This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURY UPDATES
LHP Garrett Cleavinger
Injury: Right calf tightness
IL date: April 3 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 31)
Expected return: Late April or early May
Status: Pitched one inning April 26 in rehab assignment for Triple-A Durham. He’s expected to have “another outing or two” before being activated. (Last updated April 27)
2B Gavin Lux
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: March 24 (10-day IL, retroactive to March 23)
Expected return: Early May
Status: Sprained ankle running to first base April 11 on rehab assignment. Played in April 26 game with Triple-A Durham and Rays manager Kevin Cash said he's "headed in a better direction." (Last updated April 27)
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 Ryan Pepiot
Injury: Right hip inflammation
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 14)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw a 25-pitch bullpen on April 12, then received an injection in his hip while being transferred to the 60-day IL. Felt "unstable" playing catch from 60 feet on April 20, his first day throwing after the injection, but plans to continue throwing program. (Last updated April 21) More >>
RHP Mason Englert
Injury: Right forearm tightness
IL date: April 20 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly early May
Status: Imaging revealed no serious injury, so no concern about long-term effects. Will be built back up to cover multiple innings. (Last updated April 20) 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. Was about three weeks away from facing hitters at the time. (Last updated April 20)
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)
RHP Steven Wilson
Injury: Lumbar disk inflammation
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late May/early June
Status: Did not pitch all spring while dealing with a back issue that required an injection. Will need a while to build up after being shut down so long. (Last updated Feb. 25)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 26
• RHP Casey Legumina: Activated More >>
• RHP Trevor Martin: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
April 24
• RHP Casey Legumina: Acquired from the Mariners for Minor League RHP Ty Cummings
• RHP Edwin Uceta: Transferred to the 60-day IL
April 20
• RHP Trevor Martin: Selected to the Major League roster
• RHP Mason Englert: Placed on the 15-day injured list (right forearm tightness)
• RHP Michael Grove: Transferred to the 60-day IL