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Kevin Kiermaier - Surgery goes according to plan Kiermaier revealed that the season-ending surgery he underwent Aug. 3 went well, and he expects to return pain-free for the start of the 2023 campaign, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay...

Impact According to Topkin, Kiermaier is expected to need seven months to complete his rehab and recovery from surgery to address an impingement and a torn labrum in his left hip, so he should have few restrictions, if any, for the beginning of spring training in late February. Perhaps the bigger question than whether Kiermaier will be 100 percent for the start of the season is if he'll be taking part in workouts with the Rays or another organization. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Rays intend to decline the $13 million 2023 team option for Kiermaier's contract and instead buy out the veteran outfielder for $2.5 million. The move doesn't preclude the Rays from bringing Kiermaier back at a more affordable rate.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers open 2-game series at home against the Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers begin a two-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Yandy Díaz leading wave of hitters walking more than whiffing

With a walk-strikeout balance that is rare in today's game, Yandy Díaz is helping keep the Tampa Bay Rays afloat, Jordan Shusterman writes.

AUGUST 9, 2022

Tyler Glasnow - Potential for 2022 return Glasnow (elbow) hasn't yet been ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Topkin notes that Glasnow still has at least a few important hurdles to clear before getting the green light, but he's looked strong in recent side sessions and the club is entertaining the idea of a return in 2022. "The chance is not zero," said pitching coach Kyle Snyder. "Let's say that much. It's pretty remarkable just to see where he is." Glasnow has been throwing off a mound for more than a month now, and Snyder mentioned that the right-hander is throwing 98-99 mph and successfully executing his breaking pitches. Despite this, he would still need to see significant action in the minors pitching against live hitters before gaining clearance to return even in a bullpen role.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

This baseball manager business is not quite as easy as it looks John Romano | With eight weeks to go, Rays manager Kevin Cash needs to protect the arms of starting pitchers while keeping the team in the p...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Rays should have barrels of fun playing in Milwaukee Notes | Tampa Bay is making its first visit since 2011, and ex-Brewer Drew Rasmussen says to expect “an awesome atmosphere.’'

AUGUST 8, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Ryan Yarbrough - Sticks in bulk-relief role Tuesday The Rays plan to deploy Yarbrough as a bulk reliever behind opener Jimmy Yacabonis in Tuesday's game in Milwaukee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Yarbrough will follow an opener for his second straight outing after the arrangement paid dividends his last time out Wednesday, when he came on behind lefty Jalen Beeks. Though he didn't factor into the decision, Yarbrough delivered four innings of one-run ball while allowing just two baserunners and striking out one. The southpaw will follow the right-handed Yacabonis this time around, with the righty/lefty combination to begin the game perhaps deterring the Brewers from fielding a righty-heavy lineup that might have more success against Yarbrough.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Yacabonis - Gets chance as opener The Rays will deploy Yacabonis as an opener in front of bulk reliever Ryan Yarbrough in Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The arrangement could deter the Brewers from fielding a righty-heavy lineup Tuesday, as the right-handed Yacabonis will likely work an inning or two before giving way to the left-handed Yarbrough. The Rays will be hoping for better results in Yacabonis' second appearance with the team, as he was lit up for three earned runs while recording just two outs in his debut Saturday in Detroit after he had recently been scooped up off waivers from the Marlins.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Wilcox - Kicks off rehab assignment Wilcox (elbow) began a rehab assignment Monday with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate and struck out two while allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless in...

Impact Wilcox faced five batters in his 2022 debut and in his first outing since undergoing Tommy John surgery last September. Given that pitchers typically require at least a 12-month recovery from the procedure, Wilcox wasn't expected to take the mound in 2022, but he evidently recovered at a faster rate than the Rays anticipated. He's still likely to require several outings in the FCL before reporting to Single-A Charleston, where he finished the 2021 campaign.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays draw 2 bases-loaded walks in 9th, beat Tigers 7-0

Yu Chang and Yandy Diaz drew bases-loaded walks in a seven-run ninth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drew Rasmussen - Early exit part of pre-planned move Rasmussen was lifted in the top of the fourth inning of his start in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Tigers in a "baseball decision," Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. He struck out...

Impact Manager Kevin Cash made no indication that Rasmussen would be limited while returning to the mound Sunday on his standard four days' rest, but that's exactly what happened, even though the right-hander faced one more than the minimum through three innings while throwing just 33 pitches. Since he departed with the game tied 0-0, Rasmussen didn't come away with the win after Tampa Bay plated all seven of their runs in the top of the ninth inning. The early exit on a day he was pitching so well was surely frustrating for fantasy managers, but Rasmussen at least turned in a 1.00 ERA and 0.88 WHIP during his two-start week.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gregory Soto, Detroit Tigers melt down in 9th inning, lose 7-0 to Tampa Bay Rays Gregory Soto entered a scoreless game, faced 7 batters and retired 2, as the Detroit Tigers lost 7-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park

AUGUST 7, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Drew Rasmussen - Leaves with apparent injury Rasmussen was lifted in the bottom of the fourth inning of his start Sunday against the Tigers with an apparent injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He struck out tw...

Impact Only an Isaac Paredes fielding error prevented Rasmussen from facing the minimum amount of batters through three innings, and since Tampa Bay wasn't planning on having Rasmussen make a short start Sunday, it appears safe to assume his early exit was due to some sort of physical concern. Expect the Rays to provide an update on Rasmussen's situation later Sunday.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Takes seat Sunday Peralta is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Peralta could see most of his days off against lefties moving forward, but he'll exit the Tampa Bay lineup for the first time since being acquired from the Diamondbacks on July 30 while Detroit brings a righty (Matt Manning) to the hill. While starting in each of the Rays' last six games, Peralta went 7-for-25 (.280 average) with two doubles and two RBI.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls - Sitting Sunday Walls is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Yu Chang will step in at shortstop for Walls, who looks to be receiving a routine maintenance day. Walls had started in each of Tampa Bay's last five games while going 3-for-16 with a home run, four walks, three runs and two RBI.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays Pitching Coach Suffers Injury During Visit to Mound Tampa Bay’s pitching staff, already beset by injuries, endures a bizarre malady in Detroit.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yu Chang - Hits second homer Chang went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 9-1 loss to the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Chang has been playing very good baseball since being picked up off waivers by the Rays in early July. The backup utility player is now slashing .342/.375/.474 with one home run in 38 at-bats with his new team. Chang could continue to find his way into the number nine spot of the Rays lineup which has been depleted by hand injuries to Wander Franco and Harold Ramirez.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shane McClanahan - Gives up four in loss McClanahan (10-5) gave up four earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out three over 6.1 innings to take the loss in a 9-1 defeat against the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact McClanahan was cruising on his way to another quality start but got into some trouble in the seventh inning when the first two batters hit their way on base. Rays manager Kevin Cash decided to go to the bullpen after McClanahan gave up a sacrifice fly to Jonathan Schoop in the next at-bat which could have easily gotten down for a double if it weren't for an excellent sliding grab by Jose Siri in center field. McClanahan was then tagged with another earned run after leaving the game. The 25-year-old left-hander has now given up nine earned runs over his past two starts to raise his ERA to 2.24, which ranks fourth best in all of MLB. The Rays' ace will look to return to dominance in his next expected start versus the Orioles.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays Box Score - August 07, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Detroit Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 5:40pm UTC on August 07, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analy...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Detroit Tigers game vs. Tampa Bay Rays: TV, time info for Matt Manning's latest start TV channel, radio, time info, score, live updates and analysis for the Detroit Tigers game vs. the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 7, 2022.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Rays bring 2-1 series lead over Tigers into game 4

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Detroit Tigers with a 2-1 series lead

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays pitching coach injured on visit to mound

Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder injured himself walking toward the mound to visit ace Shane McClanahan during the seventh inning of a 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers treat sellout crowd on Lou Whitaker's night to rousing win over Rays DETROIT — They sold out Comerica Park for Lou-lapalooza Saturday night.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tigers treat sellout crowd on Lou's night to a rousing win over the Rays The ceremony honoring Lou Whitaker drew a sellout crowd at Comerica Park Saturday and the Tigers kept them cheering with a 9-1 win.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Tigers beat McClanahan, Rays 9-1 on Lou Whitaker Night

Harold Castro drove in two runs and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers ended a three-game skid with a 9-1 win Saturday over All-Star Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays on Lou...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS