Griffin Jax - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Struggles in return from IL Jax (6-10) took the loss against the Mets on Wednesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one batter across 2.2 innings.

Impact Jax was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's start after a one-month absence due to elbow discomfort. He put the Rays on the back foot early by allowing three runs in the first inning before allowing three more runs to score in the third frame on a bases-clearing double by Brett Baty. It wasn't the outing that Jax was hoping for, and he'll look for better results in his next outing, which lines up for next week on the road against Atlanta.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated before Wednesday's start The Rays activated Jax (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Jax is set to rejoin the Rays' rotation with a start Wednesday against the Mets at home. The right-hander has been shelved since early August with elbow discomfort but came out of his lone rehab start with no issues. Jax threw only 42 pitches in that outing, so his workload will be limited Wednesday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed as Wednesday's starter Jax (elbow) is listed as the Rays' probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact The right-hander threw 42 pitches across three innings during his lone rehab start Aug. 23 and seemed likely to require at least one more outing in the minors before rejoining the big-league rotation, but he's instead penciled in to start Wednesday for Tampa Bay. Jax landed on the shelf in early August due to elbow discomfort and figures to have some workload limitations versus New York given the brevity of his rehab outing. The 31-year-old was pitching well prior to the injury with a 1.62 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB across 16.2 frames in his last three starts.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Throws 42 pitches in rehab start Jax (elbow) struck out two in a rehab start for Triple-A Durham on Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks in three innings.

Impact Jax built himself up to 42 pitches Sunday, taking one step closer to rejoining Tampa Bay's rotation. The right-hander is recovering from right elbow discomfort, and it's possible his next appearance will come in the major leagues. It remains to be seen if the Rays will shift Ian Seymour back to the bullpen upon Jax's return or if they'll instead turn to a six-man rotation.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jax pitches 3 innings in rehab start; next turn might be in Rays' rotation BALTIMORE -- The Rays are one step closer to having a fully healthy rotation after right-hander Griffin Jax worked three innings in a Minor...

AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM

Rehab start on tap Manager Kevin Cash said Jax (elbow) is expected to make a rehab start for Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The right-hander threw live batting practice with no issues and is now on the cusp of returning to game action. Jax landed on the injured list Aug. 9 due to the elbow issue and received an injection a couple days later. He was only briefly shut down from throwing and may only need one outing in the minors before being cleared to rejoin Tampa Bay's rotation.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Jax (elbow) threw from 120 feet out Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash described Jax's throwing session Friday as "very, very good" and noted that the team is planning out the next stages of his build-up program. The 31-year-old will be eligible to return from the injured list next Friday but may need to spend slightly more time on the shelf before returning to Tampa Bay's rotation.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jax receives injection for elbow discomfort, expects minimum stay on IL WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Rays can breathe a sigh of relief about starter Griffin Jax. Before Tuesday’s game against the Athletics at Sutter He...

AUGUST 12 • MLB.COM

Set to resume throwing soon Jax (elbow) received an injection in right elbow after visiting with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact Jax was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort Sunday, and manager Kevin Cash outlined that the injection was to "calm the back of the elbow down." Cash also explained that Jax is "in a really good spot," and that the team will, "take the ball out of his hand for two more days and then get him back throwing." Jax appears to have avoided the worst, and he could be on track for a return to action relatively close to when he's first eligible Aug. 21.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Shane McClanahan Set for Major First Step in Return to Rays The Tampa Bay Rays' starting rotation has suffered a few losses recently, with two key members going on the injured list. Griffin Jax was th...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Rays place Griffin Jax (elbow) on 15-day injured list Deadspin | Rays place Griffin Jax (elbow) on 15-day injured list

AUGUST 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rays place right-hander Griffin Jax on injured list with elbow discomfort

The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Griffin Jax on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow discomfort

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Lands on injured list The Rays placed Jax (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to Aug. 6, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact Jax was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday versus the Mariners due to right elbow discomfort, so the move to the injured list isn't much of a surprise. The 31-year-old will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 21, though a longer absence could be in store given the nature of the injury. His status could be updated more soon as he continues to be evaluated.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Palacio, Victor Mesa Jr. lead the Rays past the Mariners, 3-2

Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in the sixth inning, Victor Mesa Jr. homered and the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday ni...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Jax scratched from start in Seattle with right elbow discomfort SEATTLE -- Rays right-hander Griffin Jax was scratched from his start Saturday due to right elbow discomfort just before Tampa Bay's second...

AUGUST 9 • MLB.COM

Scratched from Saturday's start Tampa Bay scratched Jax from his schedule start against the Mariners on Saturday due to right elbow discomfort, per Ryan Bass of Rays.tv.

Impact The Rays will resort to a bullpen game after scratching Jax from the second game of a three-game set with the Mariners due to discomfort in his right elbow. Tampa Bay named Casey Legumina their opener for Saturday's affair.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in ninth loss Jax (6-9) took the loss Sunday against the White Sox, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out eight.

Impact A fielding error by Jax himself with two outs in the opening inning kept two earned runs off his ledger, much to the delight of fantasy managers. Sunday thus went down as the right-hander's third consecutive start with just one earned run allowed, and Jax has certainly found his way as part of the starting rotation after beginning his first year with the Rays as a reliever. Over 82.2 innings as a starter, he's posted a 3.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 90:23 K:BB as opposed to an 8.00 ERA and 1.89 WHIP across nine frames out of the bullpen. Jax is next slated to take the ball in Seattle at pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kay pitches 6 scoreless, Benintendi, Vargas and Pereira homer as White Sox beat Rays 9-1

Anthony Kay tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings, Andrew Benintendi, Everson Pereira and Miguel Vargas hit home runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays 9-1 on S...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Strikes out 10 in loss Jax (6-8) took the loss in Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out in 10 in 5.2 innings.

Impact Jax tied his season-high in strikeouts with 10, while earning the loss Tuesday. Despite allowing just one earned run, the Rays' offense could not bail out Jax. On the season, the 31-year-old now owns a 3.74 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 92:30 K:BB through 86.2 innings. The right-hander is slated to make his next start against the White Sox on Sunday.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gets win in six sharp innings Jax (6-7) got in the win column against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five across six innings.

Impact Jax only needed 83 pitches (57 strikes) to make it through six innings in the efficient win on Wednesday. The Rays did not take the lead until a three-run sixth inning put them ahead and scored Jax's fifth win in his last seven starts. In that stretch, Jax has pitched 37 innings, allowing 17 runs and striking out 39 to help him reach a 3.89 ERA and 1.22 WHIP on the season. The 31-year-old is slated to pitch next week against the Rangers.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jax pitches 6 strong innings, Mesa Jr. drives in 2 as Rays down Blue Jays 4-2

Griffin Jax allowed one run in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Hammered coming out of break Jax (5-7) took the loss in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, coughing up seven runs on eight hits and one walk over five-plus innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander didn't get any help from his offense in a 10-0 rout, but Jax's efforts to keep the game close unraveled in the sixth inning when he led off the frame by hitting Caleb Durbin with a pitch, and then watched the next three Boston batters reach base before he got the hook. Jax tossed 55 of 85 pitches for strikes in his worst outing of the season, and it's the first time since June 1 he's been tagged for more than three runs. He'll take a 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 77:26 K:BB through 75 innings into his next start, which lines up to come on the road next week in Toronto.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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).

JULY 12 • 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

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Rays place right-hander Griffin Jax on injured list with elbow discomfort

Richie Palacio, Victor Mesa Jr. lead the Rays past the Mariners, 3-2

Kay pitches 6 scoreless, Benintendi, Vargas and Pereira homer as White Sox beat Rays 9-1

Jax pitches 6 strong innings, Mesa Jr. drives in 2 as Rays down Blue Jays 4-2

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