Tampa Bay Rays News
The latest Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors and injury updates from ESPN and around the web, updated every few minutes. Next up: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays, Sat 6:30 PM ET on TBS and truTV. 7 players are on the injury report.
Rays headlines
- Yankees Cam Schlittler throws shade at Tampa Bay Rays’ crowdYahoo Sports
- Judge not on Yankees' roster for ALDS vs. RaysESPN
- Aaron Judge left off of Yankees' ALDS roster vs. Rays: Three-time MVP still recovering from calf injuryCBS Sports
- Yankees reveal lineup for Game 1 of ALDS vs. RaysYahoo Sports
- The Yankees' plan for beating the Rays? Strong pitching, clean baseballESPN
- Why Junior Caminero believes Tampa Bay Rays can end MLB playoff skidYahoo Sports
- Yankees ace Gerrit Cole admits he can get 'predictable' vs RaysYahoo Sports
- Biggest question for every LDS matchup: Can Yankees defense handle Rays' offense? When will Chris Sale pitch?CBS Sports
More
- Ranking all 16 potential 2026 World Series matchups: Dodgers vs. Rays David and Goliath series leads listCBS Sports
- Rays and Yankees meet to start ALDSESPN
- Yankees waiting to decide on Aaron Judge's availability for ALDSESPN
- MLB attendance up for 4th straight year, boosted by RaysESPN
- Phillies clinch NL wild card behind Wheeler for 5th straight playoff appearance with win over RaysESPN
- Phillies lose 4th straight game in last-week collapse, will play for NL wild card in season finaleESPN
- Rays starter Griffin Jax OK after taking line drive off backESPN
Next game
- New York Yankees at Tampa Bay RaysSat 6:30 PM ET · TBS, truTV
Injuries
- Shane McClanahan (SP): Out
Manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that McClanahan (forearm) will not be included on the Rays' ALDS roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
- Griffin Jax (SP): Day-To-Day
Jax was removed from Saturday's start against the Phillies due to a lower-back contusion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
- Jacob Melton (LF): 60-Day-IL
The Rays recalled Melton from Triple-A Durham and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to a right hamstring strain.
- Gavin Lux (LF): 60-Day-IL
Lux (shoulder) has resumed full baseball activity, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
- Edwin Uceta (RP): 60-Day-IL
Uceta (shoulder) is playing catch from 75 feet, per MLB.com.
- Jonathan Heasley (RP): 60-Day-IL
Heasley was returned to the major-league roster and placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow stress reaction.
- Ryan Pepiot (SP): 60-Day-IL
Pepiot will undergo surgery on his right hip May 13 and miss the rest of the 2026 season, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.