This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Jake Fraley
Injury: Hernia
IL date: May 17 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 16)
Expected return: May 26
Status: Was scratched from May 16 lineup and placed on the IL one day later. The severity of his injury wasn't immediately known. (Last updated May 17)
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 >>
2B Gavin Lux
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (10-day IL, retroactive to March 23)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Initially sidelined by a right shoulder injury, had his rehab assignment stalled by a sprained ankle on April 11 then shut down May 12 due to inflammation in his left shoulder. Will return to the Tampa Bay area for more imaging. No timeline for return. (Last updated May 12)
RHP Alex Cook
Injury: Right intercostal strain
IL date: May 11 (Minor League 7-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: A reliever for Triple-A Durham with a spot on the Rays' 40-man roster, Cook was placed on the Minor League IL on May 11. Had a 5.84 ERA with 15 strikeouts and six walks in 12 1/3 innings over 11 outings for Durham. (Last updated May 12)
LHP Steven Matz
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: May 5 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 4)
Expected return: Possibly late May
Status: Felt soreness in the sixth inning of his May 3 start, then underwent an MRI on May 4 that revealed inflammation. Imaging showed no structural issues, so he should resume throwing after a brief period of rest. (Last updated May 5) More >>
RHP Michael Grove
Injury: Right labrum surgery recovery
IL date: April 14 (15-day IL; transferred to 60-day IL on April 20)
Expected return: Possibly June
Status: Signed to a Major League contract on April 14 and immediately placed on the IL. Scheduled to face hitters for the first time the weekend of May 8-10, with a rehab assignment to follow. (Last updated May 5)
RHP Joe Boyle
Injury: Right elbow strain
IL date: April 11 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 10)
Expected return: Possibly late May
Status: Imaging revealed no structural damage. Faced hitters in live BP April 30, threw a bullpen session May 3 and departed for Triple-A Durham to begin a rehab assignment. Will need time to get built up as a starter. (Last updated May 4) More >>
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. Will need time to build up after being shut down so long. (Last updated May 3)
OF Jacob Melton (Rays' No. 3 prospect)
Injury: Sprained left ankle
IL date: April 24 (Minor League 7-day IL, retroactive to April 23)
Expected return: Late May to mid-June
Status: Sustained a Grade 2 left ankle sprain while running the bases for Triple-A Durham on April 22. Imaging revealed no fracture. (Last updated April 24) More >>
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: Possibly June
Status: After rocky rehab outing on April 15, he reported soreness in back of right shoulder. Further evaluation revealed a new injury, a subscapularis strain. Shut down for 2-3 weeks, meaning he's likely 4-6 weeks from returning. (Last updated April 24) More >>
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. (Last updated April 8)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 17
• OF Jake Fraley: Placed on 10-day injured list
• INF Carson Williams: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Aaron Brooks: Cleared waivers and outrighted to Triple-A Durham
May 15
• RHP Trevor Martin: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Aaron Brooks: Designated for assignment
May 11
• OF Justyn-Henry Malloy: Cleared waivers and outrighted to Triple-A Durham
May 9
• RHP Aaron Brooks: Selected from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Mason Englert: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• OF Justyn-Henry Malloy: Designated for assignment
May 8
• RHP Mason Englert: Activated from 15-day injured list
• RHP Chase Solesky: Optioned to Triple-A Durham