Latest Rays injuries & transactions

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This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

SS
Injury: Left groin soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Felt pain after fielding a ground ball Aug. 8 and was scratched from the starting lineup on Aug. 9. Manager Kevin Cash said he’s hopeful it won’t be an extended absence. (updated Aug. 9)

OF
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: Aug. 8 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 7)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited the game on Aug. 6 with left hamstring tightness after hitting a triple in the sixth inning. Placed on IL after undergoing MRI on Aug. 7. (updated Aug. 8)

RHP Manuel Rodríguez
Injury: Right forearm strain, elbow soreness
IL date: June 11 (retroactive to June 10, transferred to 60-day IL on July 22)
Expected return: 2026 or '27
Status: Underwent UCL surgery on Aug. 8. (updated Aug. 8) More >>

1B
Injury: Fractured left wrist
IL date: Aug. 1 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly late August or September
Status: Collided with Giancarlo Stanton at first base on July 31. X-rays revealed the fracture. He will need to go at least three weeks without activity but is hopeful to return in 2025. (updated Aug. 1) More >>

OF/INF
Injury: Right knee sprain
IL date: April 18 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 10)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has been pulled off rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham due to right hamstring tightness as of July 30. Team is evaluating how long Palacios will need to remain out. (updated July 30)

LHP
Injury: Left triceps nerve irritation/biceps tendinitis
IL date: March 26 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 26)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Played catch from 60 feet on July 28 and "felt OK, nothing great," per manager Kevin Cash. Had pulled back from rehab due to soreness in his left biceps following a 10-pitch bullpen on July 21. (updated July 28) More >>

OF
Injury: Right oblique strain
IL date: July 23 (10-day IL, retroactive to July 22)
Expected return: TBD
Status: The same day he was acquired from the Braves, Fairchild injured his oblique while swinging in the Rays' indoor batting cage. He reported discomfort after the game and didn't improve on July 23, leading to his placement on the IL. (updated July 23)

RHP
Injury: Right lat strain, facial fractures
IL date: May 2 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 17)
Expected return: Possibly this season
Status: Underwent facial surgery June 20 and was released from hospital June 21. Return this season has not been ruled out. Could resume throwing the week of July 21. (updated July 21) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left elbow surgery (internal brace)
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly August
Status: As of July 18 update, the Rule 5 Draft selection experienced some soreness that prompted a follow-up visit with Dr. Keith Meister. (updated July 18) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 18)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Started rehab assignment with Rookie-level FCL Rays June 27. Transferred rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham and has allowed three runs in 7 1/3 innings over five appearances. (updated July 17)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 8
• OF : Placed on 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 7)
• OF : Contract selected from Triple-A Durham
• RHP : Designated for assignment

Aug. 4
• C : Cleared waivers and accepted outright assignment to Triple-A Durham
• RHP : Claimed off waivers from Chicago White Sox. Will report to Triple-A Durham

Aug. 2
• RHP : Added to the active roster
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Durham

Aug. 1
• INF : Reinstated from 10-day injured list
• INF : Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• 1B : Placed on 10-day injured list More >>
• C : Designated for assignment
• OF : Optioned to Triple-A Durham

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