Drew Rasmussen was the starting pitcher in Sunday’s 7-5 Rays win over the Twins, but Rasmussen only tossed two innings before turning things over to Joe Boyle, who was called up from Triple-A before the game. Boyle allowed just one unearned run over five innings of work, and he has yet to allow any earned runs over 10 MLB innings this season. The quick hook for Rasmussen … [Read more...] about Rays Notes: Rasmussen, Boyle, Lowe, Kim
Rays Outright Forrest Whitley
The Rays announced that right-hander Forrest Whitley was outrighted to Triple-A Durham. Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times first reported the move. Whitley, once the sport’s top pitching prospect, went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. It was the second DFA of the season for the former first-round pick. The Astros had carried Whitley … [Read more...] about Rays Outright Forrest Whitley
Rays Notes: Kim, Bigge, McClanahan
The Rays signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29MM contract back in February but he has yet to play a game for the club after undergoing shoulder surgery late last year. That may be close to changing, however, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that Kim is set to be evaluated for a possible return to the majors after he plays what could be his final rehab … [Read more...] about Rays Notes: Kim, Bigge, McClanahan
Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse
Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic, according to reporting from Juan Arturo Recio and Jeff Passan of ESPN. He has received a two-year suspended sentence and will have to serve the sentence if he doesn’t meet certain conditions. The primary condition is that he does not approach minors with sexual intentions. In August of … [Read more...] about Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse
AL East Notes: Bigge, Kim, Scherzer, Westburg, Gil, Williams, Weaver
In excellent news out of Tampa Bay, right-handed reliever Hunter Bigge is recovering well after undergoing surgery to repair multiple facial fractures (per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). Bigge was hit in the face by a 105-mph foul ball off the bat of Adley Rutschman while watching Thursday’s game from the Rays’ dugout. Manager Kevin Cash told reporters today (including … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Bigge, Kim, Scherzer, Westburg, Gil, Williams, Weaver