TAYLOR WALLS NEWS

What activating Walls, designating Ramírez means for the Rays ST. PETERSBURG -- After dealing with a number of key injuries throughout the first two months of the season, the Rays are close to getting t...

JUNE 7 • MLB.COM

Rays designate Harold Ramirez for assignment, add Taylor Walls to roster Ramirez, who is limited defensively, also has struggled at the plate this season. Walls is activated from the injured list.

JUNE 7 • TAMPABAY.COM

Cleared for activity Walls (hip) reported to the Rays' spring training facility in Port Charlotte, Fla. earlier this week and will go through workouts for the next 10-to-14 days before beginning a reha...

Impact According to Topkin, Walls will be going through a modified version of his own spring training while he builds up stamina and stacks up at-bats as he works his way back from the surgery he required last October to address a labral tear in his right hip. The Rays opted to shut Walls down in late April for two weeks after he experienced renewed inflammation in his hip, and the 27-year-old seemingly responded well to the extra time off. Since he's been on the injured list all season, Walls will presumably in store for an extended minor-league rehab assignment, making it unlikely that he's activated before the end of May. Whenever he's ready to go, Walls could threaten Jose Caballero for everyday duties at shortstop.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not progressing as hoped Walls (hip) is not recovering as quickly as the Rays had originally hoped, MLB.com reports.

Impact Walls has yet to play this season while recovering from offseason hip surgery. He was expected to return by mid-April, but he has no clear timeline at this point. Walls' ongoing absence should ensure ongoing playing time for Jose Caballero at shortstop.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rays put 2B Brandon Lowe on 10-day IL with oblique injury

The Tampa Bay Rays have put oft-injued second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain and recalled infielder-outfielder Niko Goodrum from Triple...

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers face the Rays leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers face the Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Taylor Walls questionable for opening day after hip surgery The utility infielder’s procedure, along with uncertainty about Wander Franco’s future, means the team likely will have to make a move for s...

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Recovering from hip surgery Walls underwent right hip surgery Monday and is expected to return to participating in baseball activities in February, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The procedure was to relieve discomfort from an impingement and repair a labral tear in his right hip. Walls' readiness for Opening Day will be determined later in the rehab process, according to a release from the team. He hit .179 with a .278 slugging percentage in his final 263 at-bats of the season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Taylor Walls a finalist for Gold Glove award at utility position Competition for the honor is Houston’s Maurico Dubon and Detroit’s Zach McKinstry. Wander Franco does not make the cut at shortstop.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Gets start at shortstop Walls is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Tuesday's Wild Card Series opener versus the Rangers.

Impact Walls didn't start two of the Rays' final three regular-season games and has posted an anemic .491 OPS since the beginning of June. However, manager Kevin Cash trusts Walls' glove at shortstop more than anyone else and that's earned him a start in Game 1.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid slump Walls is absent from the lineup Friday at Toronto.

Impact Junior Caminero is playing shortstop and batting sixth as Curtis Mead handles second base and hits third. Walls, 27, has slashed just .125/.250/.208 with 21 strikeouts over his last 57 plate appearances dating back to Sept. 7.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from paternity leave Walls was activated from the paternity leave list Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Walls was away for a couple days while tending to more important real-life matters. Tristan Gray had replaced Walls on the roster but will now head back to Triple-A Durham with Walls back in tow.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Walls was placed on the paternity list Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Walls can be away from the team for up to three games. To take his spot on the roster, the Rays selected the contract of Tristan Gray.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Diaz raps 4 hits, Taylor Walls also homers as Rays top Twins Tyler Glasnow works six strong innings and Walls hits a three-run homer as Tampa Bay wins its fourth straight.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Which Rays need to step up down the stretch? Start with Randy Arozarena Tales | The All-Star outfielder has shown an ability to carry the team, and this would be a good time. Taylor Walls and others could do more...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Back in action Thursday Walls (groin) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Thursday versus the Mariners in his return to the lineup.

Impact Walls hasn't played since Sunday because of a groin injury, but he feels well enough to give it a go in the series opener against Seattle. Assuming his health cooperates, Walls should see the bulk of the starts at shortstop for the Rays while Wander Franco is on administrative leave.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could come off bench Wednesday Walls (groin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox but could be available off the bench, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 27-year-old indicated he's fully recovered from the groin issue that's sidelined him the past couple days, but he'll still be held out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. Walls is expected to rejoin the starting nine Thursday versus Seattle but could see more regular off days going forward in an attempt to manage the injury. Osleivis Basabe will receive another start at shortstop in his place.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Thursday Manager Kevin Cash said Walls (groin) is feeling better but isn't expected to rejoin the Rays' lineup until Thursday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times...

Impact Walls is sitting for the second straight game Tuesday due to a groin issue, and it appears he'll also be sidelined for Wednesday's series finale versus Boston. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury, so the 27-year-old should be back by the end of the week. Vidal Brujan is making a second consecutive start at shortstop Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Taylor Walls misses second straight game with sore groin Notes | Walls is not expected back until Thursday. Also the Red Sox look like a completely different team since Rays last saw them.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Remains out of lineup Walls (groin) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Red Sox.

Impact Walls is a little banged up with minor groin soreness, though the Rays seem confident it's merely a day-to-day situation. He had just returned over the weekend after being out more than six weeks with an oblique strain. Vidal Brujan is getting another start at shortstop while Walls recuperates.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays hope Taylor Walls' absence was just for one game Notes | Just two games back from the injured list, the Rays shortstop sits with groin soreness.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Battling groin injury Walls is absent from the Rays' lineup Monday versus the Red Sox due to a groin injury, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls just returned Saturday after missing more than six weeks with an oblique strain and he lasted just two games before suffering another injury. The Rays are hopeful that he'll be able to avoid an IL stint this time around, but he'll be down for at least a day or two. Vidal Brujan is at shortstop Monday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over at shortstop Walls went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Guardians.

Impact As expected, Walls has taken over the starting shortstop job in Tampa Bay, as he's started consecutive games at the position since being activated from the injured list Friday. He's gone 3-for-8 in that span and most importantly showed a willingness to be active on the basepaths Sunday. Walls will likely be limited to the bottom third of the order but should still be a solid source of stolen bases and runs scored down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walls drives in late run as Rays get rare win in Cleveland, drop Guardians 6-2 in series finale

Taylor Walls drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays salvaged the series finale with a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians, who missed a...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from injured list Walls (oblique) was activated Friday from the 10-day injured list, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Walls is recovered from the left oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since late July and figures to get regular starts at shortstop down the stretch with Wander Franco facing all sorts of trouble while on administrative leave. It should be noted, however, that Osleivis Basabe remains active with major-league rosters expanding to 28.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE