AUGUST 19, 2022 • NJ.COM
TAMPA BAY RAYS 80-82 · 4TH IN AL EAST
80-82 · 4TH IN AL EAST
N.J. native set for MLB debut with Rays The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals, 7-1, on Thursday. The Rays will face the Royals again on Friday.
Christian Bethancourt - Slugs sixth homer Bethancourt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Royals.
Impact Bethancourt took Josh Staumont yard in the eighth inning to record his sixth homer of the season. It was only his second home run since joining the Rays on July 11, and he's maintained a just a .200/.214/.327 line across 55 at-bats with his new team. Bethancourt has lost out on some playing time since the return of Francisco Mejia, but he has still been in the lineup for six of the team's last 12 games.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Herget - Contract selected by Rays Herget's contract was selected from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact Herget has been in the minors, but he joined the Rays organization ahead of the 2022 season and has posted a 2.45 ERA and 1.10 ERA in 80.2 innings over 16 appearances (14 starts) at Durham. The 31-year-old hasn't yet made his major-league debut and will likely serve as a multi-inning option out of Tampa Bay's bullpen.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Patiño - Optioned to Triple-A Patino was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact Patino will return to Durham after being called up to start Thursday versus the Royals. The right-hander tossed 5.2 scoreless innings, surrendering four hits and two walks while striking out four on his way to a win. Kevin Herget will replace him on the major-league roster and is set to make his MLB debut as a 31-year-old. Patino will remain top candidate for a call-up down the stretch.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals aim to break 4-game losing streak, take on the Rays
The Kansas City Royals are looking to break their four-game skid with a victory against the Tampa Bay RaysAUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis Patiño - Picks up first win of campaign Patino (1-1) earned the win over Kansas City on Thursday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 scoreless innings.
Impact Patino was called up from the minors earlier in the day and impressed in his first big-league start in nearly a month. The right-hander fanned only four batters but racked up 16 swinging strikes among his 86 pitches. He didn't surrender any extra-base hits and allowed only one runner to reach second base. The Rays are in the midst of a busy schedule, so Patino could take another turn in the rotation after his strong outing Thursday.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Patiño strong in return, Rays beat Royals 7-1
Luis Patiño pitched strongly into the sixth inning, Yandy Díaz drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yandy Díaz - Exits with knee soreness Diaz was removed from Thursday's game against Kansas City with left knee soreness, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact Diaz exited in the seventh inning after he appeared to suffer the injury while rounding third base. Prior to his departure, Diaz powered the Rays' offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. There's no timetable for his potential return to the lineup, but Yu Chang is a potential beneficiary of any extended absence for Diaz.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas City Royals vs Tampa Bay Rays Box Score - August 18, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Kansas City Royals take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 11:10pm UTC on August 18, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and...
AUGUST 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Photos: Rays open series against Royals at home The Rays call up right-hander Luis Patino from Triple-A Durham to start tonight’s series opener against the Royals.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Francisco Mejía - Takes seat Thursday Mejia isn't starting Thursday against the Royals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Mejia is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak in which he's slashed .391/.440/.565 with four doubles, four RBI and three runs. However, he'll get a breather while Christian Bethancourt starts behind the plate and bats seventh.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harold Ramírez - Gets breather Thursday Ramirez isn't starting Thursday against the Royals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Ramirez started the last two games after returning from the IL, and he went 2-for-9 with a solo home run and a strikeout. However, David Peralta will serve as the designated hitter while Roman Quinn starts in right field Thursday.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Yacabonis - Bumped from 40-man roster Yacabonis was designated for assignment by the Rays on Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact Yacabonis was claimed off waivers by the Rays in early August after being cast off the Marlins' 40-man roster, but he posted a 9.82 ERA and 2.18 WHIP in 3.2 innings over four appearances with Tampa Bay. He'll now lose his spot on the Rays' 40-man roster, and it's not yet clear whether he'll find another landing spot via waivers.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Patiño - Officially recalled prior to start Patino was recalled from Triple-A Durham ahead of Thursday's start against the Royals, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact Patino was sent to the minors July 23, and he posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 9.2 innings over three starts following his demotion. The Rays are in the midst of a stretch in which they're playing 17 games in 17 days, so the right-hander will return to the big leagues to start Thursday's home matchup. It's not yet clear whether Patino will make another turn through the rotation following Thursday's outing, and it's possible that the decision will be made based on how he performs against Kansas City.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wander Franco - Continues to rest Franco (wrist) is not in the lineup Thursday for Triple-A Durham, according to play-by-play announcer Patrick Kinas.
Impact Franco will sit for a second straight day while undergoing treatment on his sore wrist. According to Durham manager Brady Williams, Franco's absence is "more about pain tolerance and being pain-free" while swinging than anything else. It's unclear when Franco will take the field next, but it's a good sign that he has not been recalled from his rehab assignment.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harold Ramírez - Homers in road loss Ramirez went 1-for-5 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Yankees.
Impact Ramirez homered off lefty reliever Lucas Luetge to lead off the sixth and give the Rays a 4-0 lead. Although this marks only the second extra-base hit in the last ten games for the outfielder, he has an outstanding .353 batting average in 34 at-bats during that span. In addition, the 27-year-old is great against lefties with a .947 OPS in 75 at-bats compared to a .769 OPS in 174 at-bats against right-handed pitching.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Kluber - Solid outing in slug fest Kluber did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over six innings against the Yankees. He struck out eight.
Impact Kluber allowed a two-run homer from shortstop Gleyber Torres in the sixth in addition to doubles from Andrew Benintendi and Aaron Judge. The righty has struggled lately with a 5.62 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 49.2 innings during his last nine starts. Additionally, the 36-year-old veteran has allowed four runs or more in five of these nine outings.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Patiño - Call-up coming, will start Thursday The Rays plan to call up Patino from Triple-A Durham to start Thursday's game against the Royals in Tampa Bay, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Tampa Bay isn't known to be dealing with any injuries or expected absences to any members of its current five-man rotation, so it's possible that manager Kevin Cash just wanted to break in another starting pitcher with the Rays in the midst of a stretch of 17 games in 17 days. Patino will be making his fourth appearance for Tampa Bay in 2022, with the right-hander having thus far spend a considerable portion of the season on the injured list due to a significant oblique strain. He's generally looked good across his last three outings at Durham, accruing a 3.72 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB across 9.2 innings.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
With 1 swing, Yankees remind Rays what they do best: Break hearts | Klapisch Josh Donaldson's walk-off grand slam against the Tampa Bay Rays not only propelled the New York Yankees to an 8-7 win, it might be a turning...
AUGUST 18, 2022 • NJ.COM
Royals bring road losing streak into matchup against the Rays
The Kansas City Royals will look to break their five-game road skid in a matchup with the Tampa Bay RaysAUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donaldson slugs walk-off slam, sends Yankees past Rays 8-7 NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the clock struck midnight, and the struggling New York Yankee...
AUGUST 18, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Yankees rise from dead, rally past Rays on Josh Donaldson 10th inning grand slam | Rapid reaction The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays completed their three-game series on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • NJ.COM
Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 8-7
Josh Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the clock struck midnight, and the struggling New York Yankees salvaged an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to avoid a...AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wander Franco - Sits out Wednesday at Triple-A Franco (wrist) received treatment after experiencing soreness in his right hand Tuesday and isn't playing Wednesday for Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The 21-year-old exited his first rehab game Tuesday due to the soreness, and he'll have to wait at least one day before rejoining Durham's lineup. Tampa Bay previously hoped Franco would be able to rejoin the big-league club this weekend, but that timeline may be pushed back. He'll be re-evaluated Thursday and should be considered day-to-day in the meantime.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Box Score - August 17, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 11:05pm UTC on August 17, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and an...
AUGUST 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
