ZACH EFLIN NEWS

Struggles with control in loss Eflin (5-7) took the loss Friday against the Yankees, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Rays right-hander labored in Yankee Stadium, issuing a season-worst four walks. Before this outing, Eflin hadn't granted four free passes in an appearance since Sept. 23, 2019, when he was a member of the Phillies' rotation. After opening the season with a 3.75 ERA across his first eight starts, the 30-year-old hasn't been as sharp over his last 10 outings, pitching to a 4.47 ERA and 44:9 K:BB in 56.1 innings. Eflin is currently scheduled to make his next start against the Blue Jays in Toronto.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Cole works 6 strong innings, Juan Soto goes 4 for 4 as Yankees beat Rays 6-1

Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six strong innings, Juan Soto went 4 for 4 and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1

JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays visit the Yankees to start 4-game series

The New York Yankees open a four-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday

JULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck with tough loss Eflin (5-6) took the loss Wednesday, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk over seven innings as the Rays fell 2-1 to the Yankees. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander put together one of his better performances of the season, but a lack of run support forced Eflin to settle for his sixth quality start of the year rather than a win. His control remains impeccable -- Eflin's walked one batter or fewer in 11 straight outings, posting a 3.94 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 48:5 K:BB through 64 innings over that stretch. He'll enjoy a breather as he doesn't line up to make another start ahead of the All-Star break.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Zach Eflin looks to maintain dominance of Yankees Few pitchers have dominated Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees the way Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin has.Eflin will look to conti...

JULY 10 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Shaky in win Eflin (5-5) picked up the win over the Royals on Thursday, allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and one walk over five innings while striking out three.

Impact Eflin didn't have his best stuff Thursday, surrendering runs in four of the six innings in which he appeared, though the latter run would not be charged to him on account of a fielding error from Richie Palacios. Despite those struggles, the veteran right-hander was still able to secure his fifth win of the season and the fourth win in his last five decisions (spanning nine starts). Eflin has now gone at least five innings in five consecutive starts, though he's given up multiple runs in four of those outings, raising his ERA to 4.19 on the season.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Eflin works 6 scoreless innings, Jose Siri homers twice and the Rays beat the Nationals 3-1

Zach Eflin worked six scoreless innings, Jose Siri homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday night

JUNE 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oneil Cruz finds the Allegheny River on the fly. The Pirates would like to see that power more often

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz has found the Allegheny River on the fly

JUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jared Jones strikes out 8, Oneil Cruz hits the ball into the Allegheny as Pirates edge Rays 4-3

Jared Jones struck out eight, Oneil Cruz homered into the Allegheny River and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays aim to keep win streak alive against the Pirates

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves host the Rays on home winning streak

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Lowe hits a game-ending homer as the Rays rally past the slumping Cubs 5-2

Brandon Lowe capped Tampa Bay’s four-run ninth inning with a three-run homer, lifting the Rays to a 5-2 victory over the struggling Chicago Cubs

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays take home losing streak into matchup with the Cubs

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Chicago Cubs looking to end a four-game home slide

JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach Eflin returns, hitters stay hot, Rays win again to get back to .500 MIAMI - The Rays were looking more like themselves again on Wednesday night. Starter Zach Eflin made...

JUNE 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Paredes doubles twice, drives in 3 runs to lead Rays to 5-3 win over Marlins

Isaac Paredes doubled twice and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 5-3

JUNE 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Zach Eflin set to return from IL in finale vs. Marlins Right-hander Zach Eflin will come off the injured list and pitch on Wednesday evening when his Tampa Bay Rays look for a sweep of their two-...

JUNE 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marlins bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Rays

The Miami Marlins aim to break their three-game slide when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays pitcher Zach Eflin could be back in rotation next week Notes | The opening day starter threw off the mound Thursday and has another bullpen session Sunday. Plus, Josh Lowe heads to rehab and Jeff...

MAY 31 • TAMPABAY.COM

Could be activated next week Manager Kevin Cash said that Eflin (back) will throw a light bullpen session Thursday and a "ramped-up bullpen session" Sunday before the Rays decide his next steps, Ryan Bass of B...

Impact Cash noted that the Rays will wait and see how Eflin feels following Sunday's session, but if his lower-back injury isn't providing any complications, he could be cleared to return from the 15-day injured list next week. When Eflin was placed on the IL on May 20, Cash estimated that the right-hander would need 2-to-4 weeks to make a full recovery, and Eflin currently looks to be tracking toward the short end of that timeline.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rays opening day starter Zach Eflin placed on 15-day IL with lower back inflammation

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed opening day starter Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation

MAY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays get B. Lowe back for 1st time since April, but lose Eflin to 15-day IL ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays made a flurry of roster moves before Monday’s series opener against the Red Sox at Tropicana Field, reinstating s...

MAY 20 • MLB.COM

Rays opening-day starter Zach Eflin placed on IL with lower back inflammation

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed opening-day starter Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation

MAY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeLuca hits go-ahead homer in 8th as Rays rally to beat Blue Jays 5-4 for 11th win in 15 games

Jonny DeLuca hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 for their 11th win in 15 games

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays take win streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays seek to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amed Rosario drives in 3 runs with triple and double, Rays beat Red Sox 5-3

Amed Rosario hit a two-run triple during Tampa Bay’s three-run first inning and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS