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In line to start Tuesday Bradley has been added to the Rays' taxi squad and is in line to start Tuesday in Cincinnati, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bradley was optioned a day after his major-league debut last week, but he's now positioned for a long-term stay in the Rays' rotation with Jeffrey Springs (elbow) sidelined. The young right-hander struck out eight in his debut versus the Red Sox, getting charged with three runs over five innings along the way. He should be scooped back up in fantasy leagues where he was dropped.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Bradley was optioned to Triple-A Durham by the Rays on Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Bradley pitched well in his major-league debut Wednesday versus the Red Sox, getting charged with three runs over five innings while striking out eight. It had seemed like he would be given at least one more start while Zach Eflin (back) continues to recover, but now he can't be recalled for 10 days until he's replacing an injured player.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays win 12th straight, approach history as rookie Taj Bradley K's 8 in debut start

The Rays moved to 12-0 with a win over the Red Sox as No. 1 prospect Taj Bradley won his first major-league start. They're a win away from t...

APRIL 13, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Rays win 12th straight, approach history as rookie Taj Bradley K's 8 in debut start

Earns first big-league win Bradley (1-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out eight.

Impact Bradley proved himself in his MLB debut, recovering from a shaky start where he walked the game's first batter but bounced back to retire the next 10 of 12 batters he faced. The 22-year-old rookie was highly efficient, throwing 52 of 78 pitches for strikes and striking out eight batters over five solid innings. As Zach Eflin continues to recover from a back injury, Bradley is expected to be given at least one more start, tentatively scheduled for this weekend against Cincinnati.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' No. 1 prospect Bradley debuts with mom in stands ST. PETERSBURG -- Understanding the pressure Taj Bradley might feel making his Major League debut amid the Rays’ historic season-opening win...

APRIL 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Call-up official The Rays officially recalled Bradley from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Red Sox at Tropicana Field, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Time...

Impact The 22-year-old right-hander is getting his first promotion to the big leagues and will join the rotation as a replacement for Zach Eflin (back), who was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Though Eflin may miss just two turns through the rotation, Bradley could have a chance to stick around as the Rays' No. 5 starter over Josh Fleming if the rookie is able to hold his own in his first two big-league outings. Between stops at Durham and Double-A Montgomery in 2022, Bradley pitched to a 2.57 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 141:33 K:BB across 133.1 innings.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' No. 1 prospect, Taj Bradley, to debut as Eflin (back) heads to IL The Rays announced on Tuesday that they are calling up their top prospect, right-handed pitcher Taj Bradley. He's being promoted because rig...

APRIL 11, 2023 • MLB.COM

Set for MLB debut Wednesday Bradley will be recalled to make his major-league debut Wednesday versus the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He'll be filling in for the injured Zach Eflin (back). Bradley, 22, is one of the better pitching prospects in baseball, having posted a 2.57 ERA and 141:33 K:BB over 133.1 innings between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham in 2022. He's allowed four runs with eight strikeouts across seven frames in his first two starts with Durham in 2023. Bradley hasn't thrown more than 55 pitches in eight of those two outings, so it could be a relatively short start for him Wednesday. He could get another start next week, too.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 8 Tampa Bay Rays

The whole Rays operation relies heavily on a constant influx of young talent. So it's no surprise that Tampa Bay ranks quite highly on our y...

MARCH 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 8 Tampa Bay Rays

Optioned to minors Bradley was optioned Monday to minor-league camp, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bradley is the top pitching prospect in the Tampa Bay system, but the right-hander will open the season in the minors -- likely with Triple-A Durham. The 21-year-old can miss bats with multiple pitches and can locate them for strikes, so it's just a matter of when he's helping the Rays' pitching staff, not if.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fine after early exit Bradley was forced to exit his start in the second inning after being hit by a batted ball Saturday in Grapefruit League action against the Yankees, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports...

Impact Bradley was hit in the right leg by a comebacker after his first pitch of the second inning. He was lifted as a precaution, but after the game, he told the media he escaped without suffering a bruise. Bradley has impressed this spring in two appearances, posting two scoreless innings while striking out one.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top Rays pitching prospect Taj Bradley makes dazzling debut Notes | The 21-year-old right-hander sets down three Boston big-leaguers, earning praise and a cool souvenir.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Top prospect Bradley gets pumped, then gets souvenir FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Baseball’s top prospects carry hype with them everywhere they go, sometimes from the moment they’re drafted. These chose...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Makes good first impression Bradley impressed manager Kevin Cash during his first bullpen session of the spring, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "Very good pitch mix when he throws all four pitche...

Impact Cash saying that he likes it when Bradley throws all four pitches is noteworthy, as the 21-year-old righty generally leans on his mid-90s fastball and plus cutter, so the Rays will likely encourage him to incorporate his lesser pitches more often this spring. MLB Pipeline noted Bradley could pitch his way onto the big-league roster this spring because he is already on the 40-man roster and could be one of the team's more impressive pitchers in camp. It seems more likely that he heads to the Triple-A Durham rotation to put the finishing touches on his minor-league development, but Bradley could spend plenty of time in the majors this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE