Latest Rays injuries & transactions

February 19th, 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: TBD
Status: Withdrew from World Baseball Classic on Feb. 15, then “didn’t feel great” when playing catch from longer distances on Feb. 19. Will be reevaluated to determine severity and treatment. (Last updated Feb. 19)

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