Impact Mejia went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts Tuesday and will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Rene Pinto is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
TAMPA BAY RAYS 80-82 · 4TH IN AL EAST
80-82 · 4TH IN AL EAST
Francisco Mejía - Takes seat Wednesday Mejia isn't starting Wednesday against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Yandy Díaz - Still not starting Diaz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Houston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times
Impact Diaz has served as the Rays' primary leadoff man over the last month but will head to the bench for the third time in the last three games. Isaac Paredes is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Anderson - Placed on 60-day IL The Rays recalled Anderson (foot) from Triple-A Durham and placed him on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Anderson was sent down to Durham in late August but was recently shut down for the remainder of the season due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. His placement on the injured list will help to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Dusten Knight, whose contract was selected Wednesday. Anderson's foot issue isn't considered significant, so it seems likely that he'll have a relatively normal offseason program.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dusten Knight - Rejoins big-league bullpen The Rays selected Knight's contract from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Impact Knight rejoins Tampa Bay for the fourth time this season. He previously made four appearances out of the big-league bullpen spanning eight innings, striking out six while allowing four earned runs on eight hits and three walks.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Beeks - Lands on injured list Beeks was placed on the 15-day injured list with right lower leg tightness Wednesday, retroactive to Sept. 18, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Beeks has performed well recently, striking out four in 3.2 scoreless innings over his last three appearances. However, he's dealing with a lower leg issue that will keep him sidelined until at least the Rays' final series of the regular season. It's not yet clear whether the southpaw will be able to return prior to the end of the regular season, but Dusten Knight was called up to take his place in the bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros take win streak into game against the Rays
The Houston Astros will attempt to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Tampa Bay RaysSEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wander Franco - Reaches base four times Franco went 2-for-2 with a double and two walks Tuesday against the Astros.
Impact Franco had two of the Rays' three hits on the night, highlighted by a double in the sixth inning. He's in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, though he's produced only two RBI and one run scored in that span. Franco has had a disappointing season, as he has just a .125 ISO with five home runs and five stolen bases across 295 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shane McClanahan - Should make next start McClanahan (12-6) took the loss against the Astros on Tuesday after he exited with neck tightness/spasms, but he expects to make his next turn through the rotation, Tricia Whitaker...
Impact McClanahan lobbied to stay in the game but was removed for precautionary reasons, which is understandable given it was only his second start since he returned from the injured list. The 25-year-old lefty tentatively lines up to start Sunday versus the Blue Jays, though he'll likely need to throw a bullpen session before he's cleared for that outing.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shane McClanahan leaves game due to apparent injury as Rays lose again ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Time will tell which loss on Tuesday night was greater for the Rays.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Rays' Shane McClanahan pulled vs Astros with neck tightness
Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan was pulled in the fifth inning with neck tightness during a 5-0 loss to the Houston AstrosSEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shane McClanahan - Managing neck issue McClanahan was diagnosed with left neck tightness/spasms after leaving Tuesday's start against the Astros, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact McClanahan appeared to be dealing with shoulder discomfort before he walked off the field with the training staff, but the initial diagnosis is a neck injury. The left-hander exited in line for the loss after he gave up five runs on five hits with four walks and three strikeouts over four innings. It's unclear whether the issue will affect McClanahan's availability for his next turn through the rotation, which tentatively lines up for Sunday versus the Blue Jays.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
McClanahan exits with team trainer in fifth ST. PETERSBURG -- In his second start back from the 15-day injured list, Rays ace Shane McClanahan exited with an apparent injury during the...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • MLB.COM
Shane McClanahan - Leaves with apparent injury McClanahan was removed from Tuesday's start against the Astros with an apparent shoulder injury, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact McClanahan showed some discomfort in his shoulder during the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest, and he exited after a brief visit from the training staff. The left-hander surrendered five runs on five hits with four walks and three strikeouts prior to leaving the game. It's a concerning development for the 25-year-old, who was making only his second start since returning from a three-week absence due to a shoulder impingement.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' Randy Arozarena, Yandy Diaz not in lineup vs. Astros Shane McClanahan is set to make his second post-injured list start; Christian Javier is pitching for Houston.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Tyler Glasnow - Could pitch next week in Cleveland Glasnow (elbow) could make his 2023 debut next week in Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact If all goes well for Glasnow in Friday's rehab start for Triple-A Durham, his next appearance would likely come either Sept. 28 or Sept. 29 in Cleveland. Glasnow struck out four over two perfect innings in his most recent rehab appearance. The best-case scenario in standard fantasy leagues would probably be for Glasnow to follow an opener in his return to the majors so that he can realistically qualify for the win.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Lowe - Receives injection Tuesday Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Lowe (back) received an injection Tuesday and will be shut down for the next two days, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Cash also said that if all goes well following the injection, the hope is that Lowe can return before the end of the regular season. Lowe hasn't played since Sept. 11 and is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yandy Díaz - Riding pine Tuesday Diaz is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Astros, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.
Impact Diaz is hitting .321 with six runs, six RBI, one home run and one steal in 17 games this month. Isaac Paredes is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Randy Arozarena - Out of Tuesday's lineup Arozarena is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Astros, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.
Impact Arozarena returned Monday from an illness but will get another day off Tuesday after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Christian Bethancourt will start at designated hitter and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Anderson - Shut down for season Anderson, who was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Aug. 22, won't pitch again this season after recently dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Ba...
Impact After performing as arguably one of the Rays' top relievers during the team's 2019 and 2020 postseason runs, Anderson has struggled to stay healthy over the subsequent two seasons. He spent the first four and half months of the current season on the injured list while recovering from the elbow surgery he underwent last October, and he had struggled to regain top form since returning to action for Durham. He logged a 5.63 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB in 16 innings for Durham before making his 17th and final appearance for the affiliate Sept. 10. The foot issue isn't considered a major concern, but he'll get a head start on his offseason nonetheless. The Rays may face a tough decision on whether to tender Anderson a contract heading into the 2023 season.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Siri - Nabs another base Siri went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Monday against the Astros.
Impact Siri didn't have a big day at the plate but he did steal his 14th base of the season. He has now swiped a bag in three consecutive games while also collecting five hits across nine at-bats with a home run and three runs scored in that span. Siri is a near-everyday player in the Rays' outfield and has hit .267 with a .340 on-base percentage across 17 games in September.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Playoff Watch, AL edition: Seattle slipping, Cleveland catching fire
The Mariners are in a good position, but the Orioles have a chance to close the gap in the coming weeks, Jordan Shusterman writes.SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Rays star says how much Yankees should pay Aaron Judge A Tampa Bay Rays star pitcher said the New York Yankees can't be cheap when it comes to All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • NJ.COM
Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays Box Score - September 20, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Houston Astros take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 10:40pm UTC on September 20, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and a...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Drew Rasmussen - Takes second straight loss Rasmussen (10-6) allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three batters over six innings to take the loss against Houston on Monday.
Impact Rasmussen served up a game-opening homer to Jose Altuve in the first inning, but he limited Houston to that one run through five frames. However, the Astros tagged him for three runs in the sixth, which was more than enough to send him to defeat in a game during which the Rays were shut out. Rasmussen has given up eight earned runs in his last two starts, resulting in his first two-game losing streak of the campaign. He's pitched to a strong 2.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 117:29 K:BB over 132.2 innings overall on the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Rays
The Houston Astros visit the Tampa Bay Rays trying to extend a five-game road winning streakSEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
