MANUEL MARGOT NEWS

Orioles call up Heston Kjerstad, Rays activate Manuel Margot before teams face off in four-game series - The Boston Globe The top two teams in the American League made significant additions ahead of a pivotal series that could decide the division.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Returns from injured list Margot (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Margot is back in the mix for the Rays leading into their big four-game series at Baltimore exactly one month after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. He went 5-for-6 with five RBI in two rehab games with Triple-A Durham but returns to a rough .249/.300/.354 season slash line in 280 major-league plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab set for Tuesday Margot (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Margot has been out since undergoing a procedure to remove loose bodies in his right elbow in mid-August. He's been going through pre-game workouts recently and hit in the batting cage Saturday, and he's nearly ready for game action. He's expected to play Tuesday and then rest Wednesday, at which point the Rays will decide his next steps.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes elbow surgery Margot underwent surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The procedure went as planned, per Rays manager Kevin Cash, and the expectation remains that Margot could be ready to return to action in 3-to-4 weeks. He's posted a .249/.300/.354 batting line with three homers and eight steals through 85 games (280 plate appearances) this season.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays ace Shane McClanahan needs Tommy John surgery, will miss rest of season

Tampa Bay ace left-hander Shane McClanahan is scheduled to have Tommy John surgery Monday, another blow to an injury-battered Rays rotation.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Rays ace Shane McClanahan, outfielder Manuel Margot to have surgeries

Tampa Bay ace left-hander Shane McClanahan is scheduled to have Tommy John surgery Monday, and Rays outfielder Manuel Margot will undergo a procedure to remove bone chips from his...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Rays place OF Manuel Margot (elbow) on IL The Tampa Bays placed outfielder Manuel Margot on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an elbow injury and recalled second baseman Jonathan...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heading for elbow procedure Margot was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to loose bodies in his right elbow and will undergo surgery Wednesday to remove them, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun r...

Impact It's unclear when the injury first surfaced for Margot, but it likely explains his recent downtick in playing time, as he started just twice in Tampa Bay's previous eight contests. The procedure carries an expected recovery timeline of 3-to-4 weeks, so the veteran outfielder could return sometime in early-to-mid September. The left-handed bats of Josh Lowe and Luke Raley could see more run against southpaws while Margot is sidelined.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for third straight Margot remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Margot has an active six-game hitting streak, but he finds himself on the bench for a third straight contest while the Rays face off against another right-handed starting pitcher (Dakota Hudson). So long as all of Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri, Luke Raley and Josh Lowe, Margot looks like he'll remain the Rays' No. 4 outfielder and will continue to see most of his starts against left-handed pitching.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Sunday Margot is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Margot had started in three of the Rays' last four games, but he went 0-for-12 during that stretch and is now slashing a lowly .248/.300/.358 over 233 plate appearances on the season. He appears to be no better than fourth on the depth chart in the outfield, with all of Randy Arozarena, Josh Lowe and Jose Siri slotting ahead of him in the pecking order for playing time.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot Wednesday Margot went 3-for-4 with three doubles, one RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Athletics.

Impact Margot has recorded multiple hits in each of his last three starts and notched multiple extra-base knocks for the first time this season Wednesday. He also scored all three times he reached base. The veteran has been a steady part of Tampa Bay's lineup all season due to his defensive prowess, but he's picked things up offensively of late, slashing .317/.369/.450 with 10 RBI over his past 19 games (60 plate appearances).

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare multi-hit game Margot went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored Sunday against the Rangers.

Impact Margot started for the seventh time in the last nine games, though he hasn't been particularly effective in that stretch by hitting only .240 while striking out at a 29.6 percent clip. Sunday's effort also marked his first multi-hit effort in his last 10 starts and his seventh of the season. Margot is likely to see playing time moving forward thanks to his strong defense in the corner outfield positions, but he has maintained only a .296 wOBA across 174 plate appearances for the campaign.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes seventh bag Margot went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Cubs.

Impact Margot is now 7-for-9 in stolen base attempts this season, matching his total in 89 games last year. He's also been swinging the bat better recently, batting .296 (8-for-27) with a .737 OPS over his last eight contests. The 28-year-old Margot has slid into a short-side platoon role with the emergences of Josh Lowe, Jose Siri and Luke Raley in a crowded Tampa Bay outfield. Margot is slashing .248/.327/.341 with two homers, 17 runs scored and 15 RBI through 147 plate appearances.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive homestand Margot went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact Margot delivered a two-RBI single in the fourth inning, his sixth hit across 21 at-bats during the team's current homestand. He's also delivered five RBI and two runs scored in that six-game stretch. With all of the Rays' outfielders healthy, Margot has been limited to a rotational role against right-handed pitching with a more consistent opportunity against lefties.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Margot is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Margot has a .777 OPS in May and will head to the bench for the third time in Tampa Bay's past five games. Josh Lowe appears to have taken over as the primary right fielder, with his start Sunday being his seventh in the Rays' last 10 contests.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Margot is on the bench for the second time in the series and for the third time in the past six games. Meanwhile, Jose Siri, Josh Lowe and Luke Raley have both sat out twice during that six-game stretch, and Randy Arozarena will join Margot on the bench Wednesday. Expect manager Kevin Cash to continue to mix and match with his outfield options on a game-by-game basis, with Arozarena's playing time likely to be the most stable among the quintet.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Margot is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Margot finds himself as the odd man out in the Rays' crowded outfield mix Monday, as Josh Lowe gets the nod in right field while Jose Siri and Randy Arozarena cover center and left field, respectively. The Rays seem determined to open up playing time for all four of those outfielders as well as Harold Ramirez and Luke Raley, so Margot's fantasy managers should be prepared for him to sit around twice per week while Tampa Bay is at full strength.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Margot is absent from the Rays' lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

Impact It will be Josh Lowe in right field for the first game of the weekend series. Margot has a .658 OPS on the season and hasn't homered since April 8.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Margot is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Margot will head to the bench along with Randy Arozarena while Josh Lowe joins Luke Raley and Jose Siri in the Tampa Bay outfield. Only Arozarena appears to be assured a near-everyday role among the five players, but Margot has helped his case for seeing consistent playing time by going 8-for-16 with three stolen bases over his last six contests.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals in three straight games Margot went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's victory over the Pirates.

Impact The speedy outfielder has recorded a stolen base in his last three contests after logging just two through his first 24 games. Margot has flashed some fantasy upside early in his career, though he's seen his playing time take a hit with Jose Siri's return to the Rays' lineup. The 28-year-old Margot is slashing .247/.302/.364 with two home runs, eight RBI and 10 runs scored through his first 86 plate appearances this season.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base Sunday Margot went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Margot singled in the fourth and reached in the eighth after being hit by a pitch and grabbed his fourth stolen base of the year before scoring in the inning. He's now tallied seven hits over his last five games but is still losing out on playing time to Jose Siri as well as Luke Raley, who has only been in the lineup against righties. For the year, the 28-year-old is slashing .240/.289/.360 with two homers, eight RBI, nine runs, four steals and a 4:12 BB:K over 83 plate appearances.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent playing time Margot went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Friday against the White Sox.

Impact Margot has had his playing time cut into with the return of Jose Siri, as he's started only two of four games since. He had a strong performance Friday, tallying an RBI single in the fourth frame while recording multiple hits in consecutive starts. Overall, he's hitting .235/.280/.368 across 75 plate appearances.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE