MAY 7, 2022•MLB.COM
An Aroza-run: Rays OF scores from second on infield hitSEATTLE -- A few hours before the Rays’ game against the Mariners on Friday night, Randy Arozarena informed the team he’d be better off serv...
Tom Murphy - Exits with dislocated shoulderMurphy left Saturday's game against the Rays with a dislocated left shoulder.
ImpactHe was recently dealing with neck spasms, and now he will presumably need a stint on the injured list. Luis Torrens replaced him behind the dish. Cal Raleigh could be summoned from Triple-A if Murphy is indeed set for an extended absence.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Javy Guerra - Outrighted to Triple-AGuerra cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ImpactThe former shortstop prospect turned reliever showed signs of promise a few years ago with San Diego, but it's been mostly a struggle for him in his new role. He gave up three home runs and walked four in 7.1 innings in the majors this season.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Ji-Man Choi - Activation coming SundayChoi (elbow) will be activated from the injured list for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ImpactHe did well in an extended spring training game Friday and will fly to Seattle on Saturday to join the big-league club. With the Rays set to face righty Chris Flexen on Sunday, it's a good spot to get the lefty-hitting Choi back in the mix. He is hitting .357 with two home runs, a 20.8 BB% and a 32.1 K% in 15 games this season.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Randy Arozarena - Playing, but not 100 percentArozarena, who was originally in Friday's lineup against the Mariners as the left fielder, will DH due to lingering left knee soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ImpactHe apparently picked up the soreness during Wednesday's game against the A's, and while he played the field Thursday, he asked to be the designated hitter in this one. It's encouraging that Arozarena is playing through the ailment, but it's also possible he could need a day or two off in the near future if the soreness doesn't subside.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Rays report: Matt Wisler for openers, Josh Fleming in bulkRays look to extend winning streak in matchup with tough Mariners righty Logan Gilbert.
MAY 6, 2022•TAMPABAY.COM
Manuel Margot - Riding pine FridayMargot isn't starting Friday against the Mariners.
ImpactMargot started in the last six games and hit .360 with a triple, two doubles, five runs, five RBI and a stolen base. Brett Phillips will start in right field and bat ninth Friday.
MAY 6, 2022•ROTOWIRE
