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Francisco Mejia Settles With Rays For $2.155 MillionThe Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Francisco Mejia avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.155 million deal. The 27-year-old switch-hitting Mejia hit .242/.264/.381 with a .645 OPS, six home runs, 31 RBI and 32 runs scored in 299 plate appearances and 93 games for Tampa in 2022 in his second season with the team and sixth in the big leagues. Mejia is set to share playing time behind the dish with Christian Bethancourt in 2023, leaving him fantasy value only in two-catcher leagues. In his six major-league seasons, Mejia has slashed .241/.288/.393 with a .681 OPS, 24 home runs and 99 RBI in 305 games played.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 14, 2023, 2:09:45 AM- TB
Injured J.P. Feyereisen Has Shoulder SurgeryTampa Bay Rays right-hander J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) had right shoulder surgery on Wednesday that was described as a "general cleanup of the rotator cuff and labrum." The goal is for Feyereisen to resume throwing in four months, so he will miss at least the start of the 2023 season. Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin believes that Feyereisen will make a post All-Star break return to game action. In his first full season with the Rays in 2022, he allowed an unearned run on seven hits while walking five and striking out 25 in 24 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old missed the final four months of the year due to the pinched nerve in his shoulder. Once healthy in the second half next year, Feyereisen should have a high-leverage relief role in Tampa's bullpen.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 8, 2022, 11:00:43 PM - TB
Zach Eflin Agrees With The RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a three-year, $40 million deal with free-agent right-hander Zach Eflin on Thursday. Eflin became a free agent this winter when he declined a $15 million mutual option to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023. Although he served as a bullpen piece for the Phillies in the postseason, Eflin projects to be a significant piece of Tampa's starting rotation next year. The 28-year-old made only 20 appearances (13 starts) for Philly this year due to injuries, and he posted a 4.04 ERA (3.56 FIP), a 1.12 WHIP, his first career save, 65 strikeouts and only 15 walks in 75 2/3 innings pitched. Eflin was much more effective as a reliever in 2022 (1.17 ERA, 0.522 WHIP) in 7 2/3 regular season innings.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 2, 2022, 12:49:23 AM - TB
Rays Release Brendan McKay MondayThe Tampa Bay Rays released former first-round pick starting pitcher/potential two-way player Brendan McKay Monday, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The 26-year-old lefty was the fourth overall pick in the 2017 draft. McKay made his big-league debut in 2019, pitching 49 innings with a 5.14 ERA. However, he has dealt with several arm injuries and hasn't played with the Rays since. Most recently, he had Tommy John surgery and will likely not pitch again until 2024. The Rays are interested in re-signing him to a new longer-term, minor-league contract.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 15, 2022, 5:39:28 AM - TB
Injured Pete Fairbanks Dealing With Circulation IssueTampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (hand) was removed during Saturday's Wild Card game against the Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander was pulled after issuing two straight walks in the sixth inning. The 28-year-old explained that he couldn't feel his fingers. The organization is hopeful that it's only a minor circulation issue. Hopefully he'll be able to fully recover and be ready for the beginning of spring training next season.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Oct 9, 2022, 10:44:43 PM - TB
Rays Recall Vidal Brujan On MondayThe Tampa Bay Rays recalled infielder and outfielder Vidal Brujan on Monday. Brujan is batting .165 with a .234 on-base percentage in 154 plate appearances for the Rays this season, collecting a pair of home runs and five stolen bases. Able to play second base, third base, shortstop, and all three outfield positions, the 24-year-old will provide the Rays with some depth around the diamond. Tampa Bay also designated right-hander Easton McGee for assignment, selected right-hander Kevin Herget's contract, and optioned fellow infielder and outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Oct 3, 2022, 6:41:31 PM - TB
Injured David Peralta Leaves Sunday's Game EarlyTampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta was removed from Sunday's contest against the Astros early with an apparent injury. There hasn't been an official reason given as to why he left the game but beat writer Mark Topkin noted that Peralta was "grimacing after his swing and looking uncomfortable as he ran to 1B" following his first at-bat of the contest. The veteran outfielder was replaced by Jonathan Aranda. The team should provide a reason for the early exit soon enough.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Oct 2, 2022, 7:00:26 PM - TB
Injured Yandy Diaz Hitting Leadoff On FridayTampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. It will be Diaz's first start for the Rays since Sept. 19 due to shoulder soreness. Fantasy managers will want to get him back in their lineups to start the weekend, but it remains to be seen if he'll need to shake off some rust after a long layoff. The 31-year-old Cuban has hit well when he's been on the field in September, going 18-for-57 (.316) with a homer, six RBI and six runs scored in 18 games. Diaz doesn't have a ton of power, but he gets on base regular and is hitting .292 on the year in 466 at-bats.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Sep 30, 2022, 9:18:28 PM - TBInjured Yandy Diaz Still Absent Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz hasn't played in over a week due to a shoulder injury. He was in the original lineup on Wednesday but was scratched. Fantasy managers can only hope the 31-year-old can return at some point this weekend for the final few games of the regular season. Isaac Paredes is getting another start at third base on Thursday and will hit eighth against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Paredes has gone just 3-for-21 (.143) with a homer, RBI and four strikeouts in his last nine games. He's hitting only .217 on the year as a whole, but he has plenty of power (20 home runs in 360 plate appearances).
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Sep 29, 2022, 8:01:41 PM - TBInjured Yandy Diaz Scratched From Starting Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz was originally set to make his return to the starting lineup in the leadoff spot after missing the last seven games, but he'll instead return to the bench. The 31-year-old will be available off the bench, but fantasy managers will need to return him to their benches quickly before the game starts. Isaac Paredes is now at the hot corner and is hitting sixth, while right fielder Manuel Margot will bat leadoff against Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie. Hopefully for fantasy managers, Diaz will be able to return on Thursday in the series finale against Cleveland.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Sep 28, 2022, 10:06:02 PM