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Jacob Melton - Encouraging start to spring Melton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact After joining the Rays this past offseason as part of the Brandon Lowe trade, Melton made a strong impression in his second game of the spring. While it looks like the 25-year-old outfielder is set to begin the year in a part-time role, a strong spring could increase Melton's chances of earning more frequent at-bats. It's worth mentioning Chandler Simpson is nursing a tight left hamstring, which further opens the door for Melton in the outfield for the time being.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Defeat Rays in Spring Training Home Opener PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates fell behind early, but rallied later on to get the win in their Spring Training home opener. The Pirates...

5 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Melton's eventful game: Diving catch in wind, loud homer through it BRADENTON, Fla. -- Jacob Melton had two very different experiences with balls soaring through the sky on a windy Sunday afternoon at LECOM P...

5 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Feeling welcome in new home, B. Lowe forever grateful to Rays BRADENTON, Fla. -- Sitting down with Pirates manager Don Kelly at the beginning of his first Spring Training with his new team, Brandon Lowe...

7 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Jadher Areinamo - Departs with hamstring issue Areinamo was pulled from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh due to right hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Areinamo started at third base for the Rays on Sunday, but he was replaced by Logan Davidson in the third inning. Prior to exiting, Areinamo went 1-for-1 with a run scored. Per Topkin, Tampa Bay is calling Areinamo's removal precautionary.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls - Scratched from lineup Sunday Walls was removed from the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game versus Pittsburgh due to oblique tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls had been set to make his first spring appearance, which would have also been his first game action since early September of last year, as he ended the campaign on the 60-day IL due to sports hernia surgery. Per Topkin, Walls' removal from the lineup Sunday was precautionary, but the Rays figure to take a cautious approach to his return to action given that the spring slate has just gotten underway. Raynel Delgado has taken Walls' place at shortstop and in the leadoff spot against the Pirates.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls - Making spring debut Sunday Walls (sports hernia) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls underwent sports hernia surgery in early September last year, ending his season after 101 games and 317 plate appearances. A .195/.286/.298 career hitter over parts of five big-league seasons with the Rays, Walls may have the leg up on prospect Carson Williams for the starting job at shortstop thanks to his plus defense.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Davidson, Martin stand out in Rays' first spring training game The final score was not in the Rays' favor today as they dropped their first spring training game against the Braves by a score of 5-1. The...

1 DAY AGO • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

McClanahan faces hitters on long road to recovery: 'We're so close' PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The last time Shane McClanahan stared down the mound and saw a hitter standing in the batter’s box, he still didn’t...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Shane McClanahan - Faces live hitters McClanahan (triceps) threw live batting practice Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Saturday marked McClanahan's first time facing live hitters since July, when he made two rehab starts at Triple-A Durham before undergoing season-ending surgery. His session lasted just 16 pitches at roughly 80 percent intensity, but it's still a step in the right direction for the 28-year-old southpaw. He'll look to build his workload during spring training and aim to be part of the Rays' rotation when the regular season begins.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Uceta (shoulder) gets good news, but Opening Day still uncertain PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays received relatively good news about injured reliever Edwin Uceta on Friday, but there is still a chance he’...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Jonny DeLuca - In Saturday's lineup DeLuca (hamstring/quad) will start in center field and bat seventh during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact DeLuca ended the 2025 campaign on the 60-day IL with a right quad strain, but after a full offseason of recovery, he's ready to return to the field for the Rays' spring opener. As one of the team's few right-handed outfield bats, the 27-year-old figures to see regular action against southpaws this year.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Double-A Montgomery ace gets first start of spring training for the Rays As usual, the Rays will be starting spring training with the non-roster pitchers to give them a strong look prior to the season. It's a Rays...

1 DAY AGO • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Edwin Uceta - MRI shows inflammation, impingement An MRI on Uceta's shoulder revealed inflammation and what looks like a slight impingement, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact All things considered, this is good news for one of the Rays' top bullpen arms. Uceta will receive a cortisone shot, and the hope is that he can resume throwing in a week or so. He will be cutting it close for Opening Day, and Griffin Jax's draft price figures to climb as a result, though it does not sound like Uceta is currently in danger of missing extended regular-season action.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nichols' first Grapefruit start? His parents wouldn't miss it PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It’s not anything like starting Opening Day, but Rays prospect T.J. Nichols was grateful and appreciative when he le...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Predicting 2026 AL East standings: Where do Rays land? In arguably the fiercest division in baseball, the options are nearly endless. A Blue Jays club that was projected to be last or second to l...

2 DAYS AGO • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Edwin Uceta - Undergoes MRI on injured shoulder Uceta underwent an MRI on his injured right shoulder Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Uceta had a setback with the shoulder when he played catch Thursday, so he had imaging and will see a doctor Friday. Even if Uceta does not have structural damage in the shoulder, it will take him a while to get ramped up, putting his Opening Day availability in doubt. If healthy, Uceta is expected to be in the mix for saves in the Rays bullpen.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Simpson - Nursing hamstring injury Simpson will not play in the Rays' first several Grapefruit League games due to a tight left hamstring, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Much of Simpson's value comes from his speed, so the Rays will proceed cautiously with him so he doesn't suffer a setback. If healthy, Simpson is in line to be the team's primary left fielder this season. He slashed .295/.326/.345 with 44 stolen bases over 109 contests in his rookie season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays' division rival receives unfortunate news ahead of spring training The rival Orioles have had an offseason for the ages as they've added the likes of Taylor Ward, Ryan Helsley, Shane Baz, and 5-time All-Star...

2 DAYS AGO • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Why defense is key for revamped Rays roster This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly...

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Rays reliever Edwin Uceta didn't feel great when testing shoulder playing catch

Tampa Bay reliever Edwin Uceta didn't feel great when testing his cranky right shoulder

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rays' high-profile reliever will be removed from WBC roster due to injury The World Baseball Classic is set on a huge stage with a ton of pride and praise at stake. It's not quite at the level of the FIFA World Cup...

3 DAYS AGO • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Edwin Uceta - Headed to doctor after setback Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Uceta (shoulder) will visit the doctor after he "didn't feel great" the longer he played catch Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times report...

Impact Uceta reported to camp with a sore shoulder and has now encountered a setback. More will be know following Uceta's visit to the doctor, but even if he doesn't have structural damage he will need time to get built up. A stint on the injured list to begin the season looks like a distinct possibility. Uceta, if healthy, is among the Rays relievers in the mix to serve as closer this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

3 non-roster invitees to keep tabs on during Rays' spring training The most intriguing part of spring training baseball is the excitement around the non-roster invitees and witnessing whether or not they'll...

3 DAYS AGO • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Rays appoint Rasmussen for his first Opening Day start Drew Rasmussen, who made a career-high 31 starts in 2025, was named as the Rays' Opening Day starter on Thursday. He'll face off against the...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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