2:55PM: Lowe suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain, John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times writes. This more severe level of strain likely means Lowe will miss at least 6-7 weeks in a best-case scenario, and multiple months on the IL is a distinct possibility. TODAY, 11:05AM: The Rays placed Lowe on the 10-day injured list, announcing his injury as a right oblique strain. … [Read more...] about Rays Place Josh Lowe On 10-Day IL Due To Grade 2 Oblique Strain
Shane McClanahan To Start Season On Rays’ Injured List
TODAY: McClanahan will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Rays manager Kevin Cash told John Romano (multiple links) and other reporters, but tests revealed that the left-hander is suffering only from a nerve problem in his triceps area. The plan is to “calm the nerve down and then see how he progresses, get a ball back in his hand. Probably the best news we could … [Read more...] about Shane McClanahan To Start Season On Rays’ Injured List
36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
Rays Exercise 2026 Club Option On Yandy Díaz, Add 2027 Vesting Option
The Rays and Yandy Díaz have worked out a mini extension of sorts. The club announced that it has preemptively picked up his 2026 club option, which is valued at $12MM, while adding a club/vesting option for 2027. Díaz, an ACES client, would reportedly vest the ’27 provision at $13MM if he reaches 500 plate appearances in 2026. If he doesn’t hit that vesting threshold, it would … [Read more...] about Rays Exercise 2026 Club Option On Yandy Díaz, Add 2027 Vesting Option
Could The Rays Still Move A Starting Pitcher?
The Rays entered the offseason with at least seven rotation-caliber arms on the roster. Each of Shane McClanahan, Taj Bradley, Drew Rasmussen, Zack Littell, Shane Baz, Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Pepiot has had success in a big league rotation, though injuries have hobbled several of that group in recent years. Tampa Bay already thinned out that stock of arms (and, naturally, … [Read more...] about Could The Rays Still Move A Starting Pitcher?