This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
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 but shut down again after receiving an injection in his right shoulder. (Last updated July 17)
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. Returned to the Tampa Bay area. (Last updated July 17)
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 >>
RHP Steven Wilson
Injury: Lumbar disk inflammation
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July
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 17
• RHP Mason Englert: Recalled as 27th man for doubleheader
• Minor League RHP Trey Pooser: Traded to Cardinals to complete Chris Roycroft trade
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