seattle Mariners star and Silver Slugger.
Luke Raley - Sitting versus leftyRaley isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday against the Phillies.
ImpactSouthpaw Cristopher Sanchez will start on the mound Thursday for the Phillies, meaning the left-handed bat of Raley will take a seat to begin the game. Harold Ramirez will take over as Tampa Bay's designated hitter while Yandy Diaz mans first base.
JULY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Josh Lowe - Sitting versus leftyLowe isn't starting Thursday against the Phillies.
ImpactWith left-hander Cristopher Sanchez starting on the mound for Philadelphia, the left-handed bat of Lowe will retreat to the bench to begin Thursday's game. Manuel Margot will start in right field and bat sixth while Lowe sits.
JULY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brandon Lowe - Sitting ThursdayLowe isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday against Philadelphia.
ImpactLowe is 3-for-7 with two RBI in two games since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He'll get a breather Thursday while Taylor Walls starts at second base and bats ninth.
JULY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
The Rays are relying on some old-school experience for the MLB draftAmateur scouting director Chuck Ricci brings a combination of playing and scouting experience, as well as analytical understanding, to the c...
JULY 6, 2023•TAMPABAY.COM
J.T. Realmuto - Day off ThursdayRealmuto is out of the lineup Thursday against the Rays.
ImpactRealmuto gets a breather after making seven straight starts behind the plate for the Phillies. Garrett Stubbs is at catcher in Thursday's series finale versus Tampa Bay.
JULY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ryan Thompson - Returns to majorsThompson was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ImpactThe Rays needed six pitchers to get through Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, so they're bringing in Thompson as a fresh bullpen arm. He's posted a 5.94 ERA in 17 appearances with Tampa Bay in 2023.
JULY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
