RYAN PEPIOT NEWS

"Cutest couple ever" - Will Smith, Justin Turner and Walker Buehler's spouses send love to Ryan Pepiot's wife Lilia on their 3rd wedding anniversary Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot's wife Lilia received warm wishes from the spouses of her husband's ex-teammates as the couple celebrated...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pulled after 63 pitches in finale Pepiot (8-8) took the loss Sunday against Boston, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out five in four innings.

Impact Pepiot ran into trouble in the third inning when an RBI double by Vaughn Grissom drove in the game's first run. An unfortunate throwing error by the Rays defense compounded the damage, allowing another run to score. The Rays played it safe with their prized right-hander in Sunday's meaningless season finale, opting to pull Pepiot after just 63 pitches. Acquired from the Dodgers in the Tyler Glasnow trade last winter, the 27-year-old Pepiot enjoyed a successful inaugural season for the Rays, pitching to a 3.60 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 142:48 K:BB in 130 innings (26 starts).

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Detroit Pepiot (8-7) took the loss Tuesday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out six.

Impact While Pepiot struggled with command a bit Tuesday, matching a season high with four walks, he managed to hold Detroit scoreless until Wenceel Perez's two-out, two-run double in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old right-hander has held opponents to two earned runs or fewer in 12 of his last 13 outings, posting a 2.71 ERA in that span (63 innings). Pepiot's ERA now sits at 3.64 through 126 innings this season with a 1.14 WHIP and 137:46 K:BB. He'll look to wrap up the campaign on a high note in his next and final outing, currently scheduled for this weekend in Boston.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fans 12 batters in no-decision Pepiot allowed one run on two hits and no walks while striking out 12 batters over six innings in a no-decision against Boston on Wednesday.

Impact Pepiot lasted just two frames in his previous start, but he had a longer leash -- and pitched much better -- Wednesday. The right-hander needed just 76 pitches to notch a quality start and record a career-high 12 punchouts, though he had to settle for a no-decision in a game during which the Rays' offense managed just one run. Pepiot may be held to less than a full workload moving forward, though he showed Wednesday that he can still be effective even when not accumulating a typical starter's pitch count.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Pepiot throws immaculate inning as part of career-high 12-K night ST. PETERSBURG -- After being removed from his last start in Cleveland after two innings due to concerns about his diminished fastball veloc...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Rays' bullpen shines after Pepiot's early hook CLEVELAND -- About two hours before the start of the Rays’ matchup against the Guardians on Thursday, manager Kevin Cash sat in the visitors...

SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

No injury after short start Pepiot was pulled from Thursday's start against Cleveland after two innings but did not suffer an injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Pepiot labored through two innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one. He only threw 38 pitches, though the Rays may be opting to manage his workload after he threw only 64.2 total innings in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rolling Guardians head home to open series with Rays The Cleveland Guardians are heating up down the stretch of the regular season.However, they could face a stiff challenge from Tampa Bay’s Ry...

SEPTEMBER 12 • SACBEE.COM

Allows one run in win Pepiot (8-6) earned the win against the Orioles on Saturday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Impact Pepiot tossed five scoreless frames before surrendering a solo home run to Cedric Mullins in the sixth. The 27-year-old has been taken deep in four consecutive starts but has yielded two earned runs or fewer in eight of his past 10 outings overall. On the season, he owns a 3.66 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 118:40 K:BB across 113 innings and for a road matchup with the Guardians next week.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles lead to early exit Pepiot did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over three innings against the Padres. He struck out four.

Impact Pepiot racked up 89 pitches through three-plus innings, including being pulled after tossing 22 pitches without recording an out during a three-run fourth inning. It was Pepiot's shortest outing over his last 14 starts since working only two frames back on May 5. It's also the first time he's allowed more than two earned runs in a start since the middle of June. Pepiot will look to rebound during his next start, slated to take place when the Rays travel to Baltimore to take on the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Goes six frames in loss Pepiot (7-6) allowed five runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out six batters in six innings in a loss to Seattle on Monday.

Impact Pepiot was given an early one-run lead but allowed five runs across the second through fourth frames and didn't get any additional support from Tampa Bay's offense. The right-hander was particularly impacted by the long ball, as the two homers he served up accounted for four of the Mariners' five runs. Though he wasn't great in the outing, Pepiot did get credit for a quality start, as only two of the runs he surrendered were earned. Since returning from an over-one-month stay on the injured list Aug. 16, Pepiot has given up nine runs across 17.1 frames, but just four of the runs have been earned. He's also posted a solid 16:3 K:BB during that span.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Strong outing in win Pepiot (7-5) picked up the win over the Athletics on Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over six innings while striking out five.

Impact Pepiot left a cutter up in the zone with two outs in the first and watched on as JJ Bleday launched it into the stands for a solo shot to put Oakland on top 1-0. However, the right-hander looked sharp from that point on, hurling four consecutive shutout innings before surrendering a second run in the sixth. Pepiot induced 18 whiffs on the night and he's now won his last three decisions (spanning four starts). In two starts since returning from the injured list he's posted a 1.59 ERA to go along with a 10:2 K:BB.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat A's behind Jose Siri, Ryan Pepiot Jose Siri hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Ryan Pepiot allowed just two runs in six innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the host Oakland A’s...

AUGUST 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Siri homers, Pepiot shines in birthday win OAKLAND -- Rays manager Kevin Cash said he had no idea he was sending starter Ryan Pepiot to the mound on his 27th birthday. “Really?” Cash...

AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM

Fans five in no-decision Pepiot did not factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 win against Arizona, allowing two unearned runs on five hits and one walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Tampa Bay righty generated 11 whiffs out of his 80 total pitches in his first start since July 14 due to a knee injury. After a shaky opening frame in which two unearned runs scored courtesy a Junior Caminero throwing error in the inning, Pepiot settled in, allowing just two singles across his remaining 4.1 innings. He now sports a 3.69 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 99:32 K:BB across 92.2 innings this season. The 26-year-old should be allowed to throw more pitches in his upcoming start, lining up to face the Athletics in Oakland next week.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rays activate RHP Ryan Pepiot to start Friday night The Tampa Bay Rays activated right-hander Ryan Pepiot ahead of his start Friday night against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.Pepiot (6-5,...

AUGUST 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Activated ahead of Friday's start The Rays activated Pepiot (knee) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Pepiot will start Friday's game against the Diamondbacks after being on the sidelines for the past month due to an infection in his right knee. The right-hander made one rehab start with Double-A Montgomery, throwing 69 pitches while striking out seven over 3.1 scoreless innings. Pepiot figures to be limited to around 80 pitches in Friday's outing.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from IL on Friday Pepiot (knee) is scheduled to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday versus the Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The right-hander has been sidelined for the past month due to an infection in his right knee from a bug bite, but he's ready to rejoin the Rays after one rehab appearance with Double-A Montgomery. Pepiot threw 69 pitches across 3.1 innings during the outing, so he could still have minor workload limitations in his first start back with Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old has a 3.92 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 94:31 K:BB across 87.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up seven Ks in rehab start Pepiot (knee) struck out seven batters over 3.1 scoreless innings while scattering one hit and two walks in his rehab start Saturday with Double-A Montgomery.

Impact Pepiot tossed 69 pitches in the rehab outing, which should be the only minor-league start he needs before making his return from the 15-day injured list. The Rays have seemingly already reopened a spot in the rotation for Pepiot, as the club optioned Tyler Alexander -- who had been functioning as the de facto No. 5 starter -- to Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Pepiot rejoined the Rays on Sunday and played catch at Tropicana Field, and he'll likely throw a bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday before Tampa Bay locks him in for a start this weekend versus the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for rehab start Saturday Pepiot (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday with Double-A Montgomery, MLB.com reports.

Impact Pepiot has been on the shelf since July 21 with an infection in his right knee that had stemmed from a spider bite, but after the swelling in his knee subsided, he was able to complete a bullpen session before tossing a three-inning simulated game earlier this week. The right-hander looked to be a candidate to return from the injured list to take the mound Saturday against the Orioles, but the Rays will instead have him report to Montgomery for what's expected to be a one-start rehab assignment. Manager Kevin Cash said Pepiot is likely to throw 65-to-75 pitches in Saturday's rehab outing.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sim game coming Pepiot (knee) is scheduled to throw a three-inning simulated game as the next step in his recovery, MLB.com reports.

Impact The Rays didn't give an exact date for when Pepiot will throw the sim game, though he's had two and three days of rest between his most recent bullpen sessions. After his next session, the club will decide whether Pepiot is ready to be activated, or if he will require a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session coming Friday Pepiot (knee) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Pepiot has thrown a pair of bullpen sessions since landing on the injured list July 21 following a brief hospitalization due to a right knee infection, which is believed to have stemmed from a spider bite. The right-hander experienced significant swelling to his knee as a result of the infection, but he was cleared to resume throwing last week once the inflammation subsided. Pepiot is now in the process of building back up, and if Friday's side session goes well, he could be cleared to face hitters in live batting practice. Given the brevity of his stay on the IL thus far, Pepiot could get the green light to rejoin the Tampa Bay rotation as soon as next week without the need of a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ramp up continues Pepiot (knee) will increase the intensity of his throwing in a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Pepiot threw a lighter bullpen session Saturday, his first significant activity since landing on the injured list. After Tuesday, Pepiot will throw a simulated game or go on a rehab assignment, though the team has not specified their plans.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rays Starting Pitcher Was Hospitalized After Spider Bite Gave Him Knee Infection Ryan Pepiot is resuming mound throwing soon after a freak injury.

JULY 27 • SACBEE.COM

Rays Starting Pitcher Was Hospitalized After Spider Bite Gave Him Knee Infection Ryan Pepiot is resuming mound throwing soon after a freak injury.

JULY 27 • THESTATE.COM