Ryan Vilade - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Idle against righty again Vilade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Vilade will take a seat for the third time in four games, with all three of his absences coming against right-handed pitching. The right-handed-hitting outfielder looked as though he might have a chance at breaking out of his platoon role after Victor Mesa (hamstring) was moved to the injured list Wednesday, but Jonny DeLuca has instead been prioritized ahead of Vilade as the Rays' primary right fielder versus righties.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting lineup Vilade is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Vilade had started three of the past four contests in right field, but he'll take a seat in Thursday's series finale. It will be Jonny DeLuca in right field for the Rays.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Playing time ticking up Vilade will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's contest versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Most of the right-handed-hitting Vilade's playing time this season has come against lefties, but he could see semi-regular reps versus righties while Victor Mesa (hamstring) is sidelined. This is Vilade's third start in the last three contests, and two of them have come versus right-handers. Vilade sports an .868 OPS against lefties in 2026, but he's held his own against righties with a .748 OPS.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca's 2-run single completes Rays' rally for 7-6 win over Orioles to avoid sweep

Pinch-hitter Jonny DeLuca put the Rays in front with a two-run single in the seventh inning, and AL-best Tampa Bay rallied for a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles to avoid a four-...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Goes deep in three-hit game Vilade went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-2 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Vilade recorded his first homer of the month of August on Sunday. The utility player is playing a part-time role, but he's been an effective weapon for the Rays versus left-handed pitching. Vilade sports an .863 OPS in 114 at-bats against left-handers as opposed to a .682 OPS in 66 at-bats against righties this season.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cowser, Encarnacion-Strand deliver big hits as Orioles score 7 in the sixth and beat the Rays 10-2

Colton Cowser hit a two-run homer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a three-run double in a seven-run sixth, Trevor Rogers allowed two runs in six innings and the Baltimore Orio...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Homer in start Vilade went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer during the Rays' 3-0 win over the Rangers on Wednesday

Impact Vilade extended the lead in the first inning with a two-run shot off of MacKenzie Gore. The super-utility man is still looking for everyday playing time, but is helping his case by hitting two homers in his last four games. This season, Village has a .804 OPS with nine home runs and 35 RBI in 159 at-bats. The 27-year-old's night was cut short after being replaced by Victor Mesa in right field in the seventh.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz, Vilade homers and a 4-hitter in a bullpen game helps Rays beat Rangers 3-0

Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0

JULY 30 • Associated Press

How to live stream Guardians vs Rays: MLB, TV channel The Cleveland Guardians look to avoid a sweep when they close out their weekend series against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday...

JULY 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Rays beat the Guardians 11-3 behind homers from Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios

Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios hit home runs, Nick Fortes had four hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-3

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Homers in win Friday Vilade went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer, a walk, a run scored and a strikeout during the Rays' 11-3 win over the Guardians on Friday.

Impact Vilade started the scoring off for Tampa Bay in the second inning after blasting a two-run homer that scored Jonny DeLuca. The 27-year-old has now recorded at least one hit in four of his last five games, including two home runs in that span. On the season, Vilade has slashed .260/.325/.480 with eight homers and 33 RBI in 170 plate appearances. Vilade's night was cut short after being replaced by Richie Palacios at second base in the seventh.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Make it a dozen: Red Sox rally for 7-6 victory over Rays for 12th straight win

Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs — the second a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh inning that gave him four homers in two games — and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 victory...

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Crushes home run as pinch hitter Vilade went 1-for-1 with a three-run homer in Saturday's 6-1 win over Seattle.

Impact Vilade pinch hit for Cedric Mullins in the seventh inning, and the former answered the call by smacking a three-run homer off Gabe Speier to extend the Rays' lead to 5-1. It was the seventh home run of the season for Vilade, four of which have come over his last 11 games. He has a .794 OPS with 31 RBI and three steals across 156 plate appearances this season.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Vilade's 3-run home run, Ben Williamson's 4 hits lead Rays to a 6-1 victory over Mariners

Ryan Vilade hit a three-run homer, Ben Williamson posted a career-best four hits and Jonathan Aranda had three more and an RBI to give Tampa Bay a 6-1 win over Seattle

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Walker and Paredes hit HRs, 4 pitchers combine for shutout as Astros beat Rays 2-0

Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes hit solo home runs, and four pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Rays aim to keep win streak alive against the Royals

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to extend a six-game win streak with a victory against the Kansas City Royals

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Productive campaign continues Vilade went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored during the Rays' 10-4 win over the Royals on Tuesday.

Impact Although Vilade is stuck in a part-time role, he's been effective when given playing time in 2026. Through 215 plate appearances, the utility man is slashing .278/.343/.484 with six homers, six doubles, 28 RBI and three stolen bases. Jake Fraley (hernia) is on a minor-league rehab assignment, and his eventual return to the Rays will create another obstacle to at-bats for Vilade.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero homers for the 5th straight game as the Rays beat the Royals 10-4 in series opener

Junior Caminero homered for the fifth straight game, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Jax shines as Díaz ties Rays' RBIs record in 5-3 win over Royals

Griffin Jax pitched five strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Kansas City Royals 5-3

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Jonny DeLuca hits 2-run home run in 7th to lift Rays to 4-3 win over Nationals

Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a comeback 4-3 victory against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Dodgers look to sweep 3-game series over the Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Miguel Rojas' pinch-hit home run in the 7th lifts the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Rays

Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in the opener of a s...

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Stuck in platoon role Vilade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Vilade recently wrap up a stretch of five consecutive starts -- four against lefties, one against a righty -- during which he went 5-for-15 with two walks, a double, a stolen base, a run and an RBI, but he'll be on the bench for a second straight game. Both of those absences have come versus right-handed pitching, so the Rays still seem to be viewing Vilade as a short-side platoon player.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Martinez goes 7 innings, Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, Rays beat Red Sox 4-3

Nick Martinez gave up six hits over seven innings, Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Tallies three hits Tuesday Vilade went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored during the Rays' 4-3 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Impact Vilade crossed home in the fourth inning on an RBI single from Cedric Mullins, the first run for the Rays in Tuesday's win. It was the seventh multi-hit game of the season for Vilade, two of which have come over his last four games. He's in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, and over that span he has gone 9-for-21 (.429) with a steal, five RBI and three extra-base hits.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

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