This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
2B Brandon Lowe
Injury: Left side soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Pulled after two innings on July 6. Lowe said he didn't need to undergo imaging and felt "fine" a day later. Didn't play July 7-10, with manager Kevin Cash still labeling him "day to day." Took swings in the batting cage for a third time on July 10 and felt good. (updated: July 10) More >>
OF/INF Richie Palacios
Injury: Right knee sprain
IL date: April 18 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 10)
Expected return: July
Status: Pulled off rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham June 21 with continued knee soreness. Has resumed baseball activities, but not yet scheduled for rehab assignment. (updated July 10)
RHP Manuel Rodríguez
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: June 11 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 10)
Expected return: Mid-July
Status: Began a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on July 8, pitching a scoreless inning with a hit and a strikeout. Threw nine of 11 pitches for strikes and fired his fastball up to 96.8 mph. Likely to make another rehab appearance on July 11 before potentially rejoining Rays' bullpen. (updated July 9) More >>
LHP Shane McClanahan
Injury: Left triceps nerve irritation
IL date: March 26 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 26)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: Began a Minor League rehab assignment on July 8, throwing one scoreless inning for Rookie-level FCL Rays. Will continue to build his stamina and move to Triple-A Durham to start on July 13 if he recovers well. (updated July 8) More >>
RHP Alex Faedo
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 18)
Expected return: Early to mid-July
Status: Started rehab assignment with Rookie-level FCL Rays June 27. Transferred rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham and has thrown five scoreless innings over three appearances. (updated July 8)
RHP Hunter Bigge
Injury: Right lat strain, facial fractures
IL date: May 2 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Underwent facial surgery June 20 and was released from hospital June 21. Able to participate in "low-effort" activities while healing. (updated June 30) More >>
OF Jonny DeLuca
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: April 8 (60-day IL, retroactive to April 7)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Transferred to 60-day IL May 27, when shut down, recalled from rehab due to setback. Resumed baseball activities, but not scheduled for rehab assignment. (updated June 30) More >>
LHP Nate Lavender
Injury: Left elbow surgery (internal brace)
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: After Rule 5 Draft selection, Lavender said he was feeling “unreal” in throwing sessions. Planning a "short" bullpen session May 10 and his first true side session on May 13. (updated May 6) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 10
• RHP Bryan Baker: Acquired from the Orioles, added to the active roster More>>
• RHP Eric Orze: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
July 8
• LHP Ian Seymour: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Paul Gervase: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
July 7
• LHP Mason Montgomery: Optioned to Triple-A Durham More >>
• RHP Mason Englert: Recalled from Triple-A Durham