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Victor Mesa Jr. - Idle again Wednesday Mesa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Mesa will remain on the bench for the third time in as many days while the Rays have faced off against left-handed starting pitchers in all three games of their series with the Red Sox. The Rays will go with Austin Slater in right field in place of Mesa, who is batting just .176 with one home run, three RBI and four runs in 12 games for Tampa Bay since being promoted from Triple-A Durham on May 24.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Simpson - Exiting lineup Wednesday Simpson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox.

Impact Simpson returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing three starts with left thumb soreness. He went hitless in that contest and the left-handed hitter will now sit out Wednesday's matinee versus Boston southpaw Jake Bennett. Ryan Vilade will cover left field for the Rays.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strong Farm System Will Be Key for Rays at MLB Trade Deadline The Tampa Bay Rays are continuing to try to bounce back from a bad stretch, but they are still a real threat in the American League. For mos...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rays vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – June 10 The Tampa Bay Rays and Yandy Diaz will take on the Boston Red Sox and Wilyer Abreu on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. ET, in the final of a three-gam...

4 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Red Sox aim to end 3-game road skid, play the Rays

The Boston Red Sox visit the Tampa Bay Rays looking to stop a three-game road skid

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Nick Martinez, Rays hold down Red Sox to seal series win Deadspin | Nick Martinez, Rays hold down Red Sox to seal series win

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Martinez back on track with 8th quality start in Rays' win over Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG -- The way Nick Martinez saw it, he and the rest of the Rays staff simply ran into a “buzzsaw” in the form of the Tigers line...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Comeback attempt not enough for Red Sox as struggles compound ST. PETERSBURG -- A late-inning comeback victory is going to happen for the Red Sox at some point. It has to, right? You had the feeling it...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ryan Vilade - 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Baker - Collects 18th save Baker earned the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox after tossing a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Baker was brought out for a second-straight night to close things out for the Rays, and he needed just 13 pitches (seven strikes) to do so Tuesday. He's converted seven-straight save opportunities, and his 18 saves are tied with Mason Miller for second-most in the majors behind Cade Smith (21). Given that he's come out of the bullpen in two-straight games, it's unlikely that Baker will be deployed for Wednesday's series finale against Boston.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Gameday: Red Sox 3, Rays 4 Final Score (06/09/2026) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Rays at Tropicana Field

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Nick Martinez - Quality start vs. Boston Martinez (6-2) earned the win against the Red Sox on Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out two across seven innings. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Martinez was dominant through his first seven innings, yielding just one run while tossing only 67 pitches. He was brought back out for the eighth inning but proceeded to give up three-straight hits, including a two-run double to Marcelo Mayer, before being pulled. Still, Martinez came away with his eighth quality start of the season, four of which have come over his last five starts. He'll take a 2.43 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 77.2 innings into his next start, which is slated for next week on the road against the Dodgers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays Send Haul of Prospects for Tarik Skubal in Hypothetical Trade Proposal The Tampa Bay Rays were able to get back on track Monday night in a 3-1 victory against the Boston Red Sox. As the team starts to eye the su...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

MLB Gameday live updates: Red Sox at Rays game on 06/09/2026 free Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Rays at Tropicana Field

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Consecutive series losses cost the Rays their spot in the top five | Sporting News The Yankees are right on their heels.

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Daniel Pierce - Sidelined at Single-A Pierce is on the 7-day injured list at Single-A Charleston due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact He missed time earlier this season with a calf strain, per Ian Cundall of Baseball America, so it could be an aggravation of that injury. Pierce, the No. 14 overall pick in last year's draft, is hitting .252 with four home runs, six steals and a 28.6 percent strikeout rate in 34 games at Single-A.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls - Not in lineup Tuesday Walls is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Walls has dealt with a hamstring issue this month, but this seems to be a routine day of rest. Ben Williamson will draw the start at shortstop for the Rays.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Aranda - Exiting starting lineup Aranda is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Red Sox.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Aranda has been an everyday player for the Rays this season, but he'll begin this one on the bench as the Red Sox send southpaw Payton Tolle to the bump. Ryan Vilade will play first base and bat cleanup for Tampa Bay.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Simpson - Returning to lineup Tuesday Simpson (thumb) will start in left field and bat third in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Simpson missed the past three games while battling left thumb soreness, but he appeared in Monday's contest as a pinch runner and is feeling well enough to give it a go Tuesday in a full-time capacity. The speedster is in the midst of a 1-for-21 slide at the plate.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays in a Get-Right Spot Facing Red Sox After Skid The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t exactly in free fall, but their steady decline continues to be in full effect. While they took a game from the Mia...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Taitn Gray - Shelved at Single-A Single-A Charleston placed Gray on its 7-day injured list June 1 due to an unspecified issue.

Impact Gray's move to the IL temporarily halts what's been a magnificent first season in the professional ranks for the 18-year-old, who has settled in at first base after being listed as a catcher when he was selected in the third round of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft. Prior to hitting the shelf, Gray produced a .286/.406/.474 slash line with a 16.8 percent walk rate and 21.9 percent strikeout rate over 192 plate appearances with Charleston.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Last Night In Baseball: Yankees, Guardians Go Extra In Division-Leader Clash

The Yankees and Guardians clashed in a key series for both, the Brewers and A's could not stop hitting, the Angels got oh-so-close, Trey Man...

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Yankees, Guardians Go Extra In Division-Leader Clash

Red Sox vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Tuesday, June 9 The Tampa Bay Rays are keeping pace with the New York Yankees for the top spot in the American League East. At 38-25, they're well ahead of...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rays Tarik Skubal Trade Idea Could Completely Flip AL East Race The Tampa Bay Rays are going through a little bit of a rough patch lately. They had the lead in the American League East, but have allowed t...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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Last Night In Baseball: Yankees, Guardians Go Extra In Division-Leader Clash