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On bench Wednesday Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Though he's delivered four two-hit games over his last six starts, Raley will get a chance to rest up in the series finale with Baltimore. Harold Ramirez will step in for Raley as the Rays' designated hitter.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting nine Raley will be on the bench Saturday against the Padres, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Raley has been the latest Ray to emerge from obscurity and become a productive part-timer, hitting .270/.350/.597 with 12 homers and eight steals in 180 trips to the plate. He owns an 1.156 OPS in the month of June but will nonetheless head to the bench after making three straight starts, once at first base and once at both of the outfield corners.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crushes homer, scores twice Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Raley got the offense going for the Rays Thursday, beginning with a single to right in the top of the second to advance Harold Ramirez to third. Both would then come around to score in the inning to put the Rays up 2-0 early. But the right fielder's work wasn't done yet as he later went on to crush a solo homer off Austin Pruitt in the eighth to help Tampa Bay jump back in front 3-2. With the two-hit performance, Raley is now batting .343 in June with two homers, six RBI and nine runs scored.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Raley's HR lets Rays salvage split with Athletics Luke Raley broke an eighth-inning tie with a home run and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays became the first major league team to 50 wins Thursday...

JUNE 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Luke Raley hits go-ahead homer in the 8th, lifts Rays past A's 4-3 for a series split

Luke Raley hit a go-ahead solo homer with one out in the eighth, Manuel Margot connected earlier, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 for a series split

JUNE 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Sitting against southpaw Raley is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Impact Raley will take a seat as the Rays face off with southpaw Hogan Harris as the A's primary pitcher Tuesday. Harold Ramirez will take over at designated hitter and bat third against Oakland.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Though he'll take a seat against Rangers southpaw Martin Perez, the lefty-hitting Raley may have established himself as a mainstay in the lineup versus right-handed pitching at this point. He's started in each of the Rays' last six matchups with righties, going 7-for-21 with six extra-base hits, six runs and five RBI during that stretch.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triple, homer in win Raley went 2-for-3 with a triple, a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Twins.

Impact Raley scored the game's first run in the fourth inning after leading off with his first career triple. He'd then break the game open in the fifth, crushing a 450-foot, two-run homer off Louie Varland to give Tampa Bay a 5-0 lead. Raley is now 5-for-11 with four extra-base hits in his last three games. He's slashing an impressive .261/.355/.590 with 11 homers, 27 runs scored, 24 RBI and seven stolen bases through 155 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Raley, Jose Siri homer as Rays blank Twins ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Luke Raley and Jose Siri snapped the Rays’ home-run drought in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, and Zach Eflin dominat...

JUNE 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eflin picks up 8th victory, Raley slugs 11th HR as MLB-leading Rays beat Twins 7-0

Zach Eflin pitched into the seventh inning and earned his eighth win, Luke Raley tripled and homered, and the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-...

JUNE 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Sunday Raley (side) is hitting sixth and playing first base against the Red Sox on Sunday.

Impact Raley was scratched from the lineup in the first game of a doubleheader against Boston on Saturday, and he didn't return for the second game, as well. The 28-year-old is feeling well enough to hit in the middle of the Tampa Bay lineup versus the Red Sox on Sunday, and he should be good to go for the Rays' upcoming slate.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Raley (side) will not start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Boston, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Raley was scratched from the lineup for the afternoon game due to side soreness, and while initial reports indicated that he'd be available for the nightcap, he won't be involved from the start. Instead, Randy Arozarena will rest his legs in the designated hitter spot while Harold Ramirez starts in left field.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for nightcap Raley (side/stomach) is expected to play in the second half of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Raley was scratched from the Rays' lineup for the early tilt at Fenway Park after feeling something in his right side or stomach, but it's not considered a serious concern. Harold Ramirez is handling DH duties and batting fifth to open the twin-bill in Boston.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Game 1 Raley was scratched from the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's unclear why Raley was taken out of the lineup, but the Rays should provide more information shortly. Harold Ramirez will enter as Tampa Bay's designated hitter instead.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for series finale Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Raley started each of the past three games, but he'll head to the bench for the series finale while southpaw Justin Steele toes the rubber for Chicago. Though he doesn't have a direct path to a regular lineup spot at any one position, Raley's ability to play first base and the corner outfield or to serve as a designated hitter should afford him fairly steady playing time while he's wielding a hot bat.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes seventh bag Raley went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, three runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 11-10 victory over the Dodgers.

Impact The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Raley has emerged as an unlikely source of steals -- he's now 7-for-7 on stolen base attempts, all coming in his last 12 games. Raley has had a productive season with the bat, as well. He's now slashing .254/.346/.568 with 10 homers, 21 RBI and 23 runs scored through 136 at-bats while playing the long side of a platoon in Tampa.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Luke Raley makes a leaping catch at the wall to rob Dodgers' Austin Barnes of extra bases

MAY 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Picks up another start Raley will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Raley's path to playing time at first base is more muddled now that Yandy Diaz has returned to the team following a brief absence due to a personal matter, but Raley could continue to see semi-frequent starts as a fourth outfielder or designated hitter. The 28-year-old -- who has posted an .862 OPS while chipping in six stolen bases thus far in May -- will spell a resting Randy Arozarena in left field in Sunday's series finale.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chipping in stolen bases Raley went 0-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two stolen bases Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Raley didn't have a big game at first glance, though his pair of stolen bases gives him six on the campaign. He entered the season having failed to even attempt a stolen base across 144 career plate appearances. Raley is also a significant source of power production with 10 home runs and is a regular in the Rays' lineup against right-handed pitchers.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops ninth homer Raley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Monday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Raley popped his ninth home run of the season off Chris Bassitt in the seventh inning. It was his first homer since April 30, a span of 15 games and 43 at-bats. Raley remains a regular in the lineup with right-handers on the mound, though he has yet to start against a southpaw this season.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs eighth homer in win Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's win 3-0 win over the Orioles.

Impact Raley continues to be an all-or-nothing hitter, slugging eight home runs over 85 plate appearances while striking out 30 times. Given his prolific power numbers, it'll be hard to keep him out of the starting lineup. However, the Rays have numerous offensive threats, so they may choose to keep playing him exclusively against right-handed starters.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Highlights

MAY 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Gets start at first base Raley is starting at first base and batting eighth for the Rays on Monday in Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Yandy Diaz will slide into the designated hitter spot while Raley handles first. Raley has been a true all-or-nothing hitter this season, slugging seven home runs while posting a 39.7 percent strikeout rate.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats two homers Raley went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Raley went back-to-back with Taylor Walls in the fourth inning for his first home run of the day, which was a solo shot. He then went back-to-back again, this time with Christian Bethancourt in the eighth for a two-run blast. Raley now has five hits, three homers and six RBI over his last three games and continues to be a lineup fixture against righties only. He upped his slash line to .226/.300/.613 and raised his OPS to .913 after the two-homer day.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has first three-hit game of season Raley went 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the White Sox.

Impact This was Raley's best game at the plate since April 3rd against Washington, when he smacked two homers. That was the outfielder's only other multi-hit game of the year, so yesterday's performance was especially rare. The 28-year-old will look to keep improving on his .214/.286/.536 slash line as the season goes on.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Luke Raley hits go-ahead homer in the 8th, lifts Rays past A's 4-3 for a series split

Eflin picks up 8th victory, Raley slugs 11th HR as MLB-leading Rays beat Twins 7-0

Rays' Luke Raley makes a leaping catch at the wall to rob Dodgers' Austin Barnes of extra bases

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Highlights