Kevin Kiermaier could Return Friday For The Rays

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier had another successful rehab game Sunday. Barring a setback, it now appears as if Kiermaier has a real chance of being activated Friday. Injuries continue to plague Kiermaier and will cause him to likely suffer a setback in his counting stats for 2018 but he could be a help... Read More

Wilmer Font Pitches a Career-High Length Sunday Versus New York

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Wilmer Font came within one out of qualifying for a win Sunday versus the Yankees. He would go a career-high 4 2/3 innings allowing one run while striking out five. Font played for Oakland and the Dodgers in 2018 before getting to the Rays. He struggled mightily in those two stops... Read More

Matt Duffy Drives In Key Runs Sunday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy drove in two runs that proved crucial Sunday versus New York. Duffy would go 3-for-4 with one of those hits being a second-inning single. The single would drive in two runs to make the lead 3-0 and would end up being the difference in a 3-1 victory. Duffy... Read More

Matt Duffy Homers Saturday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy provided the only scoring for the Rays Saturday versus New York. Duffy would hit a solo home run in the ninth inning to break up the shutout. It was his second homer in three days, but only his fourth of the season. Duffy's biggest fantasy accomplishment so far... Read More

Ryan Yarbrough Struggles Saturday Versus New York

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough had a rough outing Saturday versus the Yankees. He came in after opener Ryne Stanek recorded four outs with only a hit allowed. Yarbrough would then throw 97 pitches in the next 3 2/3 innings allowing four runs to take the loss. Among his struggles, his problem throwing strikes... Read More

Christian Arroyo To The DL, Adeiny Hechavarria To Be Recalled

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (oblique strain) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with an oblique strain. This led the Rays to activate shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) from his minor league rehab assignment. No word on how long Arroyo will be out, but his value does drop somewhat in redraft leagues. There... Read More

Jake Butt Shines On Day 2 Of Mini-Camp

Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (knee) lost 2017 to injury but hopes to make a big mark in 2018. Butt has torn his ACL in the same knee twice, and the second one cost him his rookie season. Day 2 of mini-camp was a major step forward in his quest as he caught two... Read More

Ryne Stanek To Start Saturday, Ryan Yarbrough To Eat Up Innings

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will be the opener Saturday versus the Yankees. In terms of who the Rays are expected to turn to for the role of eating up the bulk of the innings, the leading candidate for Saturday is Ryan Yarbrough. Stanek's fantasy value is limited anyway, but starting limits it even... Read More

Rays Exploring Idea Of Giving Carlos Gomez Time Off

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez has been struggling lately. Manager Kevin Cash is worried about the pounding that Gomez's style of play puts on his body. Cash has begun to explore the idea that giving Gomez more days off to help alleviate some of that pounding. Gomez is hitting .182 with a .586 OPS... Read More

Chris Archer Feels Good After Playing Catch Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal strain) played catch Friday and felt good. It is another step forward towards getting him back on the mound which is a necessary part of getting back to playing in games. He recently took a step back due to soreness so his recovery has fallen off the... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier And Adeiny Hechavarria Have Good Rehab Day

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) both played in the field Friday in their rehab assignment. Both made it through without any apparent setbacks which are a positive step for both. Injuries continue to plague Kiermaier and will cause him to likely suffer a setback in his counting stats... Read More

Nathan Eovaldi Falls Short Against Old Team Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi faced his old team, the Yankees Friday. He pitched well for seven innings, having allowed only two runs. Overall, Eovaldi would last 7 1/3 innings allowing five runs (three in the eighth) to take the loss as the Rays were shut out. He is coming back from Tommy... Read More

Matt Duffy Leads Off Game Thursday With A Homer

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy opened the game with a homer as the first batter of the game Thursday versus the Yankees. He would be thrown out at home trying to score another run later in the game. The home run was Duffy's third of the season to go with his .316 batting... Read More

Blake Snell With One Bad Inning Thursday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell did not have his best stuff Thursday versus New York. Despite the struggles, he held the Yankees scoreless until the fifth inning, where two home runs led to four runs. Snell did manage to strike out eight in his five innings while taking the loss. He has been... Read More

Daniel Robertson Has Good Day In Rehab Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson (hamstring) had a "good day" in his rehab. The effort keeps him on schedule to return when he is eligible June 22. Robertson looked like he was building a case to be a starter earlier in the season, but now he will likely return to a logjam that... Read More

Anthony Banda Has Tommy John Surgery Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Anthony Banda underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday. He is expected to be out until 2020. Manager Kevin Cash expressed disappointment and said that Banda was an "exciting young arm." Banda became the fourth Rays prospect to have the surgery this season. Obviously, this eliminates his value in redraft leagues and... Read More

Johnny Field Returns To Lineup Wednesday Versus Toronto

Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field (knee) played Wednesday and appeared to be healthy enough to make an athletic play in the ninth inning versus the Blue Jays. Field is having a solid first season in the majors with six home runs, three steals and a .250 batting average in 128 at-bats.... Read More

Matt Duffy Drives In Game-Winning Run Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy drove in the game-winning run Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. In a 0-0 game, Duffy came up in the bottom of the ninth with a runner on third and two outs. He would single, which drove in the winning run and ended the game. Duffy is batting .313... Read More

Mallex Smith Scores Game-Winner Wednesday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith scored the only run of the game Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. He hit the second of his two doubles in the bottom of the ninth inning before Matt Duffy drove him in for the victory. Smith has a seven-game hitting streak where he has gone 13-for-23 (.565). He... Read More

Sergio Romo Earns Save Tuesday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo earned his second save of the season Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. He would pitch a scoreless inning to preserve and close out a 4-1 lead. Romo has been serving multiple roles this season, including starting five times. This split role makes it tough for fantasy owners to use... Read More

Wilson Ramos With Key HR Tuesday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos provided one of the key plays of the game Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. He would hit a two-run third-inning HR put the Rays up 2-0 and would end up providing the winning run in the 4-1 victory. Ramos now has eight home runs and 32 RBI to go... Read More

Wilmer Font Will Start For Tampa Bay Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Wilmer Font will start Wednesday versus Toronto. He will serve as the opener in the system the Rays have been using this season. Matt Andriese is expected to pick up multiple innings after that. Font was horrible with Oakland and is not a fantasy asset based on his current role... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier Has Successful First Rehab Game Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) went 2-for-4 in his first rehab game Tuesday. He was the designated hitter Tuesday and will play center field Wednesday. Kiermaier is still eyeing a June 22 return to the Rays. Even if it takes an extra week or so, a return by the end of June would... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier's Timetable Adjusted Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) will head out on a rehab assignment next Tuesday in Dunedin. Updated Monday was the expected timeline, which says now that Kiermaier could return June 22, which will be several weeks ahead of schedule. Even if it takes an extra week or so, a return by the end... Read More

Devontae Booker Looks To Be Heavily Involved

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker is currently looking like he will get a heavy workload in 2018. However, there will be competition in training camp. De'Angelo Henderson has some buzz around him with the organization. The Broncos also drafted two running backs. Booker may be the early favorite but the others will be given... Read More

Willy Adames Drives In Two Runs Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames drove in two runs Monday versus the Blue Jays. He had one career RBI before Monday. He has been called up and it is quite possible that he will keep the job, especially if the Rays can find a trade partner for Adeiny Hechavarria. Adames made an immediate impact... Read More

Matt Duffy Scores Twice Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy would score twice Monday versus the Blue Jays. His two hits raised his season batting average to a very fantasy-friendly .320. He would score the two runs and even added his third steal of the season. In his last healthy season in 2015, he batted .295 with 12... Read More

Jake Bauers Hits First Career HR Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers hit his first career MLB homer Monday versus Toronto. He would reach base four times on Monday, including a two-run HR. Bauers would come around to score three times on Monday to go with the two RBI. Bauers has checked off several career firsts over the last three... Read More

Ryan Yarbrough Solid In Uncommon Start Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough started the game and went six innings Monday versus the Blue Jays. He would allow four runs but earned the win. This was only Yarbrough's fourth start of the season, though he has picked up the bulk of the innings as the follow-up to an "opener" on multiple occasions.... Read More

Ryne Stanek Will Be The Opener Tuesday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryne Stanek will start the game Tuesday versus Toronto. He will fill the role of an opener and will likely be followed by Austin Pruitt, who they hope will cover the bulk of the remaining innings. Stanek's fantasy value is limited anyway, but starting limits it even further. Stanek is... Read More