TAMPA BAY RAYS NEWS

Pete Fairbanks - Weekend return possible Fairbanks (lat) could return Saturday or Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Fairbanks has been out all year after tearing his lat in March, but he may be back in time to make an appearance prior to the All-Star break. If he pitches well, he could carve out a role in the Rays' closer committee, though the team is unlikely to appoint him or anyone else as the dedicated ninth-inning man.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe - Not yet active Lowe (back) won't be activated Friday but could return Saturday or Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe has been out for two months with a stress reaction in his lower back, but he's nearly ready to go after grabbing five hits in five rehab games. Previous reports cited Friday as a potential date for his return, but he'll need at least one or two more days before he's ready to go.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Zunino - Shifts to 60-day injured list Zunino (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino has been out since early June with left shoulder inflammation. He recently received treatment on his neck to deal with tingling down his arm and doesn't appear to be close to a return, something this transaction confirms. He'll now be out until mid-August at the earliest. Christian Bethancourt and Francisco Mejia should continue splitting time behind the plate in his absence. Zunino's vacated 40-man roster spot will go to Luis Patino, who returned from his own trip to the 60-day injured list.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Phillips - On bench Friday Phillips isn't in the lineup Friday against the Orioles.

Impact Phillips went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts during Thursday's win over Boston, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Randy Arozarena, Josh Lowe and Luke Raley are starting in the outfield from left to right.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls - Not in Friday's lineup Walls isn't starting Friday against the Orioles.

Impact Walls is in the midst of a three-game hitting streak in which he's gone 4-for-10 with a homer, a double, four runs, three RBI and a strikeout. He'll get a breather while Isaac Paredes starts at second base with Yu Chang taking over at shortstop.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Romero - Optioned to Triple-A Romero was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The move clears space for Luis Patino (oblique) to return from the injured list. Romero made just a single appearance during his latest stint in the big leagues, striking out one in a scoreless inning of relief Thursday against the Red Sox.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Patiño - Reinstated from 60-day IL Patino (oblique) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday's start against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino had his rehab assignment shut down in early July due to a blister and won't be fully stretched out for Friday's start as a result. However, he's been cleared to rejoin the Rays ahead of the series opener against the Orioles, who have won their last 10 games. The right-hander tossed 78 pitches during his rehab start July 2, but it's not yet clear how many pitches he'll be able to throw following his layoff. Tommy Romero was sent down to make room for Patino on the active roster.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hays leads Orioles against the Rays after 4-hit game

The Baltimore Orioles take on the Tampa Bay Rays after Austin Hays had four hits against the Cubs on Wednesday

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Beeks - Secures first save Beeks earned a save against the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one batter over one inning.

Impact Tampa Bay took its first lead with a five-run seventh inning, and manager Kevin Cash turned to Brooks Raley and Jason Adam -- who have combined for eight saves this season -- to handle the eighth. That gave Beeks the opportunity to nail down his first save of 2022, and he did so successfully despite allowing three baserunners and one run. The bullpen usage Thursday highlights the peril of looking to Rays relievers for saves in fantasy -- eight different pitchers have notched at least one save for the club this season, and none has more than six. It doesn't seem likely that Beeks will be one of the team's most frequent closers despite Thursday's successful save.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rasmussen - Allows three runs in no-decision Rasmussen did not factor in the decision against Boston on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five batters.

Impact Rasmussen got through three scoreless frames before Rafael Devers tagged him for a solo home run in the fourth. The right-hander gave up two more runs in the sixth but was able to complete the inning to notch his third quality start of the campaign. He departed in line for the loss, but a late Rays rally took him off the hook. Rasmussen notched a modest five strikeouts in the outing, but he racked up a more impressive 18 swinging strikes. He has made six starts since his last win, but he's allowed three or fewer runs in four of those appearances.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected hitting stats: Christian Bethancourt among second-half rebound targets Michael Salfino looks at hitters, most easily attainable in fantasy leagues, whose expected stats indicate a likely second-half rebound.

JULY 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rays' Tommy Romero showered with beer, shaving cream after first big-league win Notes | After having his rehab delayed by a blister, Luis Patino will start against the Orioles on Friday in his first appearance since Apri...

JULY 15, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Luis Patiño - Confirmed starter Friday Patino (oblique) will start Friday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Patino landed on the 60-day injured list in mid-April and more recently dealt with a blister. However, he'll be set to rejoin the rotation and could handle a fairly heavy workload after reaching 78 pitches in his most recent rehab outing with Triple-A Durham.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rally to complete a sweep of Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shut down and shut out through six innings Thursday, the Rays rallied for five runs in the seventh and beat the Red S...

JULY 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Red Sox lose, 5-4, as Rays score 5 runs in 7th inning, finish off four-game sweep The Red Sox lost in brutal fashion Thursday night as the Rays finished off a four-game sweep.

JULY 15, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Rays score five in 7th, beat Boston 5-4 for four-game sweep

Taylor Walls and Yandy Díaz had two-run singles during a five-run outburst in the seventh inning, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 and completing a four-game...

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

LEADING OFF: Orioles streak into Tampa; early break in LA

The Baltimore Orioles are riding a 10-game winning streak, they’re contending for a wild-card spot, and they’re somehow still in last place in the AL East

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays place Baz on injured list, have 17 players sidelined

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starter Shane Baz on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right elbow sprain

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rays lose another pitcher as Baz goes on IL ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays’ rotation took another hit on Thursday as they placed right-hander Shane Baz on the 15-day injured list with a sp...

JULY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Pitchers Eovaldi and Whitlock set to rejoin Red Sox Friday

The Boston Red Sox are set to get pitching reinforcements for their weekend series at the New York Yankees

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Patiño - Likely to return Friday Patino (oblique) will likely be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Patino made six rehab starts in June and early July but faced a setback early this month due to a blister. However, he's been facing hitters recently and will return to game action with the major-league club Friday. He'll be facing a tough opponent in the Orioles, who have won 10 consecutive games, and manager Kevin Cash said that the right-hander won't be stretched out during the start.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays report: Shane Baz has elbow sprain, to miss extended time Right-hander has been prescribed an injection, rest and rehab for four weeks.

JULY 14, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM