TAMPA BAY RAYS NEWS

Josh Lowe - Bows out of lineup Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He's one of three lefty-hitting regulars taking a seat for the series finale, with Ji-Man Choi and Brandon Lowe also joining Lowe on the bench. Randy Arozarena, who served as the Rays' designated hitter in Saturday's 3-2 win, will replace Lowe in left field Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe - Sits versus lefty Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lowe will take a seat along with fellow lefty-hitting regulars Josh Lowe and Ji-Man Choi as the Rays load up on right-handed bats to counter Boston southpaw Rich Hill. Randy Arozarena will replace Lowe as the Rays' leadoff hitter, while Vidal Brujan fills in for Lowe at second base.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact With southpaw Rich Hill on the hill for Boston, the Rays will stock up some extra right-handed bats in the series finale. The lefty-hitting Choi will bow out of the lineup while the righty-hitting Harold Ramirez steps in as Tampa Bay's designated hitter.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Springs - Goes on COVID-19-related IL Tampa Bay placed Springs on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday after he was deemed a close contact of an infected person, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Meanwhile, the Rays activated infielder Yandy Diaz from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move now that his symptoms of the virus have dissipated. According to MLB rules, unvaccinated players deemed to be close contacts are required to complete five-day quarantines, while no quarantine applies for vaccinated players who are deemed close contacts but are testing negative. Springs has been stellar through seven appearances out of the Tampa Bay bullpen, striking out nine and allowing five baserunners over seven scoreless frames.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz - Returns from injured list Diaz (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday. He'll start at first base and bat cleanup in the Rays' series finale with the Red Sox, according to Marc Topkin...

Impact Diaz landed on the COVID-19 IL on Saturday but will rejoin the active roster after missing only one game. The 30-year is still in search of his first home run of 2022 and has a .275/.383/.325 slash line with two doubles, two RBI and five runs in 12 games.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Who, exactly, were the Rays' pitchers in combined bullpen no-hit bid vs. Red Sox? Tampa Bay excels at turning no-name pitchers into key contributors out of the 'pen. TSN has the lowdown on the six pitchers who combined to...

APRIL 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

John Romano: Is it possible the new favorite for a Rays stadium is the same old site? ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Here, on the precipice of a city’s future, they are selling Cracker Jack.

APRIL 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

John Romano: Is it possible the new favorite for a Rays stadium is the same old site? ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Here, on the precipice of a city’s future, they are selling Cracker Jack.

APRIL 24, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kevin Kiermaier - Swats walk-off homer Kiermaier went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's extra-inning win over Boston.

Impact The AL East combatants battled to a scoreless tie after nine innings, pushing the game to extra frames. Boston scored a pair of runs in its half of the 10th but made a crucial error in the bottom of the inning to prolong the game. Kiermaier capitalized on the mistake, slugging a two-run shot to right field to give the Rays the win. It was the first homer of the season for the veteran outfielder, who has struggled to a .152/.243/.303 slash line thus far.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Red Sox square off with series tied 1-1

The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays lose no-hitter in 10th, then win game over Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays lost a bid for a no-hitter in the 10th inning Saturday but won the game over the Red Sox, 3-2, on a two-run,...

APRIL 24, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rays lose no-hitter in 10th, then win game over Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays lost a bid for a no-hitter in the 10th inning Saturday but won the game over the Red Sox, 3-2, on a two-run,...

APRIL 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kiermaier, Rays rally for wild 3-2 win against Red Sox

Kevin Kiermaier capped Tampa Bay’s three-run 10th inning with a game-ending homer, and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 after losing their bid for a combined no-hitter in the t...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays lose no-hit bid in 10th inning against Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays lost their bid for a combined no-hitter when Bobby Dalbec hit an RBI triple for the Boston Red Sox in the 10th inning

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LIVE: Rays nearing history : 8158 ' 04/23/2022 Can the Rays continue to keep Boston hitless? Watch a LIVE look-in of Red Sox-Rays right now.

APRIL 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Yandy Díaz - Lands on injured list Diaz was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Saturday.

Impact It appeared that Diaz was simply getting a day off Saturday, but that's not the case. Vidal Brujan was called up to take Diaz's place on the roster for the time being.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vidal Bruján - Brought up by Tampa Bay Brujan was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact Brujan did not break camp with the Rays, but he will join the roster a few weeks into the season and take the spot of Yandy Diaz (illness). It remains to be seen what role Brujan will fill, but at the very least he will provide depth at the three infield spots left of first base.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After missing first game, Rene Pinto very happy to be with Rays Notes | Catcher who signed in 2013 relishes first callup. Plus, a Francisco Mejia COVID-19 update, and Vidal Brujan on the move.

APRIL 23, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Manuel Margot - Out of lineup Margot will sit Saturday against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Margot started eight of the Rays' first 10 games but has now been on the bench for three of the last five. Brett Phillips starts in right field Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz - Day off Saturday Diaz will sit Saturday against Boston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. He's started the year hitting .275/.383/.325 through 12 games, a respectable line everywhere except the power department. Taylor Walls, who's hitting .292/.452/.417, will get the start at the hot corner again Saturday. Diaz could be at risk of his playing time slipping if the 25-year-old Walls continues to hit well, though he'll likely still have a role.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New voting rules could help former Rays manager Lou Piniella get a Hall pass Rays Tales | Restructured committees mean managers, umps and execs will be considered apart from players. Plus, rumblings.

APRIL 23, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Rays host the Red Sox on 3-game home losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to end their three-game home losing streak with a win over the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

J.P. Feyereisen - Set to open bullpen game Feyereisen will serve as the "starter" in Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays are set for a bullpen game Saturday, as Ryan Yarbrough (groin) will be on a rehab outing while Chris Mazza (back) landed on the injured list Friday. Feyereisen has served as an opener once before this season, and he worked two scoreless innings while striking out three. It's possible he covers multiple frames again Saturday, but he won't pitch deep into the matchup.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After first positive COVID tests, Rays are crossing their fingers Catcher Francisco Mejia has been the only player affected so far, but multiple staff members have tested positive this week.

APRIL 23, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Wander Franco - Two blasts in loss Franco went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in a 4-3 loss Friday against Boston.

Impact Franco homered off Michael Wacha in the first and fifth innings, accounting for all of Tampa Bay's runs off the starter. He came to the plate with the Rays down 4-3 with two outs in the ninth and nearly walked it off but Trevor Story made a nice play on a sharply hit ground ball to end the game. The 21-year-old is off to an incredible start with 11 extra-base hits in 13 games and a 1.111 OPS. He's recorded multiple hits in eight games this season.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE