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Brandon Allen - #19 - First Base - 6'2" - 235lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: The Rays placed Allen on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right quadriceps.
Impact: It tightened up Wednesday when he delivered a pinch-hit single during a ninth-inning rally and hustled to take second on the outfield throw. David Price - #14 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 225lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Price scattered eight hits - seven singles - struck out five and walked three in a 115-pitch effort in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Boston.
Impact: Price is 6-3 with a 2.71 ERA in 10 starts. Fernando Rodney - #56 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 220lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Rodney was saddled with both his first loss and his first blown save of the season Saturday after giving up a ninth inning home run to Red Sox pinch hitter Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
Impact: Rodney has been absolutely filthy this year, and Saturday was the first time in May that he has earned a run. Opposing batters are whiffing to the tune of a .170 batting average this month, while Rodney has collected 14 strikeouts and just two walks. Elliot Johnson - #9 - Short Stop - 6'0" - 190lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Johnson is not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Impact: Johnson, who went 0-for-3 Saturday, will take a seat Sunday, with Sean Rodriguez getting the starting nod at shortstop for the Rays. David Price - #14 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 225lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Price allowed one run over seven innings and did not factor in the decision Saturday against the Red Sox.
Impact: He gave up eight hits while walking three and striking out five. The Rays have now wasted consecutive strong starts from Price, who has allowed just two run earned runs over his last 14 innings. Price still has six wins on the season but has certainly pitched well enough to have another win or two on his record. Matt Joyce - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Joyce hit his second grand slam in 13 at-bats in a win over the Red Sox on Friday.
Impact: Joyce was hitless in four games since his last grand slam against Atlanta on May 19. He is hitting .283 with nine homers this season. Luke Scott - #30 - Left Field - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Scott is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: Scott's knee was a bit sore after he was hit by a pitch in Friday's game, but apparently he's feeling good enough to play again Saturday - likely with a little added motivation. Luke Scott - #30 - Left Field - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Scott was plunked in the leg in Friday's win over the Red Sox by reliever Franklin Morales, causing both benches to clear, the team's official site reports.
Impact: No punches were thrown, so it's unlikely that a suspension will follow. Will Rhymes - #10 - Second Base - 5'9" - 155lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Rhymes left in the eighth inning of the Rays' 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night after being hit by a pitch near his right elbow. While standing at first base he gestured that he wanted to come out of the game, took a couple of steps and collapsed into the arms of first base coach George Hendrick. Trainers worked on Rhymes in the coach's box before he was assisted to a utility cart and left the field.
Impact: The Rays said Rhymes briefly fainted, but that he is fine, remained at the ballpark for X-rays on his arm and was not taken a hospital. X-rays were negative and the team said Rhymes is day to day with a bruised right forearm. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Tampa Bay Rays have placed Jennings on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, and recalled utilityman Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Durham.
Impact: Jennings left a May 6 game against Oakland with a sprained left knee, but has made two pinch-hit appearances since. He grounded out in the ninth inning of Friday's loss at Baltimore. Jennings is one of seven Rays players currently on the DL, a list that also includes third baseman Evan Longoria (torn left hamstring), closer Kyle Farnsworth (right elbow), catcher Robinson Chirinos (concussion) and outfielder Sam Fuld (right wrist). Elliot Johnson - #9 - Short Stop - 6'0" - 190lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Johnson was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Friday night as Tampa Bay defeated Boston 7-4 in an AL East match-up.
Impact: He has picked up considerable playing time with Evan Longoria on the disabled list, and he has made the most of it, now carrying a .275 average to go with three home runs, nine RBI and eight stolen bases. Matt Joyce - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Joyce was 2-for-3 with a walk and a grand slam in Friday's 7-4 win over Boston.
Impact: It was his second grand slam in six days and gives him nine homers on the season to go with 28 RBI and a .283 batting average. He will occasionally sit against some tough lefties, but his power and run-producing ability still make him a valuable play in most fantasy formats. Fernando Rodney - #56 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 220lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Rodney notched his 15th save, tossing a clean ninth inning with one strikeout as the Rays beat Boston, 7-4, on Friday night.
Impact: His amazing season just rolls on. He has now allowed three runs (only one earned) on 14 hits and just three walks over 23.2 innings while striking out 23 with a 15-for-15 save conversion record. Obviously, he has lengthened his own leash considerably since Opening Day. Alex Cobb - #53 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 195lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Cobb allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits, walking four and striking out two over five innings of a 7-4 Rays' win over Boston on Friday night.
Impact: He is now 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA after taking over the rotation spot of the injured Jeff Niemann. He could have some value in deeper leagues, but needs to throw more strikes if he is going to get deeper into games (he needed 96 pitches, only 51 of which were strikes, to get through five innings Friday night). Brandon Allen - #19 - First Base - 6'2" - 235lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Allen (quadriceps) is eligible to return from the DL, but will continue to play on his rehab assignment over the weekend, the Tampa Times reports.
Impact: Allen is in a tough spot, because by the time he's ready to come back, Hideki Matsui will probably be up to speed and ready to play in the majors. Brandon Guyer - #11 - Right Field - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Guyer will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: This is a tough break for Guyer, who was on the verge of getting a chance to secure a bench role with the big club. He will need a few months to recover, but barring any setbacks, he should be ready for spring training in 2013. Brandon Guyer - #11 - Right Field - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Guyer will need surgery on his injured left shoulder, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: It's not clear what type of surgery Guyer will need, but he will miss several weeks while recovering from the procedure. Expect Guyer to return to action sometime this summer. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Jennings (knee) will not return to the team before next weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: The Rays were hoping that Jennings would be able to play in a couple rehab games and return this weekend, but apparently they will push back that timetable about a week. Jennings is now expected to head out on a rehab assignment around the middle of next week. It's not clear how many games he will play before being activated, but fantasy owners should have a better feel for his status once he returns to the field. Ben Zobrist - #18 - Right Field - 6'3" - 200lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Zobrist is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Zobrist is still hitting just .217 for the year, but he will bat cleanup Friday against Red Sox starter Jon Lester. Kyle Farnsworth - #43 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 233lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: The Tampa Bay Rays have placed closer Kyle Farnsworth on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained right elbow. The expected move was announced Thursday, one day before Tampa Bay's opener against the New York Yankees.
Impact: An MRI this week revealed a strain of a muscle that's causing soreness in the elbow. Farnsworth said Wednesday it is the same problem that bothered him last September. The right-hander went 5-1 with 25 saves and a 2.18 ERA over 63 appearances last season. To take Farnsworth's place on the roster, the Rays recalled right-hander Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham. James Shields - #33 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 220lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Shields struck out 10 over 7.1 innings of three-run (two earned) ball Wednesday against the Jays, but received no decision. He allowed seven hits and a walk.
Impact: The 10 punchouts were Shields' second-highest total of the season. Despite not winning win, this was a nice outing for the righty after he surrendered 21 runs (16 earned) in 30.1 innings over his last five starts. Jake McGee - #57 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 230lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: McGee picked up his first win of the year Wednesday with a perfect 11th inning with a couple strikeouts against the Jays.
Impact: The Rays gave him a run in the bottom of the inning, and that was it. McGee's got six straight scoreless outings under his belt and has a 7:1 K:BB in those 5.1 innings. He seems to be gaining the trust of manager Joe Maddon. B.J. Upton - #2 - Center Field - 6'3" - 185lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Upton went 3-for-6 with the game-winning RBI double and his 10th steal of the year in Wednesday's extra-inning win over Toronto.
Impact: Upton has surprised with his ability to hit for average this season, as this game raised his mark to .300 -- something he hasn't achieved since the 2007 season. If he can maintain a solid average, Upton's deadly power-speed combo would make him one of the top players in fantasy. Of course, he's hit .240 over the last three seasons, so it's not clear whether he has the ability to maintain this average. Sam Fuld - #5 - Left Field - 5'10" - 175lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Fuld (wrist) had a positive exam Tuesday and hopes to return by August, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Depending on how he progress in his rehab work, Fuld could potentially return to the Rays sooner. Unfortunately, he'll be a part of a crowded outfield situation as Desmond Jennings will presumably be healthy again then. Ben Zobrist - #18 - Right Field - 6'3" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Zobrist is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: It's a rare day off for Zobrist, while the Rays have Will Rhymes at second base and Matt Joyce in right (with Rich Thompson joining the mix to play left) on Wednesday afternoon. Carlos Pena - #23 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Pena is leading off for the Rays again Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Recent acquisition Drew Sutton is batting cleanup, while manager Joe Maddon continues to make adjustments to his lineup in an effort to maximize the effectiveness of his resources. Jose Lobaton - #21 - Catcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Lobato left Thursday's 7-2 loss to Detroit with shoulder soreness.
Impact: Manager Joe Maddon didn't think it was a serious problem. Jose Molina - #28 - Catcher - 6'0" - 249lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Molina is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, the Rays' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Chris Gimenez will catch Matt Moore for the Rays on Tuesday night. Drew Sutton - #44 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Sutton is starting at second base for Tampa Bay on Tuesday night, the Rays' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: In his Rays debut, Sutton will bat seventh against Toronto right-hander Drew Hutchison. At least while Desmond Jennings is on the DL, Sutton could see a regular role as Ben Zobrist is part of the regular mix in right field with Matt Joyce sliding over to left. Evan Longoria - #3 - Third Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Longoria (hamstring) ran arcs around the outfield grass between first and second base Tuesday prior to taking batting practice, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: If the early end of the Rays' initial six-to-eight week timetable for Longoria's return holds up, he could be ready to rejoin the lineup in approximately three weeks. Fernando Rodney - #56 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Rodney recorded a clean inning and save number 14 on the season Tuesday against Toronto.
Impact: Rodney struck out two batters to get over a strikeout per inning on the season. He's been arguably the most valuable relief pitcher in fantasy this season -- another scoreless outing lowers his ERA to 0.44. Carlos Pena - #23 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Pena went 2-for-5 with his sixth home run of the season Tuesday against Toronto.
Impact: Pena was hitless in his previous five games and received a Joe Maddon special treatment, getting bumped to leadoff for the game. Don't expect the change to be permanent, however -- he'll likely hit somewhere between second and fourth in the order going forward. Matt Moore - #55 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Moore took a no-decision Tuesday against the Blue Jays, allowing four runs (two earned) on three hits and four walks in 4.2 innings.
Impact: Control, particularly with runners on base, continues to be an issue with Moore. Still, he should have had the win -- Sean Rodriguez airmailed a throw with two outs in the fifth, and he would have been out of the inning. Instead, at over 100 pitches, he was lifted for Burke Badenhop, who finished the inning. Moore still showed excellent stuff, striking out six Blue Jays. Jeremy Hellickson - #58 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Hellickson suffered his first loss as the Rays fell to the Jays 6-2 on Monday night.
Impact: Hellickson gave up five runs - two earned - and eight hits over 7 1-3 innings. He fell to 4-1. Will Rhymes - #10 - Second Base - 5'9" - 155lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Rhymes had two hits as the Rays fell to the Jays 6-2 on Monday night.
Impact: Rhymes is hitting .263 on the year. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Jennings (knee) will go on a short rehab assignment and could be activated Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: It's the first day he's eligible to come off the DL, so it sounds like things are progressing as expected with Jennings' recovery thus far. Jeff Keppinger - #7 - Second Base - 6'0" - 187lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: The Tampa Bay Rays placed Keppinger on the disabled list Monday with a broken right toe.
Impact: Keppinger was hit by a foul ball in the dugout on Saturday. B.J. Upton - #2 - Center Field - 6'3" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Upton smacked his third home run of the season Monday against the Blue Jays. He finished 1-for-4 on the night.
Impact: Upton has been hot of late, hitting safely in five straight, and raising his average to .283. He's been aggressive on the bases and swinging a nice stick since being moved back to the two-hole. Jeremy Hellickson - #58 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Hellickson suffered a loss Monday as the Rays fell to the Blue Jays 6-2. He pitched 7.1 innings and allowed five runs (two earned), eight hits and one walk to go along with three strikeouts.
Impact: Hellickson's defense let him down Monday and it resulted in his first loss of the season. He still has a 2.73 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season, making him a very attractive fantasy option. Jeff Keppinger - #7 - Second Base - 6'0" - 187lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Keppinger has been placed on the 15-day DL with a broken right toe, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: With the move, Keppinger is the 10th Rays player to go on the disabled list. Drew Sutton was acquired from the Pirates on Monday to take Keppinger's place on the active roster. Jose Lobaton - #21 - Catcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Lobaton (shoulder) is making progress and may be a week away from returning to the Rays, the Tampa Times' Joe Smith reports.
Impact: It sounds like a late May return remains possible, which potentially bumps Chris Gimenez or Stephen Vogt back to Triple-A depending on how the Rays want to manage their roster. Jose Molina - #28 - Catcher - 6'0" - 249lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Molina (face) will start Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Tribune reports.
Impact: Molina left Sunday's game after being hit in the catcher's mask by a foul tip, but apparently his removal was only precautionary. Molina will bat ninth and catch Jeremy Hellickson on Monday night. Drew Sutton - #44 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: The Rays have acquired Sutton from the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later, reports Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.
Impact: Sutton appears to be joining the Rays' major league squad. He hit .270/.374/.372 in 28 games for the Braves' Triple-A team before being traded to the Pirates for cash considerations Sunday. Drew Sutton - #44 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 200lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: The Pittsburgh Pirates say they have acquired minor league infielder Drew Sutton from the Atlanta Braves for cash.
Impact: Sutton has hit .270 in 38 games with Triple-A Gwinnett. Sutton played 86 games in the major leagues from 2009-2011 for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox. He hit .315 in 54 at-bats with the Red Sox last year, then signed a minor league deal with the Braves in the offseason. Drew Sutton - #44 - Short Stop - 6'3" - 200lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Sutton was traded to the Pirates for cash considerations, the Pirates' team website reports.
Impact: He was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis following the trade. He hit .270 in 38 games with Triple-A Gwinnett before being traded. David Price - #14 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 225lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Price lost despite a solid effort Sunday against the Braves, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits over seven innings of work.
Impact: Price struck out seven Braves and walked three. Even without the win Sunday, at 6-3 with a 2.88 ERA and the solid peripherals as well, Price is looking like a fantasy ace this season. Jose Molina - #28 - Catcher - 6'0" - 249lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Molina was removed from Sunday's game against the Braves in the sixth inning after taking a foul ball to the mask, the Tampa Bay Times' Joe Smith reports.
Impact: The team said it was just a precautionary move and that Molina was fine after the game. Molina platoons with Chris Gimenez behind the plate, so don't be surprised if Gimenez is the signal caller Monday against the Blue Jays. Jeff Keppinger - #7 - Second Base - 6'0" - 187lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Keppinger sustained a right foot injury when he was hit by a foul ball in the Rays' dugout Saturday, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Keppinger is not in Sunday's lineup, and his status is uncertain. The Rays already have nine players on the DL, and Keppinger is swinging the bat well, so hopefully he won't miss too much time. He's hitting .417 against lefties. Sean Rodriguez - #1 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Rodriguez hit his fourth home run of the year Saturday against the Braves.
Impact: He finished 1-for-3 for the game. After batting just .190 in April, Rodriguez is now hitting .310 in May. Fernando Rodney - #56 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Rodney pitched a clean ninth inning Saturday against the Braves to earn his 13th save of the season.
Impact: He only needed 12 pitches to seal it. Rodney keeps lowering his already microscopic ERA as he hasn't allowed an earned run since Apr. 19. The save Saturday was the 100th in his 10-year career. Alex Cobb - #53 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 195lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cobb held the Braves to two runs on six hits over seven innings Saturday to pick up the win in his season debut.
Impact: He struggled a bit in the first few innings, but he settled down to retire the final 10 Braves he faced. Cobb struck out 44 in 41.1 innings at Triple-A Durham prior to the recall, so he could have some success in Jeff Niemann's place. Matt Joyce - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Joyce went 1-for-3 with a grand slam in the Rays' win over the Braves on Saturday.
Impact: With Saturday's shot, seven of Joyce's eight home runs have come against right-handed pitching. B.J. Upton - #2 - Center Field - 6'3" - 185lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Upton went 2-for-3 with two steals in the Rays' win over the Braves on Saturday.
Impact: Upton has only been caught once on the basepaths, but he has attempted just 10 steals through 26 games. It is worth noting he has had an open base ahead of him less frequently than in years past, but the opportunities may emerge if he hits second more frequently. James Shields - #33 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Shields (6-2) gave up four runs and seven hits over six innings for Tampa Bay in Friday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta.
Impact: Shields has allowed three runs or more in four of his last five starts. Luke Scott - #30 - Left Field - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Scott had three hits and two RBIs in Friday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta.
Impact: With seven homers, Scott is two shy of his total from 2011 when he played 64 games for Baltimore. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Updating a previous report, Jennings (knee) did run around Saturday, and should be able to return on his May 27 eligibility date, Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Jennings' talents are predicated on running, and the fact that he's already doing that at this stage in his recovery process should be encouraging to owners. Jennings was among the league leaders with eight steals prior to getting injured. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Jennings (knee sprain) said he's feeling a lot better and "will be back real soon," the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Jennings is on the disabled list, but he said he is hitting and throwing with no problems. He's not running yet, however. Will Rhymes - #10 - Second Base - 5'9" - 155lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Rhymes (wrist) is back in the lineup Saturday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Rhymes has been out since getting hit by a pitch Wednesday. He probably could have played Friday, but the team gave him an extra day to rest. Josh Lueke - #52 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 235lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Lueke was sent back to Durham on Friday to make room for Alex Cobb.
Impact: Lueke came up earlier in the week to fill the void left by Jeff Niemann. The Rays elected to go with Cobb as Niemann's replacement in the rotation and Lueke was the odd man out. Elliot Johnson - #9 - Short Stop - 6'0" - 190lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Johnson was 2-for-4 with an RBI on Friday against the Braves.
Impact: The multi-hit performance comes a day after he broke an eight-game hit streak. Johnson has received strong playing time during May and is making the most of it. He's hitting .333 for the month with five steals and a couple homers. B.J. Upton - #2 - Center Field - 6'3" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Upton was 1-for-4 with a run and a pair of steals Friday against the Braves.
Impact: He's now swiped seven bags for the season, and five over his last seven games. Upton should be up around 40 steals this year, as he's been the past four seasons. Luke Scott - #30 - Left Field - 6'0" - 205lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Scott was 3-for-3 Friday, adding a sacrifice fly, with one run scored and two RBI against the Braves.
Impact: The Rays didn't generate a great deal of offense against Atlanta starter Tommy Hanson, but it was a good night for Scott who saw his average climb to .244 while he tallied his 28th and 29th RBI. James Shields - #33 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 220lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Shields allowed four runs on seven hits in six innings Friday, walking three and striking out eight in a loss to the Braves.
Impact: Now 6-2 on the year, it wasn't exactly vintage Shields, as he needed 115 pitches (72 for strikes) to make it through the six innings. However, he remains a solid play and will look to get back on course in his next start at home against Toronto. Brandon Guyer - #11 - Right Field - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Guyer is being bothered by a shoulder strain.
Impact: He's only played three games this season, going 1 for 7 with a homer in those contests. Matt Moore - #55 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Moore suffered a 5-3 loss to the BoSox on Thursday.
Impact: Moore gave up three runs and five hits in six innings for Tampa Bay. Moore retired his last 10 batters. He struck out eight and walked one. "I thought he finished really strong,'' Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. Jeff Keppinger - #7 - Second Base - 6'0" - 187lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Keppinger had two hits as the Rays fell 5-3 to Boston on Thursday night.
Impact: Keppinger is batting cleanup now for the Rays and should get RBI chances. B.J. Upton - #2 - Center Field - 6'3" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Upton went 2 for 3 with a walk as the Rays fell 5-3 to Boston on Thursday night.
Impact: Upton entered in a 3-for-26 slump. Will Rhymes - #10 - Second Base - 5'9" - 155lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Rhymes (wrist) took swings in the batting cage and indicated he'd be available off the bench Friday against the Braves, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: This news is certainly a good sign for Rhymes as he makes his way back from the fainting spell he suffered in Wednesday's game against Boston. The Rays may wait until Saturday before putting Rhymes back in the lineup, but he looks to be a safe play going forward. Alex Cobb - #53 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 195lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Cobb will start for the Rays on Saturday against the Braves, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Chris Archer was another candidate for the assignment, but Cobb will get the first crack at the job, with Jeff Niemann out indefinitely with a fractured right fibula. Matt Joyce - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Joyce, who was not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Red Sox, recorded a pinch-hit double and scored a run.
Impact: Joyce was absent from the lineup because the Rays faced a lefty starter. He should be back in the middle of the Rays' order Friday as they face Tommy Hanson and the Braves. Rich Thompson - #24 - Right Field - 6'2" - 190lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: In his first start with the Rays, Thompson went 1-for-3 with a pair of steals Thursday against the Red Sox.
Impact: He also knocked in a run with what was his first career hit. The long-time minor leaguer has plenty of speed. He's swiped 442 bags in 13 minor-league seasons, but never showed any other offensive strengths. The 33-year-old won't get steady playing time and as such has minimal fantasy value for now. B.J. Upton - #2 - Center Field - 6'3" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Upton went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored Thursday against the Red Sox.
Impact: He also walked, and his average now sits at .262 for the season. It was Upton's first multi-hit performance in almost two weeks. His average has been up and down - as it usually is - and the double was his first extra-base hit since May 4. Upton has been stealing bases at a solid rate recently, but it would be nice to see his power numbers pick up. Matt Moore - #55 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Moore took the loss Thursday, but he posted a quality start with six innings of three-run ball. He walked just one with a season-high eight strikeouts.
Impact: Even though Moore took the loss, it was still one of his best starts in weeks. On the downside, Moore surrendered two more homers Thursday, and has given up eight long balls already this season. Carlos Pena - #23 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pena had two hits as the Rays won 2-1 over the BoSox on Wednesday.
Impact: Pena is 6 for 20 vs. Boston this year. Sean Rodriguez - #1 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez had two hits as the Rays won 2-1 over the BoSox on Wednesday.
Impact: Rodriguez is 5 for 12 in his last three efforts. Jeremy Hellickson - #58 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Hellickson remained unbeaten by improving to 4-0 as the Rays won 2-1 over the BoSox on Wednesday.
Impact: Hellickson allowed one run and five hits en route to winning a career-best sixth consecutive decision, dating to Sept. 4. He struck out six and walked two. Will Rhymes - #10 - Second Base - 5'9" - 155lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rhymes (wrist) will not be in the lineup on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.
Impact: Jeff Keppinger will get the start at second base. X-rays on Rhymes' wrist came back negative, but he may still miss a few days. Rhymes is having a decent year so far, but does not provide home runs or stolen bases, and is not worth consideration in the vast majority of leagues. Brandon Allen - #19 - First Base - 6'2" - 235lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Allen will start a rehab assignment at Single-A Charlotte on Thursday, the Tampa Tribune's Roger Mooney reports.
Impact: Allen can rejoin the Rays on May 25. He will likely resume his role as a backup first baseman/corner outfielder and lefthanded bat off the bench. Allen has good power, but has struck out in 137 of his 344 at-bats in the majors. Fernando Rodney - #56 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rodney pitched another solid ninth Wednesday against the Red Sox to notch his 12th save of the season.
Impact: He allowed a hit, but struck out two to preserve a one-run lead. Still perfect in save opportunities, Rodney is now second in the league in saves. He's been absolutely dominant so far. Jeremy Hellickson - #58 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hellickson earned his fourth win of the season Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing one run and striking out six over six innings.
Impact: He lowered his ERA to 2.77 for the season. Hellickson has been very consistent this year, only allowing over three earned runs once. He yielded more fly balls than grounders for the fourth straight game and now boasts a 0.84 GB/FB ratio. Amazingly, though, that is better than last season's rate, and he managed a 2.95 ERA then. Hellickson is a fly ball pitcher, which can be dangerous, but he gets hitters out, and that's the most important thing. He's now 4-0 on the season. Will Rhymes - #10 - Second Base - 5'9" - 155lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: X-rays on Rhymes' wrist came back negative and he is considered day-to-day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Rhymes experienced an adrenaline rush after being hit on the wrist by a Franklin Morales fastball, which caused him to pass out. The X-rays found no broken bones indicating that he only suffered a bruise. Don't be surprised if he misses a few games at least, though. Rich Thompson - #24 - Right Field - 6'2" - 190lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired outfielder Rich Thompson from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league outfielder Kyle Hudson.
Impact: Thompson has spent 13 seasons in the minor leagues. He has not appeared in the majors since 2004, when he was with the Kansas City Royals for six games. He was batting .307 with no homers and 11 RBIs in 29 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season. Will Rhymes - #10 - Second Base - 5'9" - 155lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rhymes was carted off the field in the eighth inning Wednesday night after taking first base on a hit by pitch, where he promptly passed out, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Rhymes appeared to be in serious pain after getting plunked on the right wrist by Boston's Franklin Morales, but Rhymes was able to stay in the game before the pain was too much. There is no word on the severity of the injury, though if he misses time, expect Jeff Keppinger to take over second base in his stead. Brandon Guyer - #11 - Right Field - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Guyer has been placed on the 15-day DL with a shoulder injury, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: Guyer played just three games with the Rays before they lost their weapon against left-handed pitching. Rich Thompson takes his spot on the roster. Jeff Niemann - #34 - Pitcher - 6'9" - 260lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Niemann (fractured fibula) has been moved to the 60-day DL, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: Niemann likely won't be back for a couple of months and the Rays needed his spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired outfielder Rich Thompson. Rich Thompson - #24 - Right Field - 6'2" - 190lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Thompson, who was acquired Wednesday, has been called up to the majors, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: Thompson replaces the injured Brandon Guyer on the disabled list. With Desmond Jennings injured as well, he could see some time in the Rays outfield, likely against right-handed pitching. David Price - #14 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 225lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Price allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings, ending his outing by retiring 12 of the final 13 batters he faced Tuesday night in a 4-3 win at Toronto. He struck out six with no walks.
Impact: Price, coming off a loss at the New York Yankees, continued his mastery of the Blue Jays. The left-hander is 11-2 with a 2.26 ERA in 14 career starts against Toronto, including a 5-0 mark in six starts north of the border. Will Rhymes - #10 - Second Base - 5'9" - 155lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Rhymes had two hits Tuesday night in a 4-3 win at Toronto.
Impact: The Tigers reject is 5 for 12 in his last 12 games. Elliot Johnson - #9 - Short Stop - 6'0" - 190lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Johnson had two hits Tuesday night in a 4-3 win at Toronto.
Impact: Johnson, the No. 9 hitter, is batting a respectable .288. Matt Joyce - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Joyce had two hits Tuesday night in a 4-3 win at Toronto.
Impact: Joyce has four multihit efforts in his last nine games. Ben Zobrist - #18 - Right Field - 6'3" - 200lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Zobrist had three hits Tuesday night in a 4-3 win at Toronto.
Impact: Zobrist is 7 for 13 in his last three contests. Rich Thompson - #24 - Right Field - 6'2" - 190lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Thompson has been traded to the Rays for outfielder Kyle Hudson, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: On the surface, the trade looks like a simple depth swap, but Thompson may have a better chance of moving into the Rays' outfield picture with Desmond Jennings currently on the DL with a sprained knee. The 33-year-old Thompson is hitting .307/.390/.398 over 29 games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Josh Lueke - #52 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 235lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Lueke was recalled by the Rays on Tuesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: He'll replace Jeff Niemann on the roster, but could be headed back to Durham in a few days if the Rays elect to use Alex Cobb as their replacement in the rotation. Jeff Niemann - #34 - Pitcher - 6'9" - 260lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: The Rays have placed Niemann (fractured fibula) on the 15-day DL, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: Josh Lueke has been called up from Durham to take his roster spot, while the Rays haven't revealed their plans to replace Niemann in their rotation as Alex Cobb and Wade Davis are believed to be the most likely candidates. Alex Cobb - #53 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 195lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rays' manager Joe Maddon said that Cobb is one of two likely candidates to replace Jeff Niemann in the rotation, Chris Toman of MLB.com reports.
Impact: The other candidate according to Maddon is top prospect Chris Archer. Cobb is 1-4 with a 4.14 ERA through eight Triple-A starts. He's been better than his numbers show for the most part, as two six-run outings have inflated his ERA. Cobb has major league experience that Archer doesn't have, but Maddon did not indicate whom he's leaning towards. The 24-year-old was 3-2 with a 3.42 ERA in nine starts with the Rays last season. Ben Zobrist - #18 - Right Field - 6'3" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Zobrist was 3-for-5 with a RBI in the Rays' 4-3 win over Toronto on Tuesday night.
Impact: He was really scuffling, seeing his average drop to .198 as recently as last Saturday, but he has seven hits in his last three games and has boosted that mark to .234 while also providing a little more pop - two of his three hits Tuesday were doubles and he has homered twice over the three-game stretch. Sean Rodriguez - #1 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rodriguez was 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Rays' 4-3 win over Toronto on Tuesday night.
Impact: The long one was his third of the year, and helped Tampa Bay come from behind with a three-run seventh inning. He had been suffering from some minor pectoral muscle pain but has been in the lineup the last two nights so it can be assumed the injury is not a serious concern. Fernando Rodney - #56 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rodney pitched a clean ninth inning with two punchouts to protect a one-run lead and log his 11th save as the Rays defeated Toronto, 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Impact: He has been nearly flawless (he sports a 0.51 ERA) since taking over for the injured Kyle Farnsworth, and despite a lot of skepticism when he assumed the closer's role, he has to be considered "locked in" at this point. David Price - #14 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 225lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Price put up a quality outing allowing three runs on six hits over seven innings Tuesday. He did not walk a batter and struck out six in notching his sixth win of the year.
Impact: His only real mistake was a two-run home run by Edwin Encarnacion in the third inning. Price has been effective in most of his outings and with a 3.10 ERA, remains one of the better starters in the game. He'll face Atlanta at home in inter-league play in his next start. Wade Davis - #40 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rays manager Joe Maddon said that Davis will likely remain in the bullpen for now, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: He's proven capable of handling the long relief role effectively, making it likely that Alex Cobb or Chris Archer will be summoned from Durham to take Jeff Niemann's place in the Rays' rotation. Sean Rodriguez - #1 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Rodriguez had two hits and two RBIs as the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Monday.
Impact: Rodriguez finally cracked double digits at 11 RBIs. Cesar Ramos - #27 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 203lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Ramos got his first career victory after replacing the injured Jeff Niemann as the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Monday.
Impact: Ramos (1-0) allowed one run and two hits in three innings, walked three and struck out three, to win for the first time in 80 career appearances. "I saw them gathering the cans of beer in order to celebrate it properly,'' manager Joe Maddon said. Alex Cobb - #53 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 195lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cobb did not earn a decision on Monday night against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He threw five shutout innings while striking out eight and allowing three hits and three walks.
Impact: Cobb has pitched much better in Triple-A than his 4.14 ERA suggests. He came into the game with a 2.90 FIP, and he could be the favorite to replace Jeff Niemann in the rotation. He is currently on the same scheduled day as the injured starter, and pitched well for Tampa Bay last season. Jeff Niemann - #34 - Pitcher - 6'9" - 260lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
STATS
News: Niemann is expected to miss four to six weeks after fracturing his right leg during Monday night's game at Toronto.
Impact: Niemann was struck on the ankle by Adam Lind's drive with runners at first and second in the first inning. He recovered to make the out, but walked gingerly around the mound and was checked by the trainer before finishing the inning. Niemann came out and warmed up to start the second, but was removed after a conference on the mound with the trainer and manager Joe Maddon. Left-hander Cesar Ramos came on and Niemann went to hospital for X-rays. Ben Zobrist - #18 - Right Field - 6'3" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Zobrist was 1-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home run, his second homer in the past two games, in Tampa Bay's 7-1 win over Toronto Monday night.
Impact: It was his sixth home run of the season, and his average has now climbed back up to .218 after having dropped below the Mendoza line (.198) before he collected three hits on Sunday. It has been a rough season with regard to batting average, but he has been able to contribute in the counting stats. Cesar Ramos - #27 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 203lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Ramos picked up a win in relief, allowing one run on two hits, walking three and striking out three over three innings of work Monday night.
Impact: He entered the game to begin the second inning when Rays starter Jeff Niemann was forced to leave the game after sustaining an injury to his lower leg. The lefty was a big contributor in the Rays 7-1 win, but is unlikely to be a fantasy option going forward. Jeff Niemann - #34 - Pitcher - 6'9" - 260lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Niemann has a fractured right fibula, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Tompkin reports.
Impact: Niemann is expected to be out at least a couple of months. Ben Zobrist - #18 - Right Field - 6'3" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
STATS
News: Zobrist homered among his three hits and had three RBIs in Sunday's win over Baltimore.
Impact: Zobrist broke a 0 for 10 slump with Sunday's performance. Jeff Niemann - #34 - Pitcher - 6'9" - 260lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Niemann was sent for X-rays after leaving his start Monday due to a right ankle contusion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: He gave up a hit and walked one before giving way to Cesar Ramos in the bottom of the second innings. For now, consider Niemann day-to-day. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jennings (knee) has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to May 12, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: Stephen Vogt has been recalled from Durham, while Jennings is eligible for activation May 27 as a result of the move being made retroactive to Saturday. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jennings (knee) is likely headed to the DL, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: The move could be made late Monday night or early Tuesday, and it's expected that Stephen Vogt is going to be recalled from Durham to take Jennings' place on the roster. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jennings (knee) is out of the lineup for the seventh straight day Monday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: No roster move is being made, however, as Jennings has been listed as a reserve available to come off the bench Monday on the Rays' lineup card. He's pinch hit on a couple occasions during his absence, but it's still unclear when he will join the starting lineup again. Sean Rodriguez - #1 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rodriguez (chest) is starting at third base Monday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: The injury that kept him out of Sunday's lineup does not appear to be serious, as Rodriguez is batting sixth for manager Joe Maddon on Monday night. Fernando Rodney - #56 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 220lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rodney recorded his 10th save of the season Sunday against the Orioles, allowing one unearned run and striking out one.
Impact: This was one of Rodney's messier saves of the season. He gave up two singles and walked a batter, but he got Matt Wieters to ground out with the tying run on third to seal it. Rodney is still perfect in save opportunities on the year and boasts an impressive 0.54 ERA. Elliot Johnson - #9 - Short Stop - 6'0" - 190lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Johnson turned in his best game of the season Sunday against the Orioles, going 3-for-4 with his second home run.
Impact: He filled the stat-line Sunday, scoring three runs, batting in two, and stealing his fifth base of the season. Johnson, who typically doesn't see action every day, has received a boost in playing time since Evan Longoria's injury. He's been hot as of late, going 8-for-16 over his last five games and seeing his average rise 100 points in the process. B.J. Upton - #2 - Center Field - 6'3" - 185lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Upton was 0-for-4 with four strikeouts and a walk Sunday against the Orioles.
Impact: Upton did steal a base for the second consecutive game, but after batting .387 in April, he's now 6-for-39 (.154) in May. He was not going to maintain the .387 line, or anything close to it, as his current .257 average matches his career mark, but he has struck out 11 times in his last six games and seems lost at the plate. Hopefully Sunday's performance was rock-bottom and we'll see him turn it around soon. Carlos Pena - #23 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pena returned to the lineup Sunday against the Orioles and went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and RBI.
Impact: Pena was just 3-for-36 in May entering the contest with zero extra-base hits. His .232 average is right on par with his .238 career mark so owners will have to deal with Pena's ups and downs. He's one of the streakier hitters in the league and could easily go on a tear after Sunday's game. He also struck out twice, though, so be wary. Ben Zobrist - #18 - Right Field - 6'3" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Zobrist homered as part of a 3-for-4 game Sunday against Baltimore.
Impact: Zobrist's average is still ugly at .216, but he's been pretty solid overall. He owns a .377 OBP and a .416 SLG to go with five home runs, 15 RBI, and 18 runs. If owners have been willing to deal with the average, they've gotten solid counting stats from Zobrist, and with some patience, the singles should start falling in as well. James Shields - #33 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 220lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Shields picked up his sixth win of the season Sunday against Baltimore despite allowing six runs (four earned) over 6.1 innings.
Impact: Shields has been finding ways to win this season even in his worst starts. Although he's been good in the aggregate -- 3.52 ERA, 48:17 K:BB -- he now has three wins in starts where he's allowed at least four runs. He probably won't quite keep up this torrid pace. Matt Moore - #55 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Moore suffered a 5-3 loss to the O's on Saturday.
Impact: The Rays committed five errors so it wasn't all his fault as he gave up four runs - one earned over 4 1-3 innings. Sean Rodriguez - #1 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rodriguez is dealing with a sore left pectoral, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.
Impact: Rodriguez noted that he's available to come off the bench Sunday, so it doesn't seem like this is a major issue for him. Consider Rodriguez day-to-day. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jennings isn't showing much progress with his injured knee, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: It's not out of the question that Jennings could still go to the DL. "We really thought it wasn't going to be a normal 15-day situation, so that's why we refrained from the DL," manager Joe Maddon said. "We've got to stay on top of it because we are not seeing great progress. We're not seeing regress or progress. We're still seeing pretty much the same feeling on a day-to-day basis. We were expecting a little bit more progress by now." Sean Rodriguez - #1 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rodriguez is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Rodriguez, who has a 10-game hitting streak going, will take a seat Sunday, with Jeff Keppinger getting the start at third base and Elliot Johnson starting at shortstop. Matt Joyce - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Joyce is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Joyce, who entered Saturday's game as a pinch-hitter, going 0-for-2, will start in left field and hit third for the Rays on Sunday. Carlos Pena - #23 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pena is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: Pena is back in the lineup Sunday after giving way to Jeff Keppinger at first base Saturday. Desmond Jennings - #8 - Center Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jennings (knee) remains out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact: With Jennings still sitting, the Rays will roll with an outfield of B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist and Matt Joyce on Sunday. Matt Moore - #55 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Moore only lasted 4.1 innings against the Orioles on Saturday and took the loss, moving to 1-3 on the year. He allowed four runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks.
Impact: He needed 101 pitches to record 13 outs, and his cumulative K:BB ratio sits at a not-so-pretty 34:22. Manager Joe Maddon affirmed after the game the team would keep Moore at the major league level for now. Jeremy Hellickson - #58 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 185lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Hellickson gave up three runs in 6 2-3 innings of Friday's 4-3 loss to Baltimore.
Impact: Hellickson is 3-0 with a 2.95 ERA in seven starts. Matt Joyce - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Joyce said he felt better and didn't expect to miss any time after twisting his left ankle while hitting a go-ahead home run in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Impact: Joyce didn't start Thursday as the Rays went with mostly righty hitters vs. C.C. Sabathia. Jeff Niemann - #34 - Pitcher - 6'9" - 260lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Niemann did not get a decision as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday.
Impact: Niemann. a Yankee nemesis, allowed six hits in a season-high seven innings and Tampa Bay snapped a three-game skid. The right-hander is 3-0 in six career starts against New York. Matt Joyce - #20 - Left Field - 6'2" - 205lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Joyce hit a three-run homer off fill-in closer David Robertson in the ninth inning, falling down on a twisted ankle as he finished his swing, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday.
Impact: Joyce had two hits and has seven RBIs in five games against the Yanks. Ben Zobrist - #18 - Right Field - 6'3" - 200lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Zobrist had two hits as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday.
Impact: Zobrist is 4 for 7 in the series. Jeff Keppinger - #7 - Second Base - 6'0" - 187lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Keppinger was placed on the restricted list following Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees due to personal reasons.
Impact: Keppinger has gone 11 for 18 (.611) over his last eight games. James Shields - #33 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 220lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Shields suffered his first loss of the season, going six innings in a defeat to the Yankees on Tuesday.
Impact: Shields allowed three runs and four hits, but gave up two homers for a third straight game. He is 5-1 with a 3.23 ERA. |
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