Impact With left-hander Nestor Cortes slated to start on the bump for New York, the lefty-hitting Rortvedt will retreat to the bench while Alex Jackson starts behind the plate.
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TAMPA BAY RAYS 80-82 · 4TH IN AL EAST
80-82 · 4TH IN AL EAST
Ben Rortvedt - Resting versus LHP Rortvedt isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Curtis Mead - Recalled from Triple-A The Rays recalled Mead from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact Mead will rejoin the Rays as infield depth to replace Yandy Diaz (personal), who landed on the restricted list Saturday. Mead was optioned to Triple-A in early May after slashing .218/.269/.276 through 93 plate appearances, and he's since posted an .847 OPS in the minor leagues. He's unlikely to see regular playing time while with the Rays and will likely return to Durham once Diaz rejoins the team.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Yandy Díaz - Placed on restricted list The Rays placed Diaz (personal) on the restricted list Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact Diaz was away from the Rays during Friday's game against the Yankees tending to a personal matter, and it remains unclear when he might return as he moves to the restricted list. In the meantime, Isaac Paredes will take over as the Rays' first baseman, and Curtis Mead will come up from Triple-A Durham to provide Tampa Bay with some additional infield depth.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees hope Nestor Cortes continues home success vs. Rays The New York Yankees returned from the All-Star break and were awestruck of Juan Soto’s big performance.The Yankees hope they can discuss an...
JULY 20 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Soto leads Yankees against the Rays after 4-hit outing
The New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays after Juan Soto had four hits against the Rays on FridayJULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions The Tampa Bay Rays (48-49) and New York Yankees (59-40) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of a 4-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium i...
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Needing a second-half surge, Rays take a step back NEW YORK -- The Rays won’t determine their direction at the Trade Deadline based specifically on how many games they win over the next 10 da...
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Juan Soto leads Yankees past Rays Juan Soto collected four hits, including a double in the fifth inning, where he scored on two errors by the Rays as the host New York Yankee...
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Zach Eflin - Struggles with control in loss Eflin (5-7) took the loss Friday against the Yankees, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out five.
Impact The Rays right-hander labored in Yankee Stadium, issuing a season-worst four walks. Before this outing, Eflin hadn't granted four free passes in an appearance since Sept. 23, 2019, when a member of the Phillies' rotation. After opening the season with a 3.75 ERA across his first eight starts, the 30-year-old hasn't been as sharp over his last 10 outings, pitching to a 4.47 ERA and 44:9 K:BB in 56.1 innings. Eflin is currently scheduled to make his next start against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Eflin - Struggles with control in loss Eflin (5-7) took the loss Friday against the Yankees, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out five.
Impact The Rays right-hander labored in Yankee Stadium, issuing a season-worst four walks. Before this outing, Eflin hadn't granted four free passes in an appearance since Sept. 23, 2019, when he was a member of the Phillies' rotation. After opening the season with a 3.75 ERA across his first eight starts, the 30-year-old hasn't been as sharp over his last 10 outings, pitching to a 4.47 ERA and 44:9 K:BB in 56.1 innings. Eflin is currently scheduled to make his next start against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gerrit Cole works 6 strong innings, Juan Soto goes 4 for 4 as Yankees beat Rays 6-1
Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six strong innings, Juan Soto went 4 for 4 and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Yankees vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 20
Preview the July 20 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.JULY 20 • DATA SKRIVE
Yankees vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20
Preview the July 20 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JULY 20 • DATA SKRIVE
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Yankees honor late AP photojournalist Kathy Willens with moment of silence before game vs. Rays
The New York Yankees honored late Associated Press photojournalist Kathy Willens with a moment of silence before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Rasmussen - Slated for rehab start Sunday Rasmussen (elbow) will make his first rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Rasmussen began the season on the 60-day injured list after undergoing an internal brace procedure in July of 2023. He began his rehab program in May throwing some bullpen sessions, and the 28-year-old right-hander is ready to take the next step with an outing with Durham. Barring any setbacks from his rehab outings, Rasmussen should return to the majors and work out of Tampa Bay's bullpen, with the aim to resume pitching out of the rotation in 2025, per Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Rasmussen - Slated for rehab start Sunday Rasmussen (elbow) will make his first rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Rasmussen began the season on the 60-day injured list after undergoing an internal brace procedure in July of 2023. He started throwing bullpen sessions in May, and the 28-year-old right-hander is ready to take the next step in his rehab program. Rasmussen should return to the majors in early August and work out of Tampa Bay's bullpen down the stretch, but he remains in the team's rotation plans for 2025, per Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Jeffrey Springs - Set for rehab start Saturday Springs (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact In his last rehab outing July 14, Springs gave up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.2 innings. While it was his most runs allowed across his rehab program, he was able to toss 77 pitches (51 strikes), and he appears to be nearing the end of his recovery from Tommy John surgery from April of 2023. After converting to a full-time starter for the Rays in May of 2022, Springs posted a 9-5 record over 25 starts with a 2.46 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 144:31 K:BB across 135.1 frames.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Jeffrey Springs - Set for rehab start Saturday Springs (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact In his last rehab outing July 14, Springs gave up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.2 innings. While it was the worst outing of his rehab stint, he was able to toss 77 pitches (51 strikes), and he appears to be nearing the end of his recovery from Tommy John surgery. After converting to a full-time starter for the Rays in May of 2022, Springs posted a 9-5 record over 25 starts with a 2.46 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 144:31 K:BB across 135.1 frames.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays FREE LIVE STREAM (7/19/24) | Watch Yankees game online free The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
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Yandy Díaz - Away due to personal matter Diaz will not be with the Rays for Friday's game versus the Yankees as he tends to a personal matter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Diaz remains on the active roster for the time being, but it's not clear when he might be back in Tampa Bay's lineup. Isaac Paredes will handle first base duties Friday while Jose Caballero occupies the hot corner.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki excited for return to Tokyo Dome for Japan series vs Dodgers in 2025
A 9-year-old Seiya Suzuki sat in the stands of the Tokyo Dome with eyes peeled on New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui as he warmed up for a game against the Tampa Bay Devil R...JULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Rays' stadium moves closer to final OK A divided city council in St.Petersburg, Fla., has given its go-ahead to a $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays and redevelopment of...
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Osleivis Basabe - Returns from Triple-A IL Basabe (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Basabe has been shelved for most of this season after suffering a fractured right wrist back in mid-April, but he's completed a 12-game rehab assignment with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate, posting a .945 OPS with two homers and a 1:9 K:BB. The 23-year-old had started games at shortstop, second base and third base with Durham before getting hurt and should go back to bouncing around the infield for the Bulls.
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