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2025 MLB rookie power rankings: Wilson the clear No. 1; young catchers surge

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JUNE 10

Speed being showcased at MLB Development Breakthrough Series Michael Harris II. Nasim Nuñez. Kyren Paris. Chandler Simpson. What do all of these players have in common? Two things: They all rank in the...

JUNE 7 • MLB.COM

Rays option outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A, reinstate Jake Mangum

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned rookie Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham to make room on the roster for outfielder Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the injured list

MAY 30

Rays make shocking Chandler Simpson roster decision with fastest player in MLB | Sporting News What is Tampa Bay doing?

MAY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays option speedster Simpson to Triple-A; Mangum reinstated HOUSTON -- The Rays optioned rookie speedster Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday morning as they reinstated outfielder Jake Mangu...

MAY 30 • MLB.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Rays optioned Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact The 24-year-old speedster enjoyed a strong start to his big-league career with a .285 average, 19 steals, 11 RBI and 17 runs in his first 35 games, but he's being demoted Friday with Jake Mangum (groin) making his return from the injured list. It's likely only a matter of time before Simpson rejoins the Rays this season, but for now he'll return to Durham, where he may focus on improving his defense after posting minus-5 DRS and minus-3 OAA in 284 outfield innings.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two more bags Simpson went 1-for-4 with a pair of stolen bases in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Twins.

Impact Simpson's now stolen nine bases in his last 11 games, improving to 16-for-19 in steal attempts this season. The rookie outfielder has also been swinging the bat well, going 17-for-50 (.340) in his last 15 contests. Overall, Simpson is slashing .286/.312/.319 with 11 RBI and 16 runs scored through his first 126 plate appearances this year.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero hit 4th-inning home runs to lead Rays over Twins 5-0

Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit fourth-inning home runs, and Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Minnesota Twins 5-0

MAY 28

Rays host the Twins on 6-game home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins trying to continue a six-game home winning streak

MAY 27

Racking up stolen bases Simpson went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Simpson was out of the lineup for three straight games due to injuries to his hand and face to begin the week, but that hasn't deterred him from being aggressive on the basepaths. After Sunday's performance, he has at least one stolen base in six of his last eight games. Simpson has seven total steals in that span, bringing his total to 14 across 31 games.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rays try to keep home win streak going, host the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 25

Swipes bag in return Simpson went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Simpson was out of the lineup for the previous three days due to a combination of injuries to his hand and face. He singled in the first inning to deliver his 10th RBI of the season. Simpson later stole his 12th bag of the campaign and is now has a .281 average (16-for-57) in May.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in return Simpson went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Simpson was out of the lineup for the last three days due to a combination of injuries to his hand and face. He singled in the first inning to deliver his 10th RBI of the season. Simpson later stole his 12th bag of the campaign and is now 16-for-57 at the plate in the May.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting nine Wednesday Simpson (hand/face) will start in left field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Astros, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Simpson will be back in the lineup for the first time since Saturday, when he exited early in the Rays' 4-0 win over the Marlins due to a sore hand and some facial injuries. He wasn't available for the series finale versus Miami on Sunday, but Simpson was deployed off the bench in both of the first two games against Houston and contributed a pair of stolen bases Monday. His absences from the lineup Monday and Tuesday likely had more to do with the Astros sending lefties to the hill, but the left-handed-hitting Simpson will pick up a start Wednesday against Houston right-hander Hunter Brown.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting nine Wednesday Simpson (hand/face) will start in left field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Astros, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Simpson will be back in the lineup for the first time since Saturday, when he exited early in the Rays' 4-0 win over the Marlins due to a sore hand and some facial injuries. He wasn't available for the series finale versus Miami on Sunday, but Simpson was deployed off the bench in both of the first two games against Houston and contributed a pair of stolen bases Monday. His absences from the lineup Monday and Tuesday likely had more to do with the Astros sending lefties to the hill, but the left-handed-hitting Simpson will pick up a start Wednesday against Houston right-hander Hunter Brown.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Astros play, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 21

Astros meet the Rays with 1-0 series lead

The Houston Astros face the Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 20

Two stolen bases off bench Simpson (hand) had two stolen bases as a pinch runner and defensive replacement in Monday's loss to Houston. He reached base on catcher's interference in his lone plate appearance.

Impact Simpson suffered hand and facial injuries after making a hard slide into home plate Saturday. He didn't play in Sunday's game. He was out of the starting lineup Monday, but that was more likely due to a left-handed pitcher starting the game. It looks like he's back to full speed after Monday's game.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Two stolen bases off bench Simpson (hand) had two stolen bases as a pinch runner and defensive replacement in Monday's loss to Houston. He reached base on catcher's interference in his lone plate appearance.

Impact Simpson suffered hand and facial injuries after making a hard slide into home plate Saturday. He didn't play in Sunday's game. He was out of the starting lineup Monday, but that was more likely due to a left-handed pitcher starting the game. It looks like he's back to full speed after Monday's game.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Meyers hits go-ahead HR, Josh Hader gets 12th save as Astros beat Rays 4-3

Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead home run, and Josh Hader stranded a runner on third in the ninth inning to preserve the Houston Astros’ 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 20

Out again Monday Simpson (hand) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Simpson is dealing with right hand soreness and some facial injuries as a result of a hard slide into home plate during Saturday's contest versus the Marlins. He will miss a second straight start Monday, although it's possible the left-handed hitter wouldn't have started, anyway, with the Astros sending southpaw Colton Gordon to the bump. It's not clear whether Simpson will be available off the bench. Christopher Morel is in left field and batting third for the Rays on Monday.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Houston Astros to start a three-game series

MAY 19

Simpson rests sore right hand ahead of finale with Marlins MIAMI -- Chandler Simpson was not in the Rays’ lineup on Sunday afternoon after injuring his right hand on Saturday night during a slide at...

MAY 18 • MLB.COM

Nursing sore hand Simpson (face) had his right hand wrapped up due to soreness and is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact The 24-year-old had some facial injuries after making a hard slide into home plate Saturday, but his hand now appears to be more of an issue as he had a bit of trouble gripping a bat Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash indicated Simpson could still be available in an emergency for Sunday's contest, so the hand injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins and Rays play with series tied 1-1

The Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 18