Martinez takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Rays
Boston's Martinez puts 12-game hit streak on the line against RaysJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TAYLOR WALLS #6 - SHORTSTOP - TAMPA BAY RAYS
1 HR •
14 RBI •
.183 AVG
1 HR
14 RBI
.183 AVG
Rays stop 7-game skid, beat AL East-leading Red Sox 8-2
Austin Meadows, Mike Zunino and Brandon Lowe homered to help the Tampa Bay Rays stop a seven-game losing streak by beating the the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox 8-2JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pulled from Wednesday's lineup Walls was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox with right wrist soreness, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Walls was penciled in to start and shortstop and bat eighth, but he's now absent from the starting nine due to the wrist issue. He's available off the bench, so the injury appears to be a minor concern. Brett Phillips entered the lineup in his place.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Walls is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Walls started the past three games and will receive the day off in the series finale. Joey Wendle will shift to shortstop while Yandy Diaz starts at the hot corner.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Wednesday Walls isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Walls went 1-for-5 with a double, a run, two walks and a strikeout across the last two games. Joey Wendle will shift to shortstop and bat sixth.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in win Walls went 3-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over Baltimore.
Impact All three of the shortstop's hits were singles. Walls also stole second and scored on a Yandy Diaz single in the third inning, then followed up with a two-RBI single in the fourth. Through 71 plate appearances, Walls is slashing .250/.366/.367 with a home run, seven RBI, eight runs scored and three steals. The rookie is more known for speed than power, but his fantasy impact is limited since he frequently hits in the bottom half of the order.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arozarena slam, Rays 'pen hand Orioles 15th road loss in row
Randy Arozarena hit his first career grand slam, Tampa Bay relievers threw seven no-hit innings, and the Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 15th consecutive road loss with a 7...JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts first big-league homer Walls went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and a walk in Wednesday's extra-innings loss to Washington.
Impact The shortstop enjoyed a memorable moment in the seventh inning, going deep to right field for his first major-league homer. Walls also contributed a stolen base following a fourth-inning walk. Speed is more of his game -- Walls has stolen as many as 31 bases in a single minor-league season but has topped out at 10 homers -- so fantasy managers looking to roster him should frame their expectations accordingly.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castro hits RBI double in 2-run 11th, Nats beat Rays 9-7
Starlin Castro hit an RBI double during a two-run 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 9-7JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records three hits Sunday Walls went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Rangers.
Impact Walls have been enduring some expected struggles in his first taste of big-league pitching, but he seems to be trending in the right direction of late and has recorded at least one knock in four of his last five games. Plus, this was his first multi-hit game since his big-league debut May 22. The shortstop is hitting .262 with a .737 OPS on the season.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Walls sparks late surge as Rays beat Rangers 7-1
Rookie Taylor Walls had a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning among a season-high three hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-1JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slows some after fast start Walls, who went 1-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Friday, is hitting just .158 (3-for-19) with an RBI, five walks, seven strikeouts, a steal and two runs over his las...
Impact The rookie has also struck out at a 29.7 percent clip during that sample, as he begins to encounter some of the expected struggles against big-league arms one would expect in even an elite prospect's first foray versus big-league arms. Nevertheless, Walls' outlook certainly remain bright, and his impressive .357 on-base percentage is largely a byproduct of an encouraging level of patience at the plate that's helped generate a 19.0 percent walk rate.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees edge first-place Rays for second straight night, 4-3
Gio Urshela homered early, Clint Frazier drove in two a night after his walk-off homer and the New York Yankees overcame several sloppy moments to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Tuesday Walls is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Joey Wendle steps in at shortstop for Walls, who finds himself on the bench for the second time in four games. The rookie has gotten off to a modest start to his big-league career, batting .200 with two extra-base hits (both doubles), five runs and two RBI through his first nine games.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alek Manoah arrives, Taylor Walls before Wander Franco, and Triston McKenzie's control woes Alek Manoah's debut against the Yankees, at Yankee Stadium: 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 7 K, 2 BB. Bring thy wallet. That and more, ahead.
MAY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Takes seat Saturday Walls isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Walls will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk Thursday. Joey Wendle will shift to shortstop while Yandy Diaz starts at third base.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Meadows homers and has 4 RBIs, Rays beat Royals 7-2
Austin Meadows homered and had four RBIs, Shane McClanahan went five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wendle taking rookie Walls under his wing At 31 years old, Joey Wendle is the veteran of the Rays' infield. Drafted by the Indians in 2012, he quickly clicked with Minor League infie...
MAY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM
Margot hits RBI single in 10th, Rays beat Royals 2-1
Manuel Margot hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves to bench Wednesday Walls is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Walls will head to the bench for the first time since being promoted from Triple-A Durham on Saturday. Joey Wendle will check in at shortstop in place of Walls, who has gotten off to a 4-for-14 start to his big-league career.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thriving early with opportunity Walls drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk, drew another base on balls and scored two runs over six plate appearances in an extra-innings win over the Blue Jays on Monday. He's...
Impact The rookie also struck out three times Monday, a reminder that he still has a ways to go before mastering big-league arms. Nevertheless, there's no question he's impressed early, lacing a pair of doubles and scoring three runs in the course of drawing three straight starts at shortstop.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8
Francisco Mejía hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays...MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays rally with 5 walks in 9th, top Jays for 10th win in row
Austin Meadows, Manuel Margot and Mike Brosseau drew consecutive bases-loaded walks with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for their 10th straight win, be...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws second straight start Walls will start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Walls will be awarded a second straight start after he went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in his MLB debut Saturday in the Rays' 3-1 win. With Willy Adames now in Milwaukee, the right-handed Walls should at least serve as a short-side platoon option at shortstop, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Rays gave him a look as a full-time player.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Yanks' dominant pitching, Rays get rookie boost
Jameson Taillon tries to extend a streak of dominant starting pitching by the New York Yankees when he opposes Dallas Keuchel and the White Sox in the BronxMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
