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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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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...

3 DAYS AGO • 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...

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

Goes five innings in second start Jax did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing four hits and four walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out one.

Impact In two outings since moving into Tampa Bay's rotation, Jax has allowed just two earned runs across nine innings. While he managed to make it through five innings Wednesday, Jax was ultimately stuck with a no-decision as the Rays would fall to Toronto in 10 innings. Overall, Jax sports a 3.91 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and 18:14 K:BB across 23 innings this year. Assuming he remains in the rotation, Jax would line up for a home matchup with the Orioles in his next outing.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Daulton Varsho hits grand slam in 10th to lift Blue Jays past Rays, 5-3

Daulton Varsho hit a grand slam with one out in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Drawing another start Jax is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact After making his first 11 appearances of the season as a reliever and recording no more than six outs in any of those contests, Jax has gradually gotten more stretched out while starting in his last three outings. He built up to 59 pitches and four innings in his most recent start Thursday in Boston, and if he's able to tack on another inning to his workload Wednesday, Jax will have a shot at qualifying for a win. The Rays haven't indicated whether Jax will remain in a starting role for the long haul, though the team will have a spot in the rotation available to him while both Steven Matz (elbow) and Joe Boyle (elbow) are stuck on the injured list.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stretches out to four innings Jax allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out three over four innings in a no-decision versus the Red Sox on Thursday.

Impact Jax stretched out to four innings and 59 pitches (38 strikes) as he continues to build up to being a rotation option. This was his first time allowing runs in an appearance he's started this year, and he's added a 7:3 K:BB across nine innings over his three starts. Jax has a 5.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 17:10 K:BB across 14 appearances spanning 18 innings overall. The right-hander is still at least two outings away from approaching a full starter's workload, and it could be longer if the Rays are cautious with him. Jax is tentatively projected for a road start versus the Blue Jays his next time out.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Simpson and Caminero lead Rays past Red Sox 8-4 for 7th consecutive victory

Pinch-hitter Chandler Simpson broke a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Slated to start Thursday Jax is in line to start Thursday's game against the Red Sox in Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With the team's starting pitching depth having been tested by injuries in recent weeks, Jax has begun the process of getting stretched out as a potential rotation open. Jax has served as an opener for the Rays in both of his last two appearances, covering 2.1 innings April 26 against the Twins and then 2.2 innings Saturday against the Giants. Jax is likely to expand on that workload Thursday, though he probably won't hit the five innings he would need to qualify for a win. Assuming he isn't needed out of the bullpen during Wednesday's series finale versus the Blue Jays, Jesse Scholtens could work in bulk relief behind Jax and would have some appeal as a streaming option after scooping up wins in both of Jax's last two starts.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rolling Rays doing everything right despite obstacles, with arms leading the way ST. PETERSBURG -- Guiding Griffin Jax from the bullpen back to the rotation, battling a number of injuries and playing without cleanup hitte...

MAY 3 • MLB.COM

Effective as Saturday's opener Jax did not factor into the decision in Saturday's game against the Giants. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across 2.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Just like he did against the Twins last Sunday, Jax was effective as the Rays' opener Saturday, tossing 29 strikes on 45 pitches while generating eight whiffs. That set up Jesse Scholtens to take over in the third, and he proceeded to earn the victory after allowing just one run over three innings' work. The Jax/Scholtens duo seems to be working for the Rays this season, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Tampa Bay roll with that combo again next week on the road against the Red Sox. Over his last seven games, Jax has posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB across nine innings.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

'Good to be home': Cleavinger (calf) back with Rays after missing April ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays appear to be moving one important arm out of their bullpen, as right-hander Griffin Jax continued his transition...

MAY 2 • MLB.COM

Opening Saturday, bigger role on tap? Jax is expected to serve as the Rays' opener for Saturday's game against the Giants, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact The Rays opted to use Jax as the opener for their game against the Twins this past Sunday, when he tossed 2.1 scoreless innings to set up Jesse Scholtens. It looks like it'll be much of the same Saturday, though Jax also noted to reporters Friday that he is working toward earning a role in the Rays' rotation. "This is an organization that's had some success doing this in the past...We're going to see how I respond to increasing workload, but I think, all in all, it's going to be the right decision." Jax has a 6.35 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 12:8 K:BB across 11.1 innings this season.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Diaz homers and Rays beat Twins 4-2

Yandy Diaz homered as part of a four-run third inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to complete a three-game series sweep

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Fans two as Tampa Bay's opener Jax did not factor into the decision in Sunday's game against the Twins. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across 2.1 innings.

Impact Jax was effective as the Rays' opener in Sunday's series finale, tossing 20 strikes on 31 pitches (64.5 percent) while generating seven whiffs to set up Jesse Scholtens, the latter of whom was credited with the win. Jax now sits at a 6.35 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 12:8 K:BB across 11.1 innings this season. Scholtens is tentatively slated to pitch next weekend at home against the Giants, and it's possible the Jax opens that game as well.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rays pitcher Griffin Jax backed by powerful lineup against Twins Deadspin | Rays pitcher Griffin Jax backed by powerful lineup against Twins

APRIL 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Serving as Sunday's opener Jax will serve as the Rays' opener for Sunday's series finale against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jesse Scholtens was originally slated to start in Sunday's game, but he'll instead follow Jax in a bulk relief role. Jax has given up at least one earned run in two of his last three outings and has an 8.00 ERA, 1.89 WHIP two holds and a 10:7 K:BB across nine innings this season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rally in 9th with 2 bases-loaded walks for 5-3 win over White Sox, stretch win streak to 6

Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Records first hold Jax picked up a hold Friday against the Yankees. striking out one in a clean sixth inning.

Impact The hold was the first of the year for Jax, who appears to have fallen down the pecking order in the Tampa Bay bullpen. The right-hander had opened the season as the favorite for saves for the Rays, but he's coughed up eight runs (five earned) and blown each of his two save chances through his first five innings. Bryan Baker has successfully converted each of the club's past two save opportunities, and Jax could drop even further down the hierarchy once Edwin Uceta (shoulder) is ready to make his season debut.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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