CHANDLER SIMPSON NEWS

Return to majors official The Rays recalled Simpson from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Impact The 24-year-old speedster was optioned to Durham in late May after posting a .285/.315/.317 slash line with no homers, 19 steals, 11 RBI and 17 runs in his first 35 big-league games, and he'll receive another look with the Rays following the demotion of Kameron Misner. Simpson delivered offensively in his first taste of the majors, but he provided poor defense with minus-5 DRS and minus-3 OAA in just 284 defensive innings. He'll provide fantasy managers with a strong average and stolen-base production, though the defense could result in some playing time limitations if he doesn't improve in the field.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rays hint at Chandler Simpson decision to boost on-fire offense | Sporting News Tampa Bay seems to be making the right move.

JUNE 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays to recall No. 7 prospect Simpson after optioning Misner to Triple-A TAMPA -- Chandler Simpson is coming back to the big leagues. The Rays optioned center fielder Kameron Misner to Triple-A Durham on Monday, c...

JUNE 23 • MLB.COM

Poised to be recalled The Rays are expected to recall Simpson from Triple-A Durham prior to Tuesday's game in Kansas City, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kameron Misner has already been optioned to Durham and his roster spot will be filled by Simpson. The speedy Simpson slashed .285/.315/.317 with 19 steals in 35 games earlier this season with the Rays and should see regular playing time in the outfield at least against right-handers. Simpson should be scooped back up in fantasy leagues where he was dropped, particularly if you need help in the stolen-base category.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

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

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JUNE 10 • FOX SPORTS

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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 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

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