Latest Rays injuries & transactions

February 28th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder soreness
Expected return: Possibly Opening Day
Status: Withdrew from Classic on Feb. 15, then “didn’t feel great” when playing catch Feb. 19. Exam revealed inflammation. Received a cortisone injection Feb. 20 and played catch from 60 feet Feb. 28. (Last updated Feb. 28)

RHP
Injury: Back soreness
Expected return: TBD
Status: Wilson has not pitched in Rays camp, as he is dealing with a back issue. That required an injection that will sideline him for another week. He is not expected to be ready for Opening Day. (Last updated Feb. 27)

2B
Injury: Overall soreness
Expected return: TBD
Status: Lux "probably won't be on the field for a little bit," manager Kevin Cash said, as the Rays are taking a preventative approach to his general soreness entering camp. (Last updated Feb. 26)

INF
Injury: Right hamstring tightness
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will need more time to recover from a right hamstring issue that caused him to exit the Feb. 22 game vs. Pittsburgh. “We’ve got to kind of let it play out here and see what doctors say,” manager Kevin Cash said. (Last updated Feb. 23)

RHP Manuel Rodríguez
Injury: Right flexor strain, elbow surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Midseason 2026
Status: Underwent surgery to repair a right elbow flexor strain on Aug. 8. Hopes to return in June or July. Placed on 60-day IL on Feb. 10. (Last updated Feb. 10)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Feb. 10
• INF : Traded to Braves for cash considerations
• RHP : Signed to one-year contract More >>
• RHP Manuel Rodríguez: Placed on 60-day injured list
• C : Invited to Major League Spring Training

Feb. 6
• OF : Acquired from Marlins for INF Angel Brachi More >>
• INF : Designated for assignment

Feb. 5
• LHP : Claimed off waivers by the Nationals