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Manuel Margot - Drives in two Margot went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact Margot delivered the first runs of the game for the Rays on a two-RBI single in the eighth inning. He extended his hitting streak to four games with the effort, three of which have been multi-hit performances. Margot also has at least one RBI in each of those contests, and he is hitting .306/.367/.375 across 79 plate appearances on the season.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Arozarena - Records fourth stolen base Arozarena went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and a stolen base Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact Arozarena hit his ninth double of the season in the sixth inning and proceeded to steal third base -- his fourth swipe of the campaign. He reached base again two frames later on a walk, and he ultimately came around to score on a two-RBI single by Manuel Margot. Arozarena extended his hitting streak to five games with the performance, during which time he's recorded four extra-base hits, two RBI and a run scored.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Kittredge - Records fourth save Kittredge did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact Kittredge entered the game with a 3-0 lead and set down the Athletics in order on only 10 pitches. He now has four of the Rays' seven saves this season, most recently splitting chances with Ryan Thompson. However, Kittredge is one of the team's most trusted relievers, so his appearances in non-save situations have resulted in two wins. Kittredge has pitched well to begin the campaign, maintaining a 1.46 ERA with a 12: 1 K:BB across 12.1 frames.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Kluber - Six scoreless innings Kluber allowed three hits and one walk while striking out seven across six scoreless innings Wednesday against the Athletics. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Kluber needed only 64 pitches to retire 18 batters, and he has now completed six innings in consecutive starts. He also generated 10 swinging strikes to aid him to a season-best seven strikeouts. Kluber has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in four of his five starts to begin the campaign, and he owns a 2.36 ERA with a 25:6 K:BB across 26.2 frames.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Most underrated'? Margot making his case OAKLAND -- Rays center fielder Brett Phillips leaned in and spoke quietly when asked about teammate Manuel Margot , as if discussing a secr...

MAY 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

René Pinto - Returns to Triple-A Pinto was optioned to Triple-A Durham after Wednesday's 3-0 win over the A's, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Pinto appeared in five games since being recalled from Durham on April 22, and he went 3-for-15 with a home run and two RBI. Francisco Mejia (illness) is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday and resume his role as Tampa Bay's No. 2 catcher.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rally late again, complete series sweep of A's OAKLAND, Calif. — The Rays just needed to be patient Wednesday afternoon.

MAY 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Margot's two-run single puts Rays past slumping A's 3-0

Manuel Margot broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Oakland Athletics 3-0 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays score three in eighth as A's complete winless homestand Zach Jackson gave up three runs in the eighth inning as the A’s lost 3-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays.

MAY 4, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Reds claim RHP Robert Dugger off waivers from Tampa Bay

The Cincinnati Reds have claimed right-hander Robert Dugger off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Francisco Mejía - Thursday return possible Mejia (illness) is scheduled to rejoin the Rays in Seattle for their upcoming four-game series, and he's expected to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list either Thursday or...

Impact After clearing all COVID-19-related protocols over the weekend, Mejia reported to the Rays' spring facility in Port Charlotte, Fla. to appear in a pair of simulated games. Mejia has apparently looked good since resuming baseball activities, but the Rays will see how he's feeling Thursday before deciding whether to activate him for the start of the series or to give him an extra day of rest. Whenever he's formally reinstated, Mejia will replace Rene Pinto as the No. 2 option behind top catcher Mike Zunino.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kiermaier - Not starting Wednesday Kiermaier isn't starting Wednesday against Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kiermaier went just 1-for-7 with a double, two runs and two strikeouts over the last two games. Brett Phillips will take over in center field and bat ninth.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Paredes - Delivers as pinch hitter Paredes went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Athletics.

Impact Paredes has drawn only one start since being recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, though he entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. While he struck out in his initial plate appearance, Paredes redeemed himself with a two-RBI single in the following frame. There doesn't appear to be a consistent path to plate appearances for Paredes at this point, but he has collected two hits in first seven at-bats with the Rays.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spirit of 42 is strong in Tampa Bay, especially among these youths Area dignitaries talk about their lives and role models, with the backdrop of Jackie Robinson Day as inspiration, to aspiring writers in the...

MAY 4, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Resilient Rays show mettle, stun A's with comeback win OAKLAND -- The Rays took a while to prove that they possess a quick-strike offense in Tuesday's game against the A's at the Coliseum, but th...

MAY 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rays take road win streak into matchup with the Athletics

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Oakland Athletics aiming to continue a four-game road winning streak

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brett Phillips - Smacks second long ball Phillips went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-7 victory against the Athletics.

Impact Phillips took Oakland starter Paul Blackburn deep to center in the second inning and later tacked on a walk in the 10th. The reserve outfielder is putting up numbers consistent with that role -- a .200/.256/.350 slash line with some speed and solid defense which gets him in the lineup.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Zunino - Crushes second homer Zunino went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in a 10-7 win over Oakland.

Impact With Tampa Bay down 5-3 in the ninth inning, Zunino pinch-hit for Kevin Kiermaier with one on and crushed a game-tying homer to center off Oakland reliever Kirby Snead. He came up again in the 10th and singled home another run to increase the Rays lead and pad his stats. Despite the solid showing, Zunino is still slashing just .143/.173/.286 with 19 strikeouts compared to two walks.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Kittredge - Notches second win Kittredge (2-0) got the win during Tuesday's 10-7 victory against the Athletics, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

Impact Kittredge entered a tie game in the ninth and made quick work of the bottom of Oakland's lineup. He fell in line for the victory when Tampa Bay hung a five spot in the top of the 10th inning and eventually prevailed. The 32-year-old now holds a 1.59 ERA and should continue to see high-leverage scenarios on a Rays team with big expectations.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yarbrough - Struggles in return Yarbrough got a no-decision during Tuesday's 10-7 win over Oakland, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 2.1 innings.

Impact Yarbrough got off to rough start in his 2022 debut by permitting six baserunners and all five runs in the first inning and didn't get much better thereafter, surrendering two baserunners in the second and third though none came around to score. He was let off the hook when Tampa Bay tied the game in the ninth and will look to get back on track in his next start, likely to come this weekend against Seattle.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zunino's homer helps Rays rally past A's 10-7 in 10 innings

Pinch-hitter Mike Zunino tied the game with a two-run homer in the ninth inning and Yandy Diaz hit a go-ahead double in a five-run 10th to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-7 win ove...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Zunino - Not in Tuesday's lineup Zunino is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run Monday but will sit for the second time in the past three games. Rene Pinto will work behind the plate in his place Tuesday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Sanders - Moves to injured list Sanders was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was pulled from Monday's game against the A's due to back spasms and will now be sidelined for at least the next 15 days. He's been a solid bullpen piece in his first taste of the majors for the Rays this year with only two earned runs allowed and a 9:2 K:BB across 10 innings.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yarbrough - Activated for Tuesday's start Yarbrough (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Tuesday against the Athletics, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The left-hander is back from the injured list as expected and will make his season debut after landing on the shelf with a groin injury April 10. Yarbrough was built up to 59 pitches in his final rehab start with Triple-A Durham last week, so he'll likely be limited to around 70-to-80 pitches Tuesday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays welcome balanced offensive attack, open West Coast swing with win over A's - The Boston Globe Yandy Díaz led off Monday night's game with a home run to back righthander Drew Rassmussen’s second straight winning start

MAY 3, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM