The Rays announced today that outfielder Jake Mangum has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left groin strain. Infielder Coco Montes has been recalled from Triple-A Durham as the corresponding move. It’s an unfortunate blow for the Rays. Mangum came into this season with no major league experience but is currently sporting a strong line of .338/.384/.397 in his … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Mangum, Lewis, Clase
Richie Palacios Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks Due To Knee Injury
Rays outfielder Richie Palacios was placed on the injured list due to what was termed a right knee sprain yesterday. It wasn’t immediately clear how long Palacios was expected to miss at the time, but manager Kevin Cash provided an update reporters (including Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times) this afternoon. Per Cash, the Rays are still “gathering information” about the … [Read more...] about Richie Palacios Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks Due To Knee Injury
St. Petersburg City Council Approves Tropicana Field Roof Repair
This afternoon, the St. Petersburg City Council approved $22.5MM in funding to repair the Tropicana Field roof (link via The Associated Press). That’s less the half the overall estimated $55.7MM necessary to get the Trop back to playable after last fall’s hurricane damage. Other necessary fixes include repairs to the playing surface and lighting. The roof is expected to take 10 … [Read more...] about St. Petersburg City Council Approves Tropicana Field Roof Repair
Rays Place Kevin Kelly On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to Friday’s 6-3 win over the Braves, the Rays placed right-hander Kevin Kelly on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 10) with a left gluteal strain. Righty Cole Sulser was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding roster move. Rays manager Kevin Cash told the Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud and other reporters that Kelly woke up feeling sore on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Rays Place Kevin Kelly On 15-Day Injured List
Jonny DeLuca To Miss 2-4 Weeks Due To Shoulder Strain
The Rays announced Tuesday that center fielder Jonny DeLuca has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Manager Kevin Cash tells Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that DeLuca is likely to miss two to four weeks. Infielder Coco Montes is up from Triple-A in DeLuca’s place. It’s an abrupt halt to a blistering start in DeLuca’s 2025 season. The … [Read more...] about Jonny DeLuca To Miss 2-4 Weeks Due To Shoulder Strain