This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Jonny DeLuca
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: May 24 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 23)
Expected return: Possibly late June
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. Awaiting MRI results but hoping for a short absence. (Last updated May 24) More >>
INF Ben Williamson
Injury: Low back strain
IL date: May 20 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 17)
Expected return: Late May/early June
Status: Felt a spasm in his back while fielding a ground ball in his last appearance May 16. Rays waited until May 20 to place him on the IL, hoping he will need only the minimum stint. Feeling "better" as of May 24. (Last updated May 24) More >>
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. Manager Kevin Cash said he could require 6-8 weeks of recovery after surgery. (Last updated May 18)
RHP Cole Sulser
Injury: Low back strain
IL date: May 18 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 15)
Expected return: June
Status: Felt his back "lock up" after traveling from Toronto to Tampa Bay area on May 13-14. Tried to throw off the mound on May 17 but experienced continued discomfort. (Last updated May 18)
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 >>
2B Gavin Lux
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (10-day IL, retroactive to March 23)
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. Will return to the Tampa Bay area for more imaging. No timeline for return. (Last updated May 12)
RHP Alex Cook
Injury: Right intercostal strain
IL date: May 11 (Minor League 7-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: A reliever for Triple-A Durham with a spot on the Rays' 40-man roster, Cook was placed on the Minor League IL on May 11. Had a 5.84 ERA with 15 strikeouts and six walks in 12 1/3 innings over 11 outings for Durham. (Last updated May 12)
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 and immediately placed on the IL. Scheduled to face hitters for the first time the weekend of May 8-10, with a rehab assignment to follow. (Last updated May 5)
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. Will need time to build up after being shut down so long. (Last updated May 3)
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: Late May 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 >>
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: Possibly June
Status: After rocky rehab outing on April 15, he reported soreness in back of right shoulder. Further evaluation revealed a new injury, a subscapularis strain. Shut down for 2-3 weeks, meaning he's likely 4-6 weeks from returning. (Last updated April 24) 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. Hopes to return in June or July. (Last updated April 8)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 24
• OF Jonny DeLuca: Placed on 10-day IL (retroactive to May 23)
• OF Victor Mesa Jr.: Recalled from Triple-A Durham More >>
May 20
• LHP Steven Matz: Reinstated from 15-day IL
• RHP Chase Solesky: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• INF Ben Williamson: Placed on 10-day IL, retroactive to May 17
• INF Oliver Dunn: Selected from Triple-A Durham
May 19
• LHP Joe Rock: Traded to the White Sox for non-roster INF Oliver Dunn, leaving 38 players on the 40-man roster
May 18
• RHP Cole Sulser: Placed on 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 15
• RHP Chase Solesky: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP Joe Boyle: Reinstated from 15-day IL, optioned to Triple-A Durham