SHANE BAZ NEWS

Remains in rotation Baz is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Yankees at Tropicana Field.

Impact Baz will make a second straight turn through the Tampa Bay rotation as he continues to fill the spot that belonged to Aaron Civale, who was traded to the Brewers last week. After being called up from Triple-A Durham on Friday to make his first start for the Rays since July 10, 2022, Baz struck out six while allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings in a loss to the Rangers. Though he maintains a hold on a rotation spot for now, Baz could still be at some risk of losing out on a starting role once Jeffrey Springs (elbow) eventually returns from the 60-day injured list.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Baz returns to Rays with familiar stuff, new outlook After a “devastating” period spent sidelined and unable to compete, the young right-hander is determined to make the most of his talent and...

JULY 6 • TAMPABAY.COM

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JULY 6 • MLB.COM

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JULY 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Loses despite quality start Baz (0-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Rangers.

Impact Making his first MLB appearance since July 10, 2022, Baz delivered a quality start on 92 pitches. He looked impressive outside of an ugly three-run third inning. His fastball averaged 96.2 mph and topped out at 99.1. Baz posted a 4.12 ERA with a 44:23 K:BB across 39.1 frames with Triple-A Durham prior to his promotion. The 25-year-old's spot in the rotation could be in question once Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is ready to return. As of now, Baz is in line to face the Yankees at home next week.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Loses despite quality start Baz (0-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and taking the loss against the Rangers.

Impact Making his first MLB appearance since July 10, 2022, Baz delivered a quality start on 92 pitches. He looked impressive outside of an ugly three-run third inning. His fastball averaged 96.2 mph and topped out at 99.1. Baz posted a 4.12 ERA with a 44:23 K:BB across 39.1 frames with Triple-A Durham prior to his promotion. The 25-year-old's spot in the rotation could be in question once Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is ready to return. As of now, Baz is in line to face the Yankees at home next week.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Officially recalled for start The Rays recalled Baz from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact He will start Friday in Texas against the Rangers, taking the rotation spot vacated by Aaron Civale, who was traded to the Brewers earlier this week. It will be the first major-league start since July of 2022 for Baz, who has been brought along slowly as he comes back from Tommy John surgery. The young right-hander had been heating up at Durham in June, collecting a 1.57 ERA and 35:10 K:BB across 23 innings. Baz will have a good shot to remain in the Rays' rotation for the rest of the season and needs to be picked up in any fantasy leagues where he's still available.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Taking Civale's spot in rotation Baz will be recalled from Triple-A Durham to take Aaron Civale's spot in the Rays' rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Prior to being traded to the Brewers, Civale's next turn was slated to be Friday in Texas. It's not clear whether Baz will start that day or another, but his return to the big leagues is imminent. Baz struggled in May at Durham with a 7.71 ERA and 9:13 K:BB over 16.1 innings, but he rebounded in June, collecting a 1.57 ERA and 35:10 K:BB across 23 frames. The Rays could be careful with his workload in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, but Baz should be rostered in all fantasy formats.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from start Baz was scratched from his start with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Baz was removed from his outing in order to be available as a depth option for the Rays in case the team needs to play a doubleheader Wednesday or Thursday against the Royals as inclement is expected in Kansas City. Fantasy managers can rest easy as the right-hander is perfectly healthy, boasting a 4.12 ERA and a 10.1 K/9 over 39.1 innings in 10 starts with Durham this season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could move up to big leagues Triple-A Durham scratched Baz from his scheduled start Tuesday, perhaps signaling that the Rays will call him up in the coming days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Baz was removed from his outing in order to be available as a depth option for the Rays in case the team needs to play a doubleheader Wednesday or Thursday against the Royals, as inclement weather is expected in Kansas City. Baz's health is not a concern, as he carries a 4.12 ERA and a 10.1 K/9 over 39.1 innings in 10 starts with Durham this season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Rays reinstated Baz (elbow) from the injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Durham.

Impact Baz has been on the injured list all season while completing the final stages of recovery from his July 2022 Tommy John surgery. The 24-year-old righty started four games at Triple-A during his rehab assignment, posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.92 WHIP while striking out eight batters and walking 11 through 12 innings. He'll remain with Durham despite being fully recovered, though there is still a possibility he contributes to the Rays' pitching staff later this season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Completes four innings Baz (elbow) allowed one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out four across four innings during a rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Impact This was Baz's best rehab appearance since starting the assignment May 4. He's still fighting his control, as he has walked 11 batters across 12 innings, though that shouldn't come as a significant surprise given his lengthy layoff since last pitching in a meaningful game. The Rays will likely want him to make at least one more start in the minors, but he could rejoin the big-league rotation in early June.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

39 pitches in first rehab start Baz (elbow/oblique) gave up three earned runs on three hits and one walk in three innings Saturday during a rehab start for Triple-A Durham. He failed to record a strikeout and bui...

Impact He gave up a two-run home run on a changeup to Forrest Wall, which accounted for the brunt of the damage. Baz averaged 95 mph on his fastball, per Thomas Nestco of TJ Stats, and he will probably need to make several more rehab starts before rejoining the big-league rotation.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Shane Baz accepts the 'lesser of two evils' in comeback The right-hander feels great and would love to start the season in the big leagues. But he knows the Rays have to slowly build him back up,...

FEBRUARY 17 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Throwing bullpens Baz (elbow) is long tossing and throwing bullpens as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Baz underwent the procedure in late September of last year, but there's been no talk of him trying to return quickly enough to pitch in the playoffs. The fact that he's ramping up this far from spring training bodes well for his readiness for the start of next season, however.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Transferred to 60-day IL Baz was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Rays on Thursday with a right elbow UCL tear, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Braden Bristo. Baz will be out until 2024 as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on injured list Baz was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Rays on Wednesday with a right elbow UCL tear, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Baz underwent Tommy John surgery last September and will be out until 2024. He'll be moved to the 60-day IL when the Rays need to free up a spot on the 40-man roster.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16, 2023

Nearing throwing program Baz (elbow) is on track to begin a throwing program in 3-4 weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Baz reported to Rays camp this week as he continues the long road back from last September's Tommy John surgery. Obviously, he's not going to be an option for Tampa Bay this season, but the hope will be for him to be ready to roll by 2024.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy John surgery completed Baz (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery in Dallas on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact As anticipated, Baz's surgery involved nothing more complex than the traditional UCL repair, but the timeline associated with the procedure means that Baz will be sidelined through the 2023 season. He could be ready to resume facing hitters by the second half of next season, which should put him on track to enter 2024 spring training at full health and ready to reclaim a spot in the Tampa Bay rotation. Baz made just six starts this season due to right elbow issues that weren't permanently resolved by the arthroscopic procedure he underwent in late March.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Requires Tommy John surgery Baz will undergo Tommy John surgery and won't play during the 2023 season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Baz underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his elbow in late March and returned to action for a month just before the All-Star break, but he was shut down in mid-July with a right elbow sprain and had already been ruled out for the season. The Rays seemed optimistic about his recovery process, but the right-hander will be forced to miss the 2023 season since doctors have recommended Tommy John surgery.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day injured list Baz (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Baz hit the injured list Thursday with a right elbow sprain. He'll be shut down for a month after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection, so he likely wouldn't have had a chance to return within 60 days even without this transaction. He'll now be officially unable to make it back before September 9, and it's not yet clear if he'll be ready to return on that date or at any point over the last month of the regular season.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Shane Baz has elbow sprain, to miss extended time ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Just when you might think the Rays couldn’t possibly lose another key player for an extended period of time due to in...

JULY 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rays' Shane Baz has elbow sprain, to miss extended time ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Just when you might think the Rays couldn’t possibly lose another key player for an extended period of time due to in...

JULY 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM