Jonny DeLuca - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Logs fifth steal DeLuca went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Red Sox.

Impact DeLuca was in the lineup for the third time in four games since the Rays have faced three left-handed starters in that stretch. The outfielder is firmly in a short-side platoon role, but he offers a bit of speed and decent contact skills when he plays. He's batting .284 with a .762 OPS, two home runs, 14 RBI, 16 runs scored, seven doubles and five steals on six attempts over 86 plate appearances. He has appeared in all seven of the Rays' games in May so far, going 6-for-21 (.286) for the month.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Handling short-side platoon role DeLuca went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Toronto.

Impact DeLuca doubled off Blue Jays southpaw Patrick Corbin for his seventh two-bagger of the year. While DeLuca tends to sit versus right-handed pitching, he's been effective in his part-time role for the Rays. Over 34 at-bats against left-handers, the righty-hitting outfielder is batting .294 with two home runs, four doubles and nine RBI.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aranda drives in 2 runs to help lead Rays past Giants 5-1

Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run single in Tampa Bay’s three-run fifth inning and the Rays defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-1

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Rays host the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Cedric Mullins homers in 13th to lift Rays past Pirates 8-7 in rain-soaked game

Cedric Mullins led off the 13th inning with a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on a rainy Saturday

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Hits three-run homer in win DeLuca went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Impact DeLuca entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Jake Fraley in the seventh inning and took Tyler Gilbert deep with a three-run blast to bolster the Rays' lead to 8-0. This was DeLuca's second homer of the season, and it was also the third straight game in which he drove in at least one run. DeLuca has also hit safely in four of his last five games, notching a .824 OPS in 17 at-bats over that stretch.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Caminero, Fraley and DeLuca homer as Rays pound White Sox 8-3 for 5th straight win

Junior Caminero, Jake Fraley and Jonny DeLuca homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded the Chicago White Sox 8-3 for their fifth straight win

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Notches first steal DeLuca went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Cubs.

Impact DeLuca notched his first steal of the season on his second attempt. He's been in a short-side platoon role to begin the campaign, going 6-for-21 (.286) with one home run, four RBI, five runs scored and a double over nine contests. DeLuca provides depth around the outfield for the Rays, though he could push Cedric Mullins, who is batting .122 through 11 games, for playing time in center field.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez shakes off shaky spring in Rays debut before Fortes wins it late MILWAUKEE -- Catcher Nick Fortes hammered a two-out double to right-center field in the ninth inning, Jonny DeLuca raced around the bases to...

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

Fortes' tiebreaking double in 9th gives Rays 3-2 win over Brewers

Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking two-out double off Trevor Megill in the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Drives in two in OD loss DeLuca went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact With left-hander Matthew Liberatore on the mound for St. Louis, DeLuca got the start in right field and batted sixth for Tampa Bay. He drove in a pair with a single in the sixth inning. DeLuca missed most of the 2025 season battling shoulder, hamstring and quadriceps injuries, requiring two stints of the 60-day injured list. Now healthy, DeLuca figures to see regular playing time against left-handed pitching this season.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson's 2-run HR leads Cardinals' 9-7 rally over Rays

Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer to cap off an eight-run outburst in the sixth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

DeLuca hopes new offseason routine changes rep from 'injury prone' to 'the guy' NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Last offseason, the Rays decided Jonny DeLuca was their guy in center field. They moved on from Jose Siri after the 2024...

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

In Saturday's lineup DeLuca (hamstring/quad) will start in center field and bat seventh during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact DeLuca ended the 2025 campaign on the 60-day IL with a right quad strain, but after a full offseason of recovery, he's ready to return to the field for the Rays' spring opener. As one of the team's few right-handed outfield bats, the 27-year-old figures to see regular action against southpaws this year.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

In line for short-side role DeLuca (hamstring/quad) is likely to see regular at-bats against left-handed pitching this season, per John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact DeLuca stands out as one of Tampa Bay's few right-handed-hitting outfielders, considering the club's primary options consist of as lefty-hitters Chandler Simpson, Cedric Mullins and Jake Fraley. DeLuca ended the 2025 season on the 60-day injured list due to a right quadriceps strain, so he'll need to prove he's healthy during spring training before the Rays trust him to handle this role. The 27-year-old posted a promising .812 OPS with six stolen bases through 59 regular-season plate appearances amidst an injury-ruined 2025 campaign, and it doesn't sound like he'll open the new year in a spot for everyday action.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rays look to end skid in game against the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays look to stop their three-game skid with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays bring 1-0 series lead over Rays into game 2

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays begin 3-game series with the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles and Rays play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays meet in game 2 of series

The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles host the Rays in first of 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox aim to sweep series against the Rays

The Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays play in the final game of a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox play the Rays after Rafaela's 4-hit game

The Boston Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays after Ceddanne Rafaela had four hits against the Rays on Friday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox visit the Rays to begin 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays start a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Friday

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays face the Rays with 2-1 series lead

The Toronto Blue Jays lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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