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Yandy Díaz - Drives in two runs Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double two RBI in Sunday's 10-5 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Diaz knocked a two-run single off of Nick Lodolo as part of Tampa Bay's three-run fourth inning. The 30-year-old is absolutely scorching as of late; Sunday was the ninth multi-hit outing he's produced over his last 14 games. During that stretch, he's improved his season slash line from .257/.378/.333 to .299/.412/.395. Diaz is up to 20 RBI and 19 extra-base hits through 77 games.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With key stars on IL, Rays look to young players CINCINNATI -- The upcoming All-Star break couldn't come at a better time for the Tampa Bay Rays. If they can get there in one piece, that is...

JULY 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Shane Baz - Hammered in loss Baz (1-2) allowed seven runs on eight hits over 2.1 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Reds.

Impact Baz turned in a pair of scoreless frames before the Reds tagged him for seven runs in the third. He gave up three two-run homers in the inning to Jonathan India, Tyler Stephenson and Mike Moustakas. The 23-year-old righty had allowed just two home runs through 24.2 frames entering Sunday's start. Baz now owns an unsightly 5.00 ERA with a 30:9 K:BB over six starts. He's lined up to face Baltimore at home next week.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros selected

The All-Star rosters were rounded out Sunday as Major League Baseball announced the reserves and pitchers.

JULY 10, 2022

Moustakas reaches 200 homers, Reds finish sweep of Rays

Mike Moustakas, Tyler Stephenson and Jonathan India each hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5  for a three-game sweep

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCoy: Reds use big bats to record first series sweep of season The Cincinnati Reds didn’t require any walk-off heroics to complete a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon in Great Am...

JULY 10, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Rays' Wander Franco to injured list with wrist discomfort

Shortstop Wander Franco was put on the 10-day injured list by the Tampa Bay Rays, one day after he left the game against the Cincinnati Reds with what the team called right wrist d...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brett Phillips - Everyday role may await Phillips will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact The lefty-hitting Phillips is included in the lineup against a lefty starting pitcher (Nick Lodolo), which likely signals that the 28-year-old is moving back into an everyday role in the wake of Kevin Kiermaier (hip) landing back on the injured list. Tampa Bay recalled Luke Raley from Triple-A Durham to provide another option in the outfield, but he's likely to serve as the Rays' fourth outfielder in most games while Kiermaier plays alongside Harold Ramirez, Randy Arozarena and Josh Lowe, with one member of that quartet expected to slot in as a designated hitter for any given contest.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harold Ramírez - Doubles thrice in loss Ramirez went 3-for-5 with three doubles and three RBI in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact Ramirez has now produced five multi-hit games over his last eight starts to improve his season-long batting line to .321/.369/.447 across 236 plate appearances. The 27-year-old had already recently moved into a full-time role against both right- and left-handed pitching, and his hot run at the plate in addition to Kevin Kiermaier (hip) and Wander Franco (wrist) landing on the injured list Sunday should further solidify Ramirez as an everyday player. Ramirez will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Sunday's series finale, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Sanders - Rejoins big club Sanders was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Sanders was demoted to Durham on Monday but will rejoin Tampa Bay among a flurry of roster moves. The 27-year-old has appeared in seven games for the Rays this year and has pitched well with a 1.38 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB over 13 innings.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Raley - Moves up from Triple-A The Rays recalled Raley from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact Raley was summoned from Triple-A after fellow outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Josh Lowe and Brett Phillips are likely to serve as the primary replacements in center field for Kiermaier, so Raley will presumably be limited to a depth role while he's up with the big club for the second time this season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Faucher - Demoted to Triple-A The Rays optioned Faucher to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact Faucher was one of four players removed from the 26-man active roster ahead of Sunday's series finale in Cincinnati and the only one for non-injury reasons. He was charged with the loss and a blown save Saturday after failing to record an out while allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and a wild pitch. The Rays will replace Faucher in the bullpen with Phoenix Sanders, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Aranda - Up with big-league club Aranda was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was added to the major-league roster Sunday with Wander Franco (wrist) heading to the 10-day injured list. Aranda will provide infield depth for Tampa Bay and could split playing time at second base with Yu Chang while Taylor Walls fills in at shortstop for Franco.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays Place Wander Franco on Injured List With Hand Injury The shortstop is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.

JULY 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Francisco Mejía - Out of Sunday's lineup Mejia is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Mejia and Rene Pinto have alternated starts over the past eight games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Mejia went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run during Saturday's contest. Pinto will bat eighth in the series finale.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ji-Man Choi - Sitting versus southpaw Choi is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Choi started the past three games and went 2-for-9 with two RBI, a run and five walks, but he'll take a seat Sunday with lefty Nick Lodolo pitching for Cincinnati. Harold Ramirez will serve as the designated hitter while Isaac Paredes starts at first base.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Fleming - Promoted Sunday Fleming was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was demoted after giving up four runs (three earned) over five innings July 4 against the Red Sox, but he'll rejoin the big-league roster with Jeffrey Springs (lower leg) placed on the 15-day injured list. The Rays haven't officially announced their updated pitching plans as a result of Springs' movement to the IL, but Fleming appears set to start or serve as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen Monday versus the Red Sox.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays report: Jeffrey Springs sidelined along with Wander Franco, Kevin Kiermaier Jonathan Aranda, Josh Fleming and Luke Raley are called up; also Phoenix Sanders replaces Calvin Faucher.

JULY 10, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Jeffrey Springs - Heading to injured list Springs was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 7, with tightness in his lower right leg, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Springs presumably picked up the injury during his start last Tuesday against Boston, and he'll move to the injured list rather than make his next turn through the rotation Monday. The left-hander will be eligible to return immediately after the All-Star break July 22, though it's unclear if he's expected to be healthy by that time. Josh Fleming was promoted in a corresponding move and is likely to fill Springs' spot in the rotation.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kiermaier - Shifts to injured list Kiermaier (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Kiermaier missed time in late June with a left hip injury, and he's now headed back to the shelf after inflammation in the hip resurfaced Saturday. The 32-year-old won't be eligible to return until after the All-Star break July 22, though it's unclear if he's expected to be recovered by that point. Brett Phillips and Josh Lowe should be the primary replacements in center field for Tampa Bay.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wander Franco - Officially moves to injured list Franco (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 21-year-old is dealing with a hamate injury in his right wrist which could require surgery, with the resulting procedure expected to sideline him for 6-to-8 weeks. Franco will be further evaluated Monday when the Rays return from their current road trip, which could bring more clarity regarding whether or not he'll need surgery. Taylor Walls is expected to take over as Tampa Bay's primary shortstop, while Yu Chang and Jonathan Aranda could also see increased playing time in Franco's absence.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drury leads Reds against the Rays following 4-hit performance

The Cincinnati Reds play the Tampa Bay Rays after Brandon Drury's four-hit game on Saturday

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays expected to place Franco on IL after early exit CINCINNATI -- Rays shortstop Wander Franco is expected to be placed on the IL after exiting Saturday’s contest against the Reds in the fir...

JULY 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Jonathan Aranda - Headed back to Tampa Aranda will be recalled by the Rays on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays are in need of infield depth with Wander Franco (wrist) expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks. Aranda was in the majors for a very brief stretch in late June, though he should have a better chance to stick this time around. A well-regarded prospect, Aranda has maintained a .330/.403/.546 line with 13 home runs and four stolen bases across 325 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham this season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kiermaier - Hip issue reappears Kiermaier will likely be placed on the injured list after pain in his left hip reemerged Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier was forced to the injured list June 20 with a similar injury, and he'll be shelved again just three weeks later. His timeline for a return is unclear, though the recurring nature of the issue is concerning.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE