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Depleted Rays lose Matz (elbow inflammation) to injured list ST. PETERSBURG -- Add another pitching injury to the list for the Rays. Four days after announcing that starter Ryan Pepiot will soon underg...

MAY 5 • MLB.COM

Lands on IL with elbow inflammation The Rays placed Matz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow inflammation, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact The injury seemingly came out of nowhere, as Matz had authored two straight quality starts, including tossing six innings of one-run ball against the Giants on Sunday. It's unclear whether he will undergo any additional testing, but even in a best-case scenario, Matz is likely looking at longer than a minimum 15-day absence. Joe Boyle (elbow) and Mason Englert (forearm) are both starting rehab assignments Wednesday and are options to take Matz's rotation spot when they're ready, but the club will need someone else to slot into the rotation this weekend in Boston.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises through six innings vs. SFG Matz didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Giants, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with one strikeout across six innings.

Impact The Giants entered Sunday 29th in OPS as a team, and they managed to scored two total runs in the three-game set with Tampa Bay. Matz was just the latest starter to sit San Francisco down with relative ease. The left-hander has now posted back-to-back quality starts, though he clearly didn't have the strikeout stuff going Sunday. Matz has been solid in his return to starting this season, registering a 4-1 record, 3.86 ERA and 28:13 K:BB across 37.1 innings. He's lined up to start in Boston during next weekend's four-game series.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Aranda's walk-off single gives Rays 2-1 win over Giants for 3-game sweep

Jonathan Aranda hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5 afternoon, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Rays host the Giants on 6-game home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a six-game home winning streak, host the San Francisco Giants

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Seven strong innings in fourth win Matz (4-1) notched the win Monday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out two.

Impact Matz did serve up a two-run home run to Daniel Schneemann in the fifth inning, but it was smooth sailing otherwise for the hurler. The 34-year-old southpaw turned in his longest outing of the campaign so far, though the two strikeouts did match a season low. Matz has been serviceable for the Rays during his transition back into a starter, posting a 4.31 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB over 31.1 frames, and he should hold onto streaming appeal with a home start against the Giants on tap for this weekend.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Vilade has 3 hits, drives in 2 runs as Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 3-2 to extend win streak to 5

Ryan Vilade had three hits and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth straight, defeating the Cleveland G...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Rays visit the Guardians to open 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game series

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Hammered in three innings Matz (3-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Reds, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks with four strikeouts across three innings.

Impact Matz didn't have it Tuesday, as he was shelled for three homers in the first two innings while walking a season-high four batters before being yanked after needing 77 pitches to record nine outs. Matz had gone at least five innings in each of his previous four starts to begin the 2026 campaign. The left-hander now owns a 4.81 ERA and 25:10 K:BB across 24.1 innings. Matz's return to starting has gone pretty well for the most part through the first month of the season.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz hits 2 of Reds' 5 home runs in 12-6 victory over Rays

Elly De La Cruz hit two of Cincinnati’s five home runs, rookie Sal Stewart added three RBIs to reach 24 on the season and the Reds scored the first nine runs to beat the Tampa Bay...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Reds seek to extend win streak, take on the Rays

The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Settles for no-decision Matz took a no-decision Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Though Matz threw a season-low 74 pitches Wednesday, he was still able to turn in a solid outing overall. The veteran southpaw is putting together an effective transition back to the rotation with the Rays in 2026 so far, having now tossed at least five frames in each of his first four starts. Matz has a quality 3.80 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over his first 21.1 innings, and he should maintain streaming appeal in his next scheduled start at pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field versus the Reds.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rays rally in 9th with 2 bases-loaded walks for 5-3 win over White Sox, stretch win streak to 6

Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Díaz sparks comeback against Gil and Rays rally for 5-3 win that extends Yankees' skid to 3

Yandy Díaz sparked a comeback with a tying, two-run homer in the first inning off Luis Gil, who made his first big league start this season, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Picks up third win of 2026 Matz (3-0) earned the win against the Yankees on Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings.

Impact Matz yielded two runs in the first inning, but he kept the Yankees off the board the rest of the way despite allowing two baserunners in both the fourth and fifth frames. He induced only one groundout but also generated 16 whiffs on 88 pitches (57 strikes). He has struck out 15 batters over his last two outings (11 innings) and has posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in that span. Matz is slated to start next week on the road against the White Sox.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees visit the Rays to open 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Yankees vs. Rays: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch The New York Yankees (8-4), who will give the ball to Luis Gil, visit the Tampa Bay Rays (5-7) with Steven Matz on the hill, Friday at 7:10...

APRIL 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Fans eight in win Matz (2-0) earned the win Saturday against the Twins after allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out eight.

Impact Matz tossed 58 of his 97 pitches for strikes and looked far better than in his opening outing, when he allowed four runs on six hits across five frames in a win over the Cardinals. Matz has a 10:3 K:BB through his first two starts of the season, but he should face a tougher test the next time he's on the mound since his next start is tentatively lined up for next weekend at home against the Yankees.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins

Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Rays come into matchup against the Twins on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays look to break a three-game losing streak with a win against the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Nabs first win in team debut Matz (1-0) notched the win Sunday against the Cardinals, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out two.

Impact Matz hardly pitched well enough to deserve the win Sunday, but the Rays gave him plenty of run support. The veteran southpaw produced a respectable 10 whiffs on the day, and it's notable he was able to throw 81 pitches in his first start since April of last year. The expectation entering the season was that Matz would be on a pitch count initially, making his workload something to monitor in next week's scheduled outing in Minnesota versus the Twins.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz has career-high 5 hits, drives in 4 runs as Rays beat Cardinals 11-7 behind Steven Matz

Yandy Díaz singled four times, doubled and drove in four runs, and Steven Matz notched the victory against his former team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-7 o...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Cardinals try to sweep series against the Rays

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Tampa Bay Rays looking to sweep their three-game series

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Competing for rotation spot Matz allowed one hit and one walk in four shutout innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. He struck out three.

Impact Matz is now up to six scoreless frames covering two Grapefruit League outings. The 34-year-old left-hander is looking to open his first season with Tampa Bay as part of the starting rotation, which could occasionally give him streaming appeal in deep fantasy leagues for home starts at pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field based on matchups. Last regular season, Matz posted a quality 3.05 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 59:11 K:BB over 76.2 innings across time for St. Louis and Boston.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of touted pitching prospects seizing opportunity in Rays camp PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- When Brody Hopkins first walked into the Major League clubhouse at Charlotte Sports Park earlier this month, he coul...

MARCH 1 • MLB.COM

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