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Fans seven in defeat Littell (8-10) took the loss Wednesday against Detroit, allowing three earned runs on seven hits and zero walks while striking out seven in 4.2 innings.

Impact Entering Wednesday's action on an 18-inning scoreless streak, Littell immediately served up a leadoff home run to Parker Meadows in the first, shattering the Rays hopes of playing spoiler. Littell was able to settle in afterwards, but the Rays offense only mustered one run of support in the 7-1 defeat. After starting 18 games over the first six years of his career, Littell started 29 contests for the Rays in 2024, posting a respectable 3.63 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 141:31 K:BB in 156.1 innings (29 starts).

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Littell blanks Cleveland for 6 innings, rookie Driscoll hits first homer as Rays top Guardians 3-1

Zack Littell shut down Cleveland for six innings and rookie Logan Driscoll hit his first career homer, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 win over the AL Central-leading Guardians

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians play in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Cleveland Guardians with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five shutout innings in win Littell (6-9) threw five scoreless innings to pick up the win Sunday against Baltimore, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out four.

Impact Littell was sharp, limiting a potent Orioles offense to just three singles to earn his first win since Aug. 3. The 28-year-old has been excellent over his past six starts, allowing one or fewer runs in five of those outings, pitching to a 1.99 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 31.2 innings. Littell doesn't offer gaudy strikeout totals, but his superb command has allowed him to maintain consistency. On the year, the right-hander owns a 3.89 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 122:31 K:BB in 138.2 innings (26 starts). He will look to stay hot in his next start, currently scheduled for next weekend in Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca homers to carry Rays past Orioles 2-0

Zack Littell and four relievers combined on a five-hit shutout, Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles and Rays meet in series rubber match

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Larnach hits a 3-run homer as the Twins beat the Rays 5-4

Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee homered to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows four runs in return Littell (5-9) took the loss against the Twins on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks with two strikeouts over four innings.

Impact Littell was a bit rusty in his return from the injured list, walking a season-high four batters and surrendering a three-run homer in the third inning. On the plus side, his velocity was mostly in line with his season averages and he generated a solid 11 whiffs on 78 pitches. The 28-year-old owns a 4.04 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 118:30 K:BB across 133.2 innings this season and lines up for a tough matchup with the Orioles on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Twins to start 4-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins to start a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from IL, starting Monday The Rays reinstated Littell (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, and he's scheduled to start Monday against the Twins, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sunreports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the shelf due to shoulder soreness after his last start Aug. 14 against Houston, and he's ready to rejoin the Rays as MLB rosters expand to 28 players Sunday. Littell will look to pick up where he left off, as he has a 1.19 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 22.2 innings across his past four starts.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL, starting Monday The Rays reinstated Littell (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, and he's scheduled to start Monday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the shelf due to shoulder soreness after his last start Aug. 14 against Houston, but he's ready to rejoin the Rays as MLB rosters expand to 28 players Sunday. Littell will look to pick up where he left off, as he has a 1.19 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 22.2 innings across his past four starts.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Littell (shoulder) threw a simulated game Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash confirmed that Littell will not go on a rehab assignment. Assuming Littell's progress continues, he is expected to return to the rotation during the Rays' upcoming homestand, beginning Aug. 30 and ending Sept. 5.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rays place RHP Zack Littell (shoulder) on 15-day injured list The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Zack Littell on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of right shoulder fatigue.The move was re...

AUGUST 17 • THESTATE.COM

Headed to IL with shoulder fatigue The Rays placed Littell on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, due to right shoulder fatigue, Tricia reports.

Impact Littell came away with the no decision in Wednesday's start against Houston, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out three across five innings. He's pitched 129.2 innings across 24 starts this season with a 5-8 record and a 3.89 ERA. Littell may not to stay on the IL past his 15-day window, which would slate him to return Sept. 1. Left-hander Tyler Alexander was scratched from his start with Triple-A Durham on Friday, and he will be called up to the big club to likely serve in long relief out of the Rays' bullpen.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Rays aim to stop road slide, face the Tigers

Littell allows 1 hit in 7 innings and Rays beat Red Sox 2-0

Rays square off against the Red Sox with series tied 1-1

Littell blanks Cleveland for 6 innings, rookie Driscoll hits first homer as Rays top Guardians 3-1

Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians play in game 2 of series

Jonny DeLuca homers to carry Rays past Orioles 2-0

Orioles and Rays meet in series rubber match

Larnach hits a 3-run homer as the Twins beat the Rays 5-4

Rays host the Twins to start 4-game series