This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Craig Kimbrel
Injury: Right wrist strain
IL date: May 31 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 28)
Expected return: Mid-June
Status: Felt stiffness in his wrist while playing catch on May 29 that didn't subside on May 30. Rather than pitching through discomfort, team decided to give him a few days off from throwing to heal. (Last updated May 31) 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: TBD
Status: He reported soreness in back of right shoulder on April 15. Further evaluation revealed a new injury, a subscapularis strain. Had a setback while playing catch from 75 feet, so he underwent a PRP injection. "Going to be a while," manager Kevin Cash said. (Last updated May 29) 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, with goal to return in June or July. Throwing bullpens and making progress, but no decision on when he will progress to facing hitters. (Last updated May 29)
RHP Jesse Scholtens
Injury: Right wrist strain
IL date: May 26 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt soreness during recent series in New York and while pitching in Baltimore on May 25. Imaging revealed mild tendon inflammation, but should resume throwing around June 1. (Last updated May 29)
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. Began a rehab assignment with one-inning outings for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays on May 23 and May 26. Scheduled to join Triple-A Durham on June 2. (Last updated May 29)
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. Playing catch with the goal to start bullpen sessions on June 8. (Last updated May 29)
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: 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. Not taking part in baseball activities, so no timeline for return. (Last updated May 29)
OF Jake Fraley
Injury: Hernia
IL date: May 17 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 16)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Scratched from May 16 lineup and placed on the IL one day later. Cash said he could require 6-8 weeks of recovery after surgery. Not taking part in workouts as of May 29. (Last updated May 29)
OF Jonny DeLuca
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: May 24 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 23)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Felt his hamstring “grab” while running to first base on an infield single May 22. Did not feel better running first to third and exited the game. MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain that will sideline him for 6-8 weeks. (Last updated May 25) 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: 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 >>
OF Jacob Melton (Rays' No. 4 prospect)
Injury: Sprained left ankle
IL date: April 24 (Minor League 7-day IL, retroactive to April 23)
Expected return: Early 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 >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 31
• RHP Craig Kimbrel: Placed on 15-day IL, retroactive to May 28
• RHP Andrew Wantz: Designated for assignment
• LHP Cam Booser: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Trevor Martin: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
More >>
May 30
• RHP Cole Sulser: Reinstated from 15-day IL
• RHP Hunter Bigge: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• RHP Jonathan Heasley: Cleared waivers, outrighted to Triple-A Durham
May 29
• INF Ben Williamson: Reinstated from 10-day IL More>>
• INF Carson Williams: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• RHP Andrew Wantz: Selected from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Jonathan Heasley: Designated for assignment
May 27
• RHP Jonathan Heasley: Selected from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Trevor Martin: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• 2B Gavin Lux: Transferred to the 60-day IL
May 26
• RHP Craig Kimbrel: Signed to a Major League contract More >>
• RHP Jesse Scholtens: Placed on 15-day IL
• OF Austin Slater: Agreed to sign a Minor League contract