11:55AM: Littell described the IL trip as precautionary, and he told Topkin and other reporters that he could miss just the minimum 15 days. 11:07AM: The Rays announced that right-hander Zack Littell has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to fatigue in his throwing shoulder. The placement is retroactive to August 15. Left-hander Tyler Alexander has been called up from … [Read more...] about Rays Place Zack Littell On 15-Day Injured List
Rays Select Rob Brantly
8:40pm: Manager Kevin Cash told reporters that Fairbanks would be shut down from throwing entirely for two to four weeks (link via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). That makes it seem unlikely he’ll be able to return this season, though Cash didn’t officially rule his closer out for the year. 5:20pm: The Rays announced a series of roster moves today, including selecting … [Read more...] about Rays Select Rob Brantly
Rays To Place Pete Fairbanks On 15-Day Injured List
The Rays’ 8-7 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks today came at an unfortunate cost, as both Pete Fairbanks and Yandy Diaz left the game due to injuries. Fairbanks’ injury is the more serious matter, as manager Kevin Cash told reporters (including Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times) that the closer suffered an apparent lat strain, and will be headed to the 15-day injured … [Read more...] about Rays To Place Pete Fairbanks On 15-Day Injured List
AL East Notes: Refsnyder, Bichette, Lowe, Coulombe, Trevino
Rob Refsnyder turns 34 next March, and the utilityman is considering calling it a career after the 2024 season comes to an end. Speaking with Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Refsnyder said he is “undecided” about returning for what would be his tenth MLB season, and was even thinking about retirement even before he joined the Red Sox during the 2021-22 offseason. Once this … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Refsnyder, Bichette, Lowe, Coulombe, Trevino
Rays To Recall Junior Caminero
The Rays plan to recall top infield prospect Junior Caminero from Triple-A Durham before tomorrow’s game against the Astros, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It’s his first promotion of the season. Caminero is already on the 40-man roster because the Rays initially called him up last September. They’ll only need to make an active roster transaction … [Read more...] about Rays To Recall Junior Caminero