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Moves to bench Monday Bethancourt is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bethancourt will get a breather after he caught both of the final two games of the Rays' series with the Yankees over the weekend. Francisco Mejia will spell Bethancourt behind the dish.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits clutch three-run homer Bethancourt went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Yankees in extras.

Impact Bethancourt chased Gerrit Cole in the sixth inning with a game-tying, three-run home run. The catcher now has six homers and 14 RBI across 21 games (80 plate appearances), and he continues to operate as the No. 1 catcher, while Francisco Mejia (16 games and 57 plate appearances) serves as the backup.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Bethancourt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He'll take a seat after going 1-for-8 with a home run while catching in both of the past two games. Francisco Mejia will check in behind the plate in place of Bethancourt.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats late home run Bethancourt went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two RBI in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Bethancourt was quieted at the plate until taking Kendall Graveman deep in the eighth for his fifth home run of the season. The 31-year-old plated his second run of the game the following inning on a sacrifice fly. Bethancourt had a career-high 11 home runs, 34 RBI and 39 runs scored a season ago and seems well on his way to surpassing those marks barring any sort of injury. He's now slashing .250/.303/.567 with nine extra base hits, 11 RBI, 12 runs and a 5:17 BB:K over 66 plate appearances.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Bethancourt is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bethancourt appears to have settled in as the Rays' preferred starter behind the plate, but like most catchers, he'll still be subject to at least a couple days off per week. Francisco Mejia will form a battery with starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen on Tuesday while Bethancourt heads to the bench.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settling into primary starting role Bethancourt went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored Monday against the Astros.

Impact Bethancourt started the season in an even split behind the plate with Francisco Mejia, but Bethancourt has started six of the last eight games behind the plate. He's earned that extra run as he's in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, during which he's hit .400 with three homers, eight RBI and seven runs scored. Overall, Bethancourt has maintained a 170 wRC+ and a .409 wOBA across 54 plate appearances on the campaign.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Bethancourt will be on the bench Saturday against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bethancourt has been the primary backstop in Tampa Bay this season, but not by a wide margin. He's started 12 games behind the plate, while Saturday's starter Francisco Mejia will be getting the call for the ninth time.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops fourth homer Bethancourt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-7 win over the White Sox.

Impact With the Rays down 7-5 heading into the bottom of the ninth and staring at their first home loss of the season, Bethancourt kicked off the game-winning rally by squeaking an opposite-field shot just over the right-field wall. It's the catcher's third long ball as part of his six-game hitting streak, and he's now hitting .268 (11-for-41) on the year with four homers, seven RBI and nine runs in 12 contests.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smashes three-run shot in win Bethancourt went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Bethancourt's three-run shot in the fifth extended Tampa Bay's lead to 7-1 and gave the catcher a long ball in back-to-back games. After not getting a hit across his first three starts, Bethancourt has hit safely in five of his last six, totaling two multi-hit games and six RBI during that stretch.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan gets fourth win, Rays rout Manoah, Blue Jays 8-1

Shane McClanahan pitched six effective innings in his fourth straight win, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by topping the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Tallies second homer Bethancourt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Bethancourt went deep for back-to-back homers with Josh Lowe in the seventh inning. It was Bethancourt's second homer of the season, and he now has an extra-base hit in four of his last five starts. He continues to split time evenly with Francisco Mejia behind the plate, but if Bethancourt continues to hit well he could start to earn additional plate appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First multi-hit performance Bethancourt went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two runs scored Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Bethancourt has begun the season in an even split for playing time with Francisco Mejia behind the plate. He started his seventh game Wednesday and tallied his first multi-hit game of the campaign. Despite the step forward, Bethancourt has otherwise gotten off to a slow start with the bat and now has only four knocks across 22 at-bats with one homer, one RBI and six runs scored.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays win 12th straight to start season, 1 shy of MLB record

The Tampa Bay Rays won their 12th straight game to start the season, one short of the major league record, as Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer in a 9-7 victory over the Boston...

APRIL 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday Bethancourt is out of the lineup for Saturday's game versus Oakland, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 31-year-old and Francisco Mejia have alternated starts every game this season, and Mejia will get the nod Saturday after Bethancourt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Friday's contest. Assuming the trend continues, Bethancourt should be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers for first hit of season Bethancourt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Friday against the Athletics.

Impact Bethancourt took Ken Waldichuk yard in the third inning to tally both his first hit and home run of the campaign. He's alternated starts with Francisco Mejia behind the plate to begin the season, though neither player has produced early on to separate themselves in the competition for playing time. Overall, Bethancourt has gone 1-for-12 with four strikeouts across four games.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes hits grand slam, Rays beat A's for 7th straight win

Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam during Tampa Bay’s six-run second inning, and Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 9-5 to extend their season-opening win streak to seven games

APRIL 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Out of lineup Wednesday Bethancourt is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series-finale versus the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bethancourt will head to the bench as he continues to split time with Francisco Mejia this season. Mejia will take over behind the plate and bat ninth against Patrick Corbin and the Nationals on Wednesday.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Bethancourt is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bethancourt and Francisco Mejia have alternated turns behind the dish for each of the Rays' first four games of the season, with the latter catcher getting the starting nod Monday. Expect a relatively equitable timeshare between the two backstops to remain in place while both are healthy and producing at a similar level.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Bethancourt will be on the bench Saturday against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bethancourt started behind the plate on Opening Day, going 0-for-2 with a walk. Francisco Mejia will be the catcher Saturday. The exact playing-time split between the pair may take some time to determine.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Letting opportunity slip Bethancourt has only two hits in 14 at-bats during Grapefruit League play.

Impact Bethancourt has a roster spot locked up, but his portion of playing time is undetermined. Francisco Mejia is the other half of the duo behind the plate for the Rays, and he has also struggled this spring. The result could be an even split of playing time between Mejia and Bethancourt to begin the regular season.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panama pours it on with five runs in the 4th vs. Chinese Taipei, breaks 30-inning scoreless streak in WBC

MARCH 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Christian Bethancourt to continue pitching in Triple-A In a phone call with General Manager A.J.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Avoids arbitration with Tampa Bethancourt signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the Rays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 31-year-old had a surprisingly solid year in 2022, as he recorded a career-high .692 OPS over 333 plate appearances between the A's and Rays. Bethancourt will likely split time with Francisco Mejia in 2023, though he should see a larger share of the action behind the dish.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominates

José Ramírez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beatin...

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Bethancourt isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bethancourt started the last three games and went 3-for-8 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts. Rene Pinto will take over behind the plate and bat seventh during Wednesday's regular-season finale.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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McClanahan gets fourth win, Rays rout Manoah, Blue Jays 8-1

Rays win 12th straight to start season, 1 shy of MLB record

Paredes hits grand slam, Rays beat A's for 7th straight win

Panama pours it on with five runs in the 4th vs. Chinese Taipei, breaks 30-inning scoreless streak in WBC

Guardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominates