Griffin Jax - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Captures fifth win of 2026 Jax (5-6) earned the win against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out three across five innings.

Impact Jax's three punchouts were his lowest in a game since May 13 against the Blue Jays (one). However, the right-hander limited the Mariners to just one run and needed only 69 pitches (41 strikes) to get through five innings en route to his fourth win in his last five starts. Jax enters the All-Star break with a 3.47 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB across 70 innings (25 games, 14 starts).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fateful 3-batter stretch spoils otherwise dominant night for Jax ST. PETERSBURG -- Take away a three-batter stretch in the fifth inning, and Rays starter Griffin Jax was perfect on Monday night. Unfortunat...

JULY 7 • MLB.COM

Caballero hits 2 homers, Schlittler pitches 8 innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1

Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this season, José Caballero homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Fans 10 but takes loss on long ball Jax (4-6) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks while striking out 10 across five innings.

Impact Monday's series opener featured a pitching duel between Jax and Cam Schlittler, with the former retiring the first 13 batters he faced. However, Jax walked two-straight batters in the fifth, both of whom came home to score on a back-breaking, three-run home run by Jose Caballero. Jax struck out the next two batters in the frame to tie a career high in punchouts and finished his night with 16 whiffs on just 81 pitches (51 strikes), but he did not receive enough run support from his Rays teammates to avoid the loss. He'll take a 3.60 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 65 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend at home against the Mariners.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Earns third straight win Jax (4-5) earned the win Tuesday against the Royals, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out five over six innings.

Impact Jax surrendered all three of his runs via the long ball, as Carter Jensen led off the game with a homer and Bobby Witt added a two-run shot in the third inning. Fortunately, Tampa Bay's offense erupted for 10 runs while he was on the mound, giving him plenty of run support. Since allowing six runs over four innings on June 1, Jax has bounced back, posting a 1.73 ERA over his last five outings while riding a three-start winning streak. He now owns a 3.45 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB across 60 innings and is scheduled to face Houston on the road next.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero homers for the 5th straight game as the Rays beat the Royals 10-4 in series opener

Junior Caminero homered for the fifth straight game, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Rays' Caminero bringing sweet swing back to All-Star Home Run Derby after putting on show last year

Junior Caminero is bringing his sweet swing back to the All-Star Home Run Derby

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Sharp in third win Jax (3-5) earned the win Wednesday over the Royals, allowing two unearned runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out seven.

Impact It was a strong outing for Jax, as he set a new season high with seven strikeouts. The right-hander has been excellent of late, allowing just two earned runs across 20 innings in his last four starts, while posting a 21:4 K:BB. Since moving into Tampa's rotation, Jax has posted a 2.27 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB across 11 starts (43.2 innings). He's tentatively lined up for a rematch with the Royals on the road his next time out.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jax shines as Díaz ties Rays' RBIs record in 5-3 win over Royals

Griffin Jax pitched five strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Kansas City Royals 5-3

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Nabs second win Jax (2-5) picked up the win Friday, giving up two runs on four hits in five innings during a 5-2 victory over the Nationals. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander sevrved up solo shots to CJ Abrams in the second inning and Luis Garcia in the third, but Jax otherwise kept Washington's hitters at bay over 69 pitches (47 strikes) as he collected his first win since April 18. He's lasted five innings in three straight starts as he continues his adjustment to a rotation role, but as yet he hasn't recorded an out in the sixth inning in any of his 10 starts this season or thrown more than 72 pitches, usage which limits his fantasy appeal. Jax will take a 3.67 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB through 49 innings into his next outing, which is set to come at home next week against the Royals.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat the Nationals 5-2 to open a 10-game homestand

Jonathan Aranda hit a three-run home run, Griffin Jax allowed two runs in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Friday night to open a 10-game ho...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Unlucky to lose Saturday Jax (1-5) allowed one unearned run on five hits and struck out five without walking a batter over five innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Angels.

Impact The Angels were able to run up the score against the Rays' bullpen, leaving Jax with an unfortunate loss despite a strong showing. He threw 44 of 63 pitches for strikes and completed five frames for the second start in a row. For the season, Jax has a 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 41:18 K:BB over 44 innings across 20 appearances (nine starts). The right-hander is still being built up carefully, which makes it difficult for him to pitch long enough to qualify for wins. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Nationals.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision vs. Miami Jax did not factor into Sunday's decision against the Marlins, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out four across five scoreless innings.

Impact It was a nice bounce-back performance from Jax after allowing three home runs in his last outing against the Tigers this past Monday. He tossed 37 strikes on 62 pitches Sunday while generating nine whiffs, and it was the third time this season that he completed five frames, all of which have come over his last five starts. Jax sits at a 4.15 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 36:18 K:BB across 39 innings this season, and his next start is slated for next weekend on the road against the Angels.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sandy Alcantara allows one run over 7 innings as the Marlins beat the Rays 4-1

Sandy Alcantara struck out seven in seven innings of one-run ball, Otto López doubled and tripled, and the Miami Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Stumbles in fourth loss Jax (1-4) took the loss Monday against the Tigers, allowing six runs on seven hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out five.

Impact Jax was trending up since joining Tampa Bay's starting rotation, but Monday's performance was a big step backward. After giving up two runs or fewer in each of his last six starts, the 31-year-old right-hander surrendered a season-worst seven hits (three home runs) and six runs. Jax will take a shaky 4.76 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 32:16 K:BB over 34 innings into his next scheduled outing over the weekend at home against the Marlins.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to start Monday Jax (back) is listed as Tampa Bay's scheduled starter for Monday's series opener against Detroit, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The right-hander departed his last outing Tuesday in Baltimore after being struck in the back by a line drive, but it appears he's ready for his next turn through the rotation. After struggling as the Rays' closer to begin the campaign, Jax has pitched well since being moved to the starting rotation in late April with a 1.71 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 21 innings.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Baz strikes out season-high 9, Basallo hits 3-run homer as Orioles top Rays 6-1

Shane Baz struck out a season-high nine and Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Tuesday night

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Day-to-day with back bruise Jax was diagnosed with a back contusion following his removal from Tuesday's game against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jax was hit on the back by a 107.2-mph line drive in the second inning and was pulled when the Rays took the field for the third. His diagnosis suggests that he didn't suffer any structural damage as a result of the incident. However, the team will likely keep an eye on him over the next couple of days before confirming him for his next start -- tentatively slated to come against the Tigers on Monday.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rays pitcher Griffin Jax day to day after being hit in the back by a 107 mph liner

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax is day to day with a bruised back after leaving his start in a 6-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles a few batters after being hit by a 107.2 mp...

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Jax exits after 2 innings following hit by 107 mph comebacker BALTIMORE -- Rays starter Griffin Jax exited Tuesday night’s game against the Orioles at Camden Yards after two innings. Jax was struck dire...

MAY 26 • MLB.COM

Early exit Tuesday Jax was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles after getting hit by a comebacker, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jax took a 107.2-mph line drive off his back during the second inning of Tuesday's contest. He remained in the game immediately afterward and was able to finish the inning, but the Rays replaced him on the mound in the third. He'll presumably undergo testing to determine the severity of the damage done, and the Rays could have an update on his status in the near future.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Twins fans can't believe Griffin Jax's transformation with Rays in 2026 Jax had a rough start to the season but has turned things around after a role change.

MAY 21 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Yandy Díaz homers, leads Rays to 4-1 win over Orioles

Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesd...

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Yandy provides the punch in pitchers' duel but exits after HBP ST. PETERSBURG -- Needing only a little bit of run support behind another strong start from converted reliever Griffin Jax, Yandy Díaz flexe...

MAY 20 • MLB.COM

Fans six in no-decision Jax did not factor into Tuesday's decision against the Orioles, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out six across five innings.

Impact Jax yielded a leadoff homer to Taylor Ward, but the former kept the Orioles off the board the rest of the way. Jax completed five innings Wednesday for a second consecutive outing, needing just 62 pitches (41 strikes) to do so. He has a 1.93 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 14.0 innings in three starts since being moved to the Rays' rotation in early May. Griffin's next start is tentatively slated for next week on the road in a rematch against Baltimore.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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