MAY 9, 2021•MLB.COM
Rays take finale vs. A's as 'pen slams doorAfter a long stretch of games with little time to rest and reflect, the Rays left Oakland Coliseum on Sunday afternoon and boarded their cro...
Notes: Kiermaier to IL; Mother's Day saluteKevin Kiermaier was in obvious and immediate pain after jamming his left hand into Matt Chapman’s left knee while trying to steal second bas...
MAY 9, 2021•MLB.COM
Stanton lifts Yanks to 2nd straight walk-off over Nats, 3-2
Giancarlo Stanton hit a game-ending single off Brad Hand in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees beat Washington 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win over the NationalsMAY 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chad Pinder - Could return next weekendAthletics manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that Pinder (knee) could return from the 10-day injured list during next weekend's series in Minnesota, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco...
ImpactSidelined since the first week of the season with a sprained left knee, Pinder is nearing the final stages of his recovery program. He's scheduled to report to Triple-A Las Vegas this week to begin a rehab assignment, with his first game with the affiliate likely coming Monday or Tuesday. Melvin noted that Pinder will play at least three games with Las Vegas before the Athletics consider reinstating him. Once he's back in the fold, Pinder is slated to serve as a utility player for the Athletics, with most of his starts coming against left-handed pitching.
MAY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
A's Chad Pinder could return from IL on upcoming road tripOakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said he is hopeful utilityman Chad Pinder can rejoin...
MAY 9, 2021•SFCHRONICLE.COM
Michael Wacha - Cleared for bullpen sessionRays manager Kevin Cash said Wacha (hamstring) will throw a light bullpen session Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ImpactThe side session will represent the first test for Wacha as he aims to move past the hamstring injury that resulted in his placement on the 10-day injured list May 4. Before getting shut down with the injury, Wacha worked in a tandem start with Rich Hill, so it's unclear if he'll have a rotation spot waiting for him once he's reinstated. Wacha will likely need to face hitters in a simulated game or minor-league rehab assignment before being activated, so the Rays probably still have a week or longer to decide what kind of role he'll fill moving forward.
MAY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Diego Castillo - In line for short IL stayManager Kevin Cash said Sunday that Castillo (groin) feels much better and should be on track for a minimal stay on the 10-day injured list, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network...
ImpactCash hasn't formally named a closer this season, but prior to landing on the IL with groin tightness, Castillo had seemingly emerged as the Rays' preferred option at the back of the bullpen after converting a team-high seven saves through his first 14 outings. Assuming he continues to progress as anticipated from what appears to be a minor groin injury, Castillo could rejoin the Tampa Bay bullpen by next weekend. While the Rays wait for Castillo to heal up, Pete Fairbanks looks like the best bet to pick up saves.
MAY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
