AUGUST 10, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
TAMPA BAY RAYS 80-82 · 4TH IN AL EAST
80-82 · 4TH IN AL EAST
Rays blow lead in 9th, lose to Brewers in 10th Colin Poche gives up a tying homer to Rowdy Tellez, and Ryan Thompson allows the winning single to ex-mate Willy Adames.
Osleivis Basabe - Showing no power in Double-A Basabe has hit .288/.361/.374 with zero home runs, five steals and a 15:18 BB:K through 34 games since being promoted to Double-A Montgomery in late June.
Impact He at least managed to hit four homers and post a .463 slugging percentage over 55 games in High-A ahead of the promotion, but the higher level has served only to highlight Basabe's lack of power. Basabe is essentially a high-contact slap hitter -- he doesn't strike out much and offers good-but-not-great speed on the bases. There could be a place for that in the major leagues, but Basabe is profiling like a utility player who offers little in the way of fantasy value.
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Harold Ramírez - Could soon take BP Ramirez (thumb) could be cleared to take live batting practice as soon as Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Both Ramirez and Wander Franco (wrist) seem to be at similar points in their recoveries from injuries, as the two have both been cleared to take dry swings and could be ready to take another meaningful step forward this weekend. Ramirez, who has been sidelined since the All-Star break with a fractured right thumb, should have an everyday role waiting for him either at designated hitter or in the corner outfield once he's ready to come off the 10-day injured list. He was hitting .329 with four home runs, three steals, 35 RBI and 31 runs in 78 games prior to being deactivated.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wander Franco - Nearing batting practice Franco (wrist) could be ready to resume taking live batting practice as soon as Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Just under a month after getting surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist, Franco appears to be roughly in line with where the Rays had hoped he would be up to this point in his recovery. He'll likely hit off a tee or take dry swings over the next few days as the Rays look to gauge whether he's fit to face live pitching this weekend. If Franco does get the green light to take BP, he could be cleared to start throwing and taking part in fielding work next week. Franco was expected to be sidelined for 5-to-8 weeks at the time of his surgery, so he would seemingly have a shot at being ready to return from the IL by the end of August.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
J.P. Feyereisen - Slated for MRI Feyereisen (shoulder) will undergo an MRI on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Feyereisen was cleared to resume throwing recently but experienced discomfort afterward. A better idea of his status should come into focus following his examination Thursday.
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Rays' David Peralta at top of the lineup in matinee with Brewers Jeffrey Springs will be on mound as Tampa Bay wraps up a quick two-game series in Milwaukee.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Luke Raley - Back on bench Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Raley started each of the Rays' past four games at either designated hitter or in a corner-outfield spot, going 2-for-13 with two walks and seven strikeouts. The 27-year-old is now sitting on a .580 OPS and a 31.9 percent strikeout rate in his 69 plate appearances in the majors this season, so it wouldn't be surprising if Raley sees his opportunities get scaled back in the near future.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ji-Man Choi - Not starting Wednesday Choi isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Even with right-hander Brandon Woodruff on the mound for Milwaukee on Wednesday, Choi will retreat to the bench after he went 2-for-13 with a run, four walks and five strikeouts over the last five games. Yandy Diaz is serving as the designated hitter while Isaac Paredes starts at first base.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays play in game 2 of series
The Milwaukee Brewers lead 1-0 in a two-game series with the Tampa Bay RaysAUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jose Siri - Shows signs of life at plate Siri went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI on Tuesday against the Brewers.
Impact Siri has been the Rays' regular center fielder since being acquired at the trade deadline. However, he entered Tuesday's matchup having hit just .111 with two runs scored across six starts with his new team. Siri will hope his RBI double against the Brewers will get his bat on track, but he'll need to improve on his 36.1 percent strikeout rate for the season in order to consistently produce.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yandy Díaz - Slugs sixth homer Diaz went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers.
Impact Diaz took Freddy Peralta deep in the third inning to tally his sixth homer of the season. He entered the game hitless across his last five starts -- spanning 19 at-bats -- and has struggled to a .185 batting average in 14 games since the All-Star break. Even so, Diaz remains the Rays' primary leadoff hitter, and he is hitting .277/.392/.393 across 401 plate appearances for the season.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' mistakes costly in loss to Brewers MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes, you just have to go for it, and for Jose Siri, the seventh inning of the Rays' contest Tuesday night against the Bre...
AUGUST 10, 2022 • MLB.COM
Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor on his remarkable over-the-wall catch against Tampa Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor on his remarkable over-the-wall catch against Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field in Milwauke...
AUGUST 10, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM
Brewers centerfielder Tyrone Taylor has amazing home-run robbing catch in win over Rays Tyrone Taylor had a Lorenzo Cain-like catch in centerfield early in the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-3 win against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday night.
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Ryan Yarbrough - Wild in loss Yarbrough (0-7) took the loss Tuesday in Milwaukee, allowing three runs on four hits, two hit batsmen and a walk while striking out five in 3.1 innings.
Impact Yarbrough served in the bulk-reliever role and entered the game in the second inning after Jimmy Yacabonis opened the game. In addition to his two hit batsman, the left-hander threw two wild pitches and seven of the 16 batters he faced reached base safely. It has been an inconsistent year for the 30-year-old and, while his 5.08 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB in 56.2 innings leave something to be desired, the Rays continue to give him opportunities to eat innings. He's likely to pitch again early next week against the Yankees.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers break out of recent slide with 5-3 victory over Rays
Andrew McCutchen and Kolten Wong each drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers broke out of their slump to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays haunted by mistakes in loss to Brewers Errant throws and pitches, an odd decision to cut off a throw and over-aggressive baserunning all add up.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
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AUGUST 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rays' Manuel Margot starts rehab assignment, slated for Aug. 20 return Notes | Shortstop Wander Franco and outfielder/DH/first baseman Harold Ramirez could be ready around that time also.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Isaac Paredes - Not starting Tuesday Paredes is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Paredes will take a seat for the second time in four games while Ji-Man Choi and Brandon Lowe pick up starts at first base and second base, respectively, closing off Paredes' primary paths to playing time. Though he closed the weekend with a pair of two-hit games, Paredes has generally struggled since the All-Star break, producing a .208/.291/.333 slash line with just one home run in 13 games.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Mejía - On bench Tuesday Mejia is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Mejia will head to the bench for the series opener in Milwaukee while Christian Bethancourt gets a turn behind the plate. Since he returned from the 10-day injured list Friday, Mejia has gone 1-for-6 with a double, three walks and a run across two starts at catcher, while Bethancourt has caught in the Rays' other two contests.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Perdomo - Outrighted to minors The Rays outrighted Perdomo to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
Impact After being claimed off waivers from the Brewers on July 19, Perdomo stayed on the Rays' 40-man roster for about two weeks before being designated for assignment. He'll stay in the Tampa Bay organization as a depth reliever at Triple-A after none of baseball's other 29 teams put in a waiver claim for him.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Manzardo - Bumped up to Double-A The Rays promoted Manzardo to Double-A Montgomery on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The 23-year-old first baseman has been a fast climber through the organization, as he'll now move on to his third affiliate since being drafted in the second round of the 2021 first-year player draft. Manzardo decimated South Atlantic League pitching over the first four months of the season, slashing .329/.436/.636 with 17 home runs and a 45:46 BB:K in 275 plate appearances.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
10 most important Rays down the stretch With one-third of the season remaining, there are several players who can make a difference,
AUGUST 9, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Manuel Margot - Starts up rehab assignment Margot (knee) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact He'll serve as the designated hitter for the Rays' FCL club in his first game action since June 20. The 27-year-old should gradually move his rehab assignment to higher-level affiliates while also picking up more starts in the outfield, but he won't be eligible to come off the 60-day injured list until Aug. 20. Once activated, Margot could settle into a near-everyday role in a Rays outfield that has become more decimated since he suffered a right knee sprain, as Kevin Kiermaier (hip) is out for the season and Harold Ramirez (thumb) is without a clear timeline for a return. Before being deactivated in late June, Margot was hitting .302 with three home runs, five stolen bases, 27 RBI and 21 runs in 51 games.
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