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Brendan McKay, Rays go for sweep of Red Sox in Boston

Brendan McKay, Rays go for sweep of Red Sox in Boston

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Rays LHP Brendan McKay breaks down his rough start after 9-3 loss to Mariners

Rays LHP Brendan McKay breaks down his rough start after 9-3 loss to Mariners

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Rays carrying walk-off momentum into showdown with Mariners

Rays carrying walk-off momentum into showdown with Mariners

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Kevin Cash: ‘Bats came alive there a little bit too late, tough loss’

Kevin Cash: ‘Bats came alive there a little bit too late, tough loss’

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Rookie left-hander Brendan McKay leads Rays into Game 2 against Padres

Rookie left-hander Brendan McKay leads Rays into Game 2 against Padres

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Rays’ affiliate Durham Bulls enter playoffs, Patrick Kinas gives an update

Rays’ affiliate Durham Bulls enter playoffs, Patrick Kinas gives an update

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Undergoes thoracic outlet surgery McKay (elbow) underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact McKay pitched in only seven minor-league games during 2021 while dealing with elbow and shoulder injuries, and he's now recovering from a major shoulder/neck procedure. The two-way player will focus his rehab as a pitcher and "is expected to resume throwing no later than early February." If all goes well, McKay could be taking part in mound work early in spring training.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Where are they now: Brendan McKay, Kylee Levers, Paul Grattan McKay is a pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, Levers stars for Pitt’s volleyball team and Grattan plays football at UCLA.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Season likely over McKay is expected to miss the remainder of the season after Double-A Montgomery placed him on its 7-day injured list Monday with a left elbow injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay T...

Impact McKay returned from a shoulder injury in early August and made two appearances for Montgomery for Montgomery before experiencing another arm-related setback. He recently received a platelet-rich plasma injection to address the injury and will be shut down for 2-to-3 weeks, so he's unlikely to have enough time to recover before Montgomery's season ends.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Double-A Rays manager Kevin Cash said that McKay (shoulder) felt good coming out his most recent rehab start Friday at Double-A Montgomery, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He wa...

Impact Triple-A Durham reinstated McKay from its 7-day injured list Friday and assigned him to Montgomery, where he'll presumably remain for at least a couple more starts while he builds up his pitch count. McKay has been sidelined for most of the season while recovering from the left shoulder surgery he underwent last August. Even with Tampa Bay's starting depth being tested by the trade of Rich Hill to the Mets and the season-ending elbow injury to Tyler Glasnow, McKay looks a long ways away from warranting consideration for a promotion to the big club.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in one rehab frame McKay (shoulder) started Tuesday's game for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate and fired a perfect first inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.

Impact The recovering southpaw marked the restart of his rehab assignment with an encouragingly crisp outing during which he made quick work of the top of the Twins' Complex League affiliate's lineup. Assuming he experiences no residual effects from Tuesday's outing, McKay is likely to be back on the hill at some point during the weekend for a possible bump in workload.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore rookie Watkins pitches Orioles to 6-1 win vs Rays

Rookie right-hander Spenser Watkins gave up one run in six innings as the Baltimore Orioles tied a season high with their third consecutive win, 6-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Set to resume rehab assignment McKay (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in a rehab appearance Tuesday for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact McKay, who is working back from August shoulder surgery, previously began a rehab assignment in the FCL in late June, but he made just one appearance before being shut down after experiencing discomfort. After around three weeks of rest, McKay's shoulder discomfort has apparently subsided, so he'll begin to ramp up again. Expect McKay to make several appearances in the FCL or lower levels of the minors before Triple-A Durham activates him from its 7-day injured list and inserts him into the rotation.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe hits slam, Rays rally with 2 in 9th to beat Indians 9-8

Brandon Lowe hit his first career grand slam in the second inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied with two runs in the ninth to beat the Cleveland Indians 9-8

JULY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Managing shoulder discomfort McKay dealt with shoulder discomfort during his rehab start Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact McKay has been recovering from left shoulder surgery that he underwent last August. The southpaw will be examined in the coming days following his discomfort, but the team is hopeful that the issue isn't serious. During Thursday's rehab start, the southpaw allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in two scoreless innings.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan McKay returns to the Mound for the First Time in over 600 Days It's has been a long road to recovery for Tampa Bay Rays prospect Brendan McKay, but McKay took a huge step in his recovery on Tuesday. If y...

JUNE 30, 2021 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Tosses bullpen session McKay (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact McKay had been working at extended spring training recently, but he joined the Rays at Tropicana Field on Saturday for his bullpen session. He'll head to Port Charlotte in the near future to throw a two-inning, 30-pitch bullpen session, and the team is hopeful that the southpaw will be able to build up to 90 pitches after that. McKay continues to recover from left shoulder surgery last August, and it's not yet clear when he could return to game action.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Cash talks about Brendan McKay's start, 9-3 loss to Seattle

Kevin Cash talks about Brendan McKay's start, 9-3 loss to Seattle

JUNE 17, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Working out an extended spring McKay (shoulder) began a rehab assignment at extended spring training May 26.

Impact After undergoing left shoulder surgery last August, McKay hasn't been cleared to pitch in games, but he was able to see action as a designated hitter for Triple-A Durham earlier this season. He went 2-for-22 in six games for Durham before he was moved to the affiliate's 7-day IL. The move isn't necessary indicative of a setback, as the Rays may have just wanted McKay to turn his focus toward advancing through his rehab program as a pitcher at extended spring training.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp The Rays optioned McKay to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

Impact Since McKay wasn't on pace to pitch in any games before the end of spring training, he didn't warrant any serious consideration for the Rays' Opening Day roster. If McKay doesn't hit any snags in his rehab program for the left shoulder surgery he required last August, he could have an outside chance at being ready to pitch when Triple-A Durham begins its season in May. Even if he needs time beyond that to complete his throwing program, McKay could still be available for Durham as a designated hitter, which would allow him to avoid a stint on the minor-league injured list.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McKay focused on hitting and pitching in '21 The only setback two-way player Brendan McKay has experienced in his recovery from left shoulder surgery was more weird than worrying. McKay...

MARCH 9, 2021 • MLB.COM

Mound work coming in late March McKay (shoulder) said Tuesday that he expects to resume throwing off a mound by the end of March, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact McKay, who is recovering from August surgery on his left shoulder, said he expects to serve as a designated hitter in the Rays' spring games by the end of the week, but the organization still primarily sees the 25-year-old as a pitcher. For that reason, McKay looks destined to begin the season on the injured list, as he'll likely need multiple weeks to fully ramp up once he's cleared for mound work. Since he still has minor-league options remaining, McKay could head to Triple-A Durham when he's deemed ready to pitch in games.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: McKay hitting at camp; intake issues Rays prospect Brendan McKay reported to Spring Training as a rehabbing pitcher and an active hitter. McKay, the 25-year-old two-way player,...

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Working as hitter while rehabbing McKay will continue to hit throughout spring training while rehabbing from shoulder surgery, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 25-year-old underwent surgery to address a labrum issue in his left shoulder in August, and it remains unclear when he's expected to be back on the mound. McKay's availability for Opening Day is in jeopardy since no official return timeline has been offered by the Rays.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heralded prospect McKay among Rays' roster cuts The Rays have optioned seven players - including pitcher Brendan McKay, who made 11 starts in 2019 - to the minor leagues.

MARCH 27, 2020 • YAHOO.COM