COLLIN MCHUGH NEWS

Records first career save McHugh picked up the save Saturday against the White Sox, striking out one over 1.2 innings without allowing a baserunner.

Impact In classic Rays fashion, McHugh's two appearances this week include one start and one save. He retired all six batters he faced as the opener Monday against the Orioles and retired all five he faced Saturday. He was called on to protect a three-run lead with one out in the top of the eighth, and while he did allow a run to score on a groundout, he was able to kill the White Sox's rally and remained in the game to seal the deal after the Rays stretched the lead to four in the bottom of the frame. The save was the veteran's first of his nine-year career, and while he has an excellent 1.30 ERA on the season, the Rays' creative pitcher usage means he's likely to continue serving mainly in a multi-inning role rather than in the ninth inning exclusively.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat White Sox 8-4; McHugh earns first save

Brandon Lowe, Manuel Margot and Joey Wendle each had two hits and two RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Phillips races for inside-the-park HR, Rays rout O's 9-2

Brett Phillips had an inside-the-park homer, Brandon Lowe went deep twice, and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 12th consecutive loss, 9-2

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

McHugh expected to start for the Rays against the Orioles

The Rays are expected to send Collin McHugh to the mound Monday and the Orioles will give Matt Harvey the start

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Serving as opener McHugh will serve as the opener in Monday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact McHugh has earned wins in two of his last three relief appearances, and he's allowed just one unearned run with a 43:4 K:BB and 0.70 WHIP in 30 innings across his last 15 appearances. The right-hander will be able to handle multiple innings if needed, but Josh Fleming is expected to serve as the primary pitcher.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fourth win in relief McHugh (4-0) fired two scoreless innings on one hit while striking out three, earning the win over the Red Sox on Thursday.

Impact McHugh entered the fifth inning in a tie and didn't allow any runs through the end of the sixth frame after the Rays took the lead. He has been nearly perfect this season, allowing just one earned run in 39.1 innings since May 6. The 34-year-old has a 1.41 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with a strong 12.9 K/9 in 44.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco, Zunino power AL East-leading Rays past Red Sox 8-1

Wander Franco hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning, Drew Rasmussen threw four strong innings in a spot start for Tampa Bay and the Rays added to their lead in the AL...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

This Date in Baseball for week: August 13-19

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Do Rays have what 'it' takes this season? Per veterans Collin McHugh and Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay has the right approach and perspective to win it all.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Scoreless frame in return McHugh fired a scoreless ninth inning during which he allowed a hit and a walk and recorded two strikeouts in a win over the Orioles on Saturday.

Impact The veteran right-hander picked up right where he left off before going on the injured list with arm fatigue, producing his 14th straight scoreless outing. McHugh now has multiple strikeouts in 11 of his last 12 appearances as well, pushing his career-best strikeout rate to 36.7 percent.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe hits grand slam, Cruz homers as Rays beat Orioles 12-3

Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered for the second straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays maintained their dominance of the Baltimore Orioles with a 12-3 victory

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

McHugh 'ready to rock' in return from IL Back from a stint on the injured list that required patience and hard work, Rays reliever Collin McHugh said he's fully healthy and ready to...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Reinstated from injured list McHugh (arm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact McHugh's weekend activation was expected after he threw a 21-pitch bullpen session Wednesday. The right-hander didn't require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the major-league bullpen, and he'll be in the mix for ninth-inning duties with Pete Fairbanks (shoulder), J.P. Feyereisen (biceps) and Nick Anderson (elbow) sidelined.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Saturday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Spenser Watkins

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Means scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Friday and the Orioles are expected to counter with John Means

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays beat Mariners 4-3 to avoid season series sweep

Randy Arozarena had a two-run triple during a three-run third and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 to avoid a season series sweep

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Trending toward weekend return McHugh (arm) completed a 21-pitch bullpen session Wednesday without issue and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Rays' weekend series in Baltimor...

Impact Out since July 21 with right arm fatigue, McHugh appears to have performed well enough in his recent throwing sessions for the Rays to feel comfortable bringing him back from the IL without first sending him on a rehab assignment. Before McHugh was shut down, the Rays' closing picture was already in flux, and things have become even more unsettled with the team dealing away Diego Castillo to Seattle and with Peter Fairbanks (shoulder), J.P. Feyereisen (biceps) and Jeffrey Springs (knee) following McHugh to the IL. With that in mind, McHugh could factor into the mix for saves upon returning to the active roster.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert scheduled to start for Mariners at Rays

The Rays will send Josh Fleming to the mound Wednesday and the Mariners plan to give Logan Gilbert the start

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Kikuchi goes 6 effective innings, Mariners beat Rays 4-2

Yusei Kikuchi went six effective innings, Abraham Toro and Jarred Kelenic homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Live BP session scheduled McHugh (arm) will throw live batting practice Wednesday and, barring any setbacks, is expected to be activated for the weekend series in Baltimore, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio N...

Impact The slider-spinning righty landed on the IL on July 25 with a dead arm, but he appears very close to rejoining the Rays. McHugh has established himself as a huge asset in Tampa Bay's bullpen, posting a 1.51 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 41.2 innings this season after not pitching in 2020.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kikuchi, Mariners to take on Patino, Rays

The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi on Tuesday while the Rays are expected to counter with Luis Patino

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Wacha expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Seattle

The Rays will send Michael Wacha to the mound Monday and the Mariners plan to give Chris Flexen the start

AUGUST 2, 2021 • Associated Press

McClanahan scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Boston

The Rays are expected to send Shane McClanahan to the mound Sunday and the Red Sox plan to give Nick Pivetta the start

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays ace Tyler Glasnow likely to have Tommy John surgery

Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow is expecting to get a recommendation from doctors next week to have Tommy John surgery that would keep him out the rest of this season and possibly...

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Throws bullpen session Friday McHugh (arm) threw a bullpen session Friday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The veteran is trying to work back as quickly as possible from a bit of a dead arm. McHugh has been an elite component of a strong Rays relief corps while forging a 1.51 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 12.7 K/9, and the team's official site reports there's hope he can return to action sooner than several fellow sidelined bullpen mates.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE