Shoemaker, Blue Jays to take on Snell, Rays
The Blue Jays will start Matt Shoemaker on Tuesday while the Rays are expected to counter with Blake SnellSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press
MANUEL MARGOT #7 - RIGHT FIELDER - DETROIT TIGERS
0 HR •
3 RBI •
.316 AVG
0 HR
3 RBI
.316 AVG
LEADING OFF: Ailing players heal up, Yanks back in Cleveland
American League playoff teams get only one day off to assess injuries and make roster decisions before the first round begins TuesdaySEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press
LEADING OFF: Ailing players heal up, Yanks back in Cleveland
American League playoff teams get only one day off to assess injuries and make roster decisions before the first round begins TuesdaySEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press
Phillies eliminated from race by AL East champion Rays, 5-0
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the playoff race with a 5-0 loss to rookie pitcher Josh Fleming the AL East champion Tampa Bay RaysSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press
Scratched with sore foot Margot was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Phillies with foot soreness, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact The 25-year-old was originally slated to start in left field Sunday, but he's experiencing some soreness after fouling a pitch off his foot Saturday. It's likely a minor concern, but it makes sense for the Rays to remain cautious in the final game of the regular season. Margot will finish with a .269/.327/.352 slash line and 12 stolen bases in 47 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Friday Margot Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network against the Phillies.
Impact Margot has just four hits in his last eight games, posting a .422 OPS over that stretch. Kevin Kiermaier starts in center field Friday, with Brett Phillips in right.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of hits in critical win Margot went 2-for-2 with a run and was caught stealing on his only attempt in a win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Impact Margot continues to offer steady production down the stretch, with Wednesday's multi-hit effort counting as his fourth over the last 12 games. The 25-year-old outfielder's .271 average and .331 on-base percentage are both career-best figures, and he's already locked in a double-digit steal tally for the fourth straight season as well.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Margot isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Mets.
Impact Margot started in each of the past two games, going 1-for-7 with one RBI and one strikeout. He'll take a seat as Brett Phillips starts in right field Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Saturday Margot isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles.
Impact Margot went hitless with a walk and one strikeout over four plate appearances Friday, and he'll retreat to the bench Saturday. Brett Phillips will take his place in right field.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Game 1 lineup Margot is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Margot went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts Wednesday and will take a seat for Thursday's matinee. Brett Phillips receives the start in right field, batting eighth.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
García hits 2-run homer in 10th, Nationals beat Rays 4-2
Rookie Luis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-2SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press
Yarbrough ends 16-game skid, Rays beat Nationals 6-1
Ryan Yarbrough stopped a personal 16-game winless streak, Nate Lowe homered and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 6-1SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press
Plates pair in win Margot went 2-for-3 with a go-ahead two-run double in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday.
Impact Margot's fourth-inning two-bagger brought home Willy Adames and Nate Lowe, snapping a 2-2 tie and capping off a three-run frame overall for the Rays. The 25-year-old outfielder has been swinging a hot bat of late, as Margot is now 5-for-11 with a double, two RBI, one walk, three stolen bases and a run over his last three games.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe and Meadows hit home runs, Rays beat Red Sox 5-4
Brandon Lowe and Austin Meadows homered and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the last-place Boston Red Sox 5-4SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press
Active in loss Margot went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Nationals on Tuesday.
Impact Margot was one of only two Rays to reach base multiple times in what was an underwhelming night for Tampa Bay's offense overall. The outfielder has started September in much more subdued fashion than a stellar August during which he slashed .349/.406/.460, as even factoring in Tuesday's tally, he's hitting just .125 (2-for-16) over five games thus far this month.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Monday Margot is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Though he remains without a clear path to any one spot in the outfield, Margot had started five of the Rays' past six games. Brandon Lowe will move into right field Monday to bump Margot to the bench, but the latter should still be in store for a quasi-everyday role moving forward thanks to his speed (8-for-8 on stolen-base attempts) and improved defense.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes two bags Sunday Margot went 0-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Marlins.
Impact The center fielder wasn't able to record a hit, but a pair of stolen bases brought his season total up to eight on the campaign. While he is a threat on the basepaths, Margot has not provided much fantasy value in other areas. The 25-year-old has just one homer and seven RBI while hitting .265/.333/.367 on the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Brosseau gets payback as Rays beat Yankees again, 5-2
Mike Brosseau got some payback against the New York Yankees, hitting two home runs as the Tampa Bay Rays topped their AL East rivals again with a 5-2 victory Wednesday nightSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press
Sticks in lineup again Margot will start in center field and will bat leadoff Wednesday against the Yankees.
Impact Starting for the seventh time in eight games, Margot appears to have worked his way into an everyday role, though he doesn't have any spot in the outfield to call his own. Margot's 105 wRC+ on the season isn't spectacular, but it's enough to make him more productive than Yoshi Tsutsugo (96 wRC+), who seems most at risk of losing playing time to the former.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes bag Friday Margot went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base as the Rays were able to sneak by the Marlins 2-0.
Impact Margot was one of two Rays players with a multi-hit performance Friday evening and has recently surfaced as one of the team's hottest hitters. Margot is slashing .316/.381/.434 this season and has registered a base knock in seven of the last eight games he's appeared in. The 30-year-old figures to remain in the starting lineup until Kevin Kiermaier (back) recovers from his back spasms.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Connects on first homer Margot went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Orioles.
Impact His first homer of the year ended up being the game-winner, as Margot went back-to-back with Hunter Renfroe in the second inning to give Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa bullpen all the offense they would need on the night. Margot has started five of the last seven games, as much due to his continued success at the plate as a southpaw-heavy schedule for the Rays, and on the season the 25-year-old is slashing .304/.368/.420 through 24 contests.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0
AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press
Glasnow records 13 strikeouts as Rays beat Orioles 4-2
Tyler Glasnow struck out a career-high 13 over seven innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press
Scores twice in win Margot went 1-for-3 with a single, walk, RBI and two runs scored in the 10-5 win over the Yankees on Thursday.
Impact Margot drove in Yandy Diaz to tie the game at four in the sixth inning. The outfielder has been on a roll at the plate recently, recording 13 hits in his last 23 at-bats.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Zunino goes deep, Rays sweep Yanks for 1st in AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays completed their first sweep at Yankee Stadium in six years and took over first place in the AL East, getting a three-run homer from Mike Zunino in a 10-5 victory...AUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press
