Latest Rays injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
Simpson (lip), Walls (hamstring) exit game vs. Tigers with injuries
ST. PETERSBURG -- Over the course of three hours and eight minutes Monday night, the Rays lost their starting shortstop to a nagging left hamstring issue, their starting left fielder on a painful slide into second base and a frustrating game in which they couldn’t stop a slumping Tigers lineup.
Kimbrel lands on 15-day IL after just one appearance for Rays
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays had to once again shuffle their bullpen personnel prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Angels at Tropicana Field. Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel was placed on the 15-day injured list after just one appearance with his new team due to a right wrist strain. His
Williamson exits after forearm HBP in return, X-rays negative
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays got back a key part of their infield before Friday night’s series-opening 8-5 win over the Angels at Tropicana Field, but only for six innings.
Jax day to day with back contusion after hit by 107 mph comebacker
BALTIMORE -- Griffin Jax was hit directly in the lower back by a 107.2 mph line drive in the second inning Tuesday night at Camden Yards, which was only part of a painful and frustrating game for the Rays. Jax exited his start after two innings due to a back
DeLuca placed on 10-day IL as outfielder Mesa recalled by Rays
NEW YORK -- Another injury forced the Rays to shuffle their outfield mix ahead of Sunday’s game at Yankee Stadium. As expected, the Rays placed Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Durham. DeLuca exited Tampa Bay’s 4-2
DeLuca (hamstring) 'likely' headed to IL after exiting vs. Yankees
NEW YORK -- Nothing seems to be slowing down the red-hot Rays these days, but they are now dealing with another key injury in their outfield as Jonny DeLuca exited Friday night’s series opener against the Yankees with a right hamstring injury. DeLuca is “likely” headed to the injured list,
Rays place Sulser (back strain) on IL, recall Solesky from Durham
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are dealing with a pair of back injuries, one that forced a transaction on Monday and one that further explained a roster move they made Sunday.
Pepiot ready to 'attack the rehab' after hip surgery; Williams back in Majors
ST. PETERSBURG – Four days after undergoing season-ending right hip surgery in Nashville, Tenn., Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot returned to the clubhouse Sunday and said he’s gearing up for a 100-percent return in 2027. Pepiot said he will be on crutches for four weeks with 50-percent weight distribution, a much
Simpson 'day to day' after experiencing cramping in left leg
TORONTO -- Speedster Chandler Simpson wasn’t in the Rays lineup on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, but he had good news to share about the left leg cramping that forced him to exit Monday’s 8-5 win over the Blue Jays after an eighth-inning groundout.
Depleted Rays lose Matz (elbow inflammation) to injured list
ST. PETERSBURG -- Add another pitching injury to the list for the Rays. Four days after announcing that starter Ryan Pepiot will soon undergo season-ending surgery on his right hip, the Rays placed left-hander Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to left elbow inflammation. But they
Díaz day to day with left side tightness, 'not going to rush' return
ST. PETERSBURG -- Designated hitter Yandy Díaz exited the Rays’ 3-0 win against the Giants on Friday night at Tropicana Field after two at-bats due to left side tightness, and he was not in the lineup Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. Díaz’s status is still day to day, according to
Pepiot set to undergo season-ending right hip surgery
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays will be without starter Ryan Pepiot for the rest of the year, as manager Kevin Cash said on Friday the right-hander is set to undergo season-ending right hip surgery on May 13. Pepiot has been sidelined since the end of Spring Training due to right
Caminero fouls ball off of face in 1st inning, exits with bruised right jaw
CLEVELAND -- Standing near his locker, Junior Caminero slowly rubbed his jaw and winced while taking a peek at the 76ers-Celtics playoff game on one of the large TVs hanging in Tampa Bay’s clubhouse. He was clearly sore, but also relieved. Caminero suffered a bruised right jaw when he was
No. 3 Rays prospect Melton out 4-6 weeks with sprained ankle
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays won’t be able to call up outfield prospect Jacob Melton any time soon, as the club’s No. 3 prospect is sidelined with a sprained left ankle. Melton sustained the injury while rounding third base in the sixth inning of Triple-A Durham’s 4-1 loss to Lehigh
Amid Rays injury news, Martin makes MLB debut -- and dad makes meaningful trip
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays lost another key part of their bullpen before Monday’s series opener against the Reds at Tropicana Field, and they revealed that one of their top high-leverage arms is further away from a return than anticipated.
Rays transfer Pepiot to 60-day IL after setback, sign ex-Dodger Grove
CHICAGO — The Rays made a pair of surprising roster moves on Tuesday afternoon to kick off their six-game road trip. The team announced it had moved right-hander Ryan Pepiot from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Michael Grove.
Boyle hits IL with elbow injury; Rays call it 'cautionary'
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays on Saturday placed right-hander Drew Rasmussen on the family medical emergency list, giving him another day to be with his family after the birth of their second child. He remains on track to start Sunday’s series finale against the Yankees at Tropicana Field. Rasmussen had
McClanahan survives scare during final live BP session
ST. LOUIS -- Shane McClanahan was nearing the end of his second and final simulated inning Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium, the final step in his journey back to the Rays’ rotation, when Ben Williamson stung a line drive straight up the middle. The ball caromed off McClanahan’s backside, and
Lux (right shoulder) to start season on IL; Palacios to rejoin Rays
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Nearing the end of what had been a relatively healthy Spring Training, the Rays have lost their projected starting middle infield to injuries. Second baseman Gavin Lux will begin the season on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement, manager Kevin Cash said Monday
Walls' oblique injury opens door for top prospect Williams, but 'no guarantees'
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- On Tuesday, the Rays optioned top-ranked prospect Carson Williams to Minor League camp with the expectation that he would begin the season in Triple-A Durham. Not so fast. The Rays may need him soon
Uceta will miss Opening Day target date, but Rays encouraged by progress
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Rays high-leverage reliever Edwin Uceta won’t be ready for Opening Day, but he is making progress in his recovery from a right shoulder injury. Uceta threw a bullpen session at Charlotte Sports Park on Saturday, manager Kevin Cash said. It was his first time pitching on
Rays celebrate as Isaac returns to field -- and singles -- after brain surgery
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- There weren’t many highlights for the Rays in a 12-3 loss to the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park, but Xavier Isaac provided one of the best moments of Spring Training in the eighth inning. Coming back from “life-saving” surgery to remove a brain
Uceta (shoulder) gets good news, but Opening Day still uncertain
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays received relatively good news about injured reliever Edwin Uceta on Friday, but there is still a chance he’s not ready for Opening Day. Uceta received a cortisone injection in his “cranky” right shoulder after visiting Dr. Koco Eaton on Friday. He will rest for
McClanahan faces hitters on long road to recovery: 'We're so close'
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The last time Shane McClanahan stared down the mound and saw a hitter standing in the batter’s box, he still didn’t have full feeling in his left hand. “I didn't even really count that,” he said. “I couldn't feel my thumb.”