This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Chandler Simpson
Injury: Sore right index and middle fingers
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Simpson jammed his fingers on July 2 against the Royals. He was out of the lineup again on July 4, but he was available to pinch-hit. Simpson felt soreness when gripping the bat and throwing on July 3, but it subsided a bit on July 4. (Last updated July 4)
OF Jake Fraley
Injury: Hernia
IL date: May 17 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 16)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Began a rehab assignment with the Rookie-level FCL Rays on June 27, then transferred that assignment to Triple-A Durham on June 30. Went 0-for-4 and played six innings in right field on July 2. (Last updated July 2)
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: Possibly July
Status: Initially sidelined by right shoulder injury, had rehab assignment stalled by a sprained ankle April 11, then shut down May 12 due to left shoulder inflammation. Started rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on June 30 then played seven innings at second base on July 2. (Last updated July 2)
RHP Manuel Rodríguez
Injury: Right flexor strain, elbow surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Underwent surgery to repair a right elbow flexor strain on Aug. 8, 2025, with target return around midseason. Faced hitters in live batting practice for the first time on June 30. (Last updated June 30)
LHP Steven Matz
Injury: Left ankle sprain
IL date: June 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 24)
Expected return: July
Status: Allowed five runs on six hits in two innings on June 23 while dealing with sore ankle. Was placed on IL two days later. (Last updated: June 25) 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: 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. Should resume throwing before the end of June. (Last updated June 19) More >>
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. Threw a 20-pitch bullpen on June 8 but not yet nearing a return to game action. (Last updated June 19)
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. Advanced from playing catch on flat ground to a mound progression. (Last updated June 19)
RHP Jonathan Heasley
Injury: Right elbow stress reaction
IL date: June 2 (60-day IL, retroactive to May 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: After being designated for assignment on May 29 following an outing on May 27, Heasley was returned to the roster on June 2 due to an injury he suffered while active with the Rays and placed on the 15-day IL with no timeline for his return. Transferred to 60-day IL on June 8. (Last updated June 8)
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 >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
June 30
• OF Austin Slater: Signed to a Minor League contract and assigned to Triple-A Durham
June 28
• RHP Michael Grove: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• RHP Trevor Martin: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• INF Nick Madrigal: Signed to a Minor League contract and assigned to Triple-A Durham
June 27
• RF Jake Fraley: Sent on rehab assignment to Rookie-level FCL Rays
• C Dominic Keegan: Claimed off waivers by the Orioles
June 25
• LHP Steven Matz: Placed on 15-day injured list More >>
• RHP Michael Grove: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
June 23
• RHP Chris Roycroft: Acquired from the Cardinals for a player to be named or cash considerations
• C Dominic Keegan: Designated for assignment
June 22
• OF Austin Slater: Cleared waivers and elected free agency