OCTOBER 2, 2022•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Shane McClanahan sharper but home-field chances worsen for Rays after loss to AstrosHOUSTON — Having clinched a playoff berth on Friday, the Rays head into the final days of the regular season with a few things still to play...
Javier throws 6 strong innings, AL-best Astros beat Rays 2-1
Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings and Jake Meyers had two hits in the Houston Astros’ 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday nightOCTOBER 2, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Bethancourt - Remains on benchBethancourt will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ImpactBethancourt's consecutive days off immediately follow a stretch in which he started three straight games and seven out of 10. Francisco Mejia remains the starter behind the plate Saturday.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Harold Ramírez - Out of lineupRamirez will sit Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ImpactRamirez hits the bench after the Rays clinched a playoff spot Friday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base, while Wander Franco rests his legs as the designated hitter.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Yandy Díaz - Not in Saturday's lineupDiaz will sit Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ImpactThe Rays clinched a spot in the playoffs Friday and will sit a handful of starters a day later. Diaz may have been bound for the bench regardless of Friday's result, however, as that game was his first one back in the lineup after a 10-day absence due to shoulder issues. Jonathan Aranda starts at third base Saturday.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Manuel Margot - Riding pine SaturdayMargot isn't starting Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ImpactMargot will rest after he went 1-for-17 with a double, a stolen base, two walks and five strikeouts over the last four games. Randy Arozarena is taking over in right field and batting second.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Chas McCormick - Heads to bench SaturdayMcCormick isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rays.
ImpactMcCormick started the last six games and hit .318 with a home run, two runs, two RBI, a stolen base, three walks and six strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Jake Meyers draws the start in center field and bats eighth.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
