RYAN SHERRIFF NEWS

Extends scoreless stretch Sunday Sherriff secured his first hold in a win over the Red Sox on Sunday, firing a scoreless one-third of an inning during which he recorded a strikeout.

Impact The 31-year-old has now logged 2.1 scoreless innings over the three appearances he's already logged since being recalled from Triple-A Durham on July 25, and he has four straight scoreless efforts at the big-league level overall this season. Sherriff's bloated 6.14 ERA and 1.77 WHIP is largely the result of one very poor outing against the Nationals back on June 30, but he's otherwise proven a reliable left-handed option out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays top Red Sox 3-2 for 3-game sweep, widen lead in East

Shane McClanahan went six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered as the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2, completing a three-game sweep

AUGUST 2, 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

Indians rally for 3-2 win, end 11-game losing skid to Rays

Bobby Bradley’s sacrifice fly in the eighth inning capped Cleveland’s comeback and sent the Indians to a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay, ending the Indians’ losing streak against the Rays...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Rays Sherriff was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The left-hander will join the Rays for Sunday's series finale with Colin McHugh (arm) landing on the injured list. Sherriff has six big-league appearances this season and has surrendered five runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and two walks over 4.2 frames.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down following Game 1 Sherriff was optioned to Triple-A Durham following the win in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sherriff was recalled from Durham on Wednesday morning and he wound up pitching a scoreless inning during the first half of the twin bill. With the Rays needing to make room for Josh Fleming to pitch in bulk relief during Game 2, Sherriff will return to Triple-A for the time being. The left-hander figures to be a top candidate to get brought back to the majors when Tampa Bay becomes in need of another relief arm.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep

Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Rays Sherriff was recalled by the Rays on Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Sherriff was sent down by the Rays last week after he allowed four runs in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Nationals on June 30. He fared better across two appearances with Triple-A Durham and allowed no hits and one walk while striking out four in 1.2 innings. The southpaw has made just five appearances in the majors to begin the season but should be available out of the bullpen going forward.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shelled, takes loss Wednesday Sherriff (0-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing four runs on three hits and a hit batsman across one-third of an inning.

Impact Sherriff relieved opener Drew Rasmussen with the Rays leading 4-2 in the bottom of the third. After retiring Jon Lester, Sherriff's outing immediately went south. He hit Kyle Schwarber before allowing three straight hits and exiting. He was tagged with the loss, marking his first decision of the campaign. Sherriff was recalled from Triple-A Durham prior to the game and it wouldn't be at all surprising if he's sent back down soon following his struggles Wednesday.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Birthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top Rays

Trea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday in a 15-6 victo...

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Take three! Nats' Turner ties MLB record, hits for 3rd cycle

Trea Turner has completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves up from Triple-A The Rays recalled Sherriff from Triple-A Durham ahead of Wednesday's game in Washington.

Impact He'll join the active roster as a replacement in the bullpen for right-hander Ryan Thompson (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Sherriff previously made four relief appearances for the Rays earlier this season, giving up an earned run on five hits and a walk over 3.1 innings.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Sherriff was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He will head down to clear a spot for Matt Wisler, whom the Rays acquired via trade. Sherriff tossed three scoreless innings in three appearances in June and will likely be back up with the big club when it needs a fresh bullpen arm.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Walls sparks late surge as Rays beat Rangers 7-1

Rookie Taylor Walls had a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning among a season-high three hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-1

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sherriff 'having fun again' after break ARLINGTON -- After making his first appearance of the season on April 2 at Marlins Park, Rays left-hander Ryan Sherriff said, he realized he...

JUNE 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Perfect frame in majors return Sherriff, recalled from Triple-A Durham earlier in the day, fired a perfect eighth inning in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

Impact The journeyman reliever needed a scant eight pitches, six of which found the strike zone, to get through his first big-league inning appearance since April 2. Sherriff had been pitching relatively well at Durham (3.38 ERA across eight innings) and is likely to mostly see low-leverage work while up in the majors.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays 1B Ji-Man Choi on injured list with left groin strain

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the 10-day injured list because of a left groin strain

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins big club Sherriff was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Impact The 31-year-old was placed on restricted list for personal reasons during the first weekend of the season, and he's been at Triple-A since being activated May 11. Sherriff gave up three runs on seven hits with a 10:6 K:BB over eight innings for Durham. He should fill a middle-relief role in the majors.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays designate INF-OF Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder-outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated and optioned The Rays activated Sherriff (personal) from the restricted list and optioned him to Triple-A Durham.

Impact Tampa Bay reopened a spot for Sherriff on the 40-man roster by designating first baseman/designated hitter Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment. Sherriff could be recalled at some point later in the season when the Rays want to add another left-handed option to their bullpen.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reports to minors camp Sherriff reported to Tampa Bay's minor-league camp Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Sherriff was placed on the restricted list April 3 to take some time away from the game, and he'll now begin to work his way back into pitching form. He'll likely need to go through an abbreviated spring training regimen before the team will consider adding him back to the roster.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on restricted list Sherriff was placed on the restricted list for undisclosed reasons Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Rays indicated that Sherriff would be taking some time away from the game and had the club's full support, but didn't divulge any more details out of respect for the lefty's privacy. It's unclear when he'll return to the team. Joseph Odom's contract was selected to take his place on the roster.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays place LHP Sherriff on restricted list The Rays placed left-handed reliever Ryan Sherriff on the restricted list before Saturday’s series finale against the Marlins in Miami. The...

APRIL 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Wendle's 3-run HR in 9th rallies Rays over Marlins 6-4

Joey Wendle’s three-run homer in the top of the ninth rallied the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two spring appearances thus far Sherriff has allowed an earned run on three hits across two innings while recording one strikeout in his first two Grapefruit League appearances.

Impact The southpaw had a brief but impressive stint with the Rays last season, posting a 1-0 record, a save and an unblemished ERA across 9.2 innings over 10 appearances. Sherriff also worked a pair of scoreless frames in the postseason and could certainly carve out a middle-relief role in the coming campaign if he's able to stay consistent.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE