This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Steven Matz
Injury: Left ankle sprain
IL date: June 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 24)
Expected return: July
Status: Began a rehab stint with Triple-A Durham on July 9, allowing a run on three hits with a strikeout while recording two outs on 25 pitches. Started for Durham on July 12 and pitched 1 1/3 innings, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk. (Last updated July 12) More >>
OF Jake Fraley
Injury: Hernia
IL date: May 17 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 16)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Durham on June 30 and played three more games, but was pulled off due to continued discomfort in his groin area. He is set to visit a specialist soon, per manager Kevin Cash. (Last updated July 12)
2B Gavin Lux
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 23, transferred from 10-day IL on May 27)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Initially sidelined by a right shoulder injury. Had rehab assignment stalled by sprained ankle April 11, then shut down May 12 due to left shoulder inflammation. Started rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on June 30 and most recently played second base on July 12. (Last updated July 12)
RHP Steven Wilson
Injury: Lumbar disk inflammation
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Before All-Star break
Status: Did not pitch all spring while dealing with a back issue that required an injection. Also underwent an appendectomy. Pitched a scoreless inning with one hit and a strikeout for the Rookie-level FCL Rays on July 10. (Last updated July 10)
RHP Jesse Scholtens
Injury: Right wrist strain
IL date: May 26 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt soreness while pitching on May 25. Imaging revealed mild tendon inflammation. Threw 29 pitches over three innings in a rehab start for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays on July 7. (Last updated July 7)
RHP Edwin Uceta
Injury: Right shoulder impingement, subscapularis strain
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 24)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had a PRP injection after a setback while playing catch. Still not throwing. Will visit a doctor soon. "The rehab has not gone as well as we would have hoped," manager Kevin Cash said. (Last updated July 6) More >>
RHP Manuel Rodríguez
Injury: Right flexor strain, elbow surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Underwent surgery to repair a right elbow flexor strain on Aug. 8, 2025. Faced hitters in live batting practice for the first time on June 30. Will soon join Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays to begin a rehab assignment. (Last updated July 6)
RHP Jonathan Heasley
Injury: Right elbow stress reaction
IL date: June 2 (60-day IL, retroactive to May 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: After being designated for assignment on May 29 following an outing on May 27, Heasley was returned to the roster on June 2 due to an injury he suffered while active with the Rays and placed on the 15-day IL with no timeline for his return. Transferred to 60-day IL on June 8. (Last updated June 8)
RHP Ryan Pepiot
Injury: Right hip inflammation
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 14)
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery on May 13. Multiple exams revealed "normal" wear and tear on labrum and femoroacetabular impingement, which limited his leg's range of motion. Expecting a six-month recovery followed by a full offseason to be ready for Spring Training. (Last updated May 13) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 6
• RHP Chris Roycroft: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Mason Englert: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
July 5
• RHP Mason Englert: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Trevor Martin: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
June 30
• OF Austin Slater: Signed to a Minor League contract and assigned to Triple-A Durham