Set for bulk-relief role Wacha is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Brent Honeywell in Sunday's game against the Yankees, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though Honeywell was once of the top starting pitching prospects in all of baseball, Berry notes that the Rays are likely just planning on the right-hander covering an inning or two before giving way to Wacha. As a result of pitching behind an opener, Wacha may struggle to reach the five innings he covered in his Rays debut April 5 against the Boston, but the arrangement should improve the 29-year-old's chances of factoring into any decision.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankees take 3-game slide into matchup with Rays New York will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Yankees take on Tampa Bay

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs first homer Arozarena went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Yankees.

Impact His first homer of the season came in his seventh game, as he clobbered a Domingo German pitch 420 feet to center field in the third inning. Arozarena also struck out once, and his 1:11 BB:K to begin the season has been a big factor in his inability to repeat his incredible postseason power numbers from 2020.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Swats third homer Meadows went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Yankees.

Impact He got things rolling for the Rays by taking Domingo German deep in the first inning. Meadows appears to have put a down 2020 behind him, going yard three times in eight games already after managing only four homers in 36 games last year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collects second win Kittredge (2-0) picked up the win Saturday, giving up one hit and one walk over 1.2 scoreless innings of relief while striking out one in a 4-0 victory over the Yankees.

Impact After Chris Archer (forearm) was forced from the game in the third inning, the Rays bullpen took over and finished off the combined shutout, with Kittredge getting credit for the win as the first man on the mound after Archer. Tampa hasn't yet resorted to their patented openers and bulk relievers formula on a consistent basis this year, but if they do, Kittredge would be one of the bullpen arms likely to benefit from the relief wins generated.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Major-league debut on tap Honeywell was recalled by the Rays on Saturday and will serve as the opener for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Honeywell made one Grapefruit League start this spring and allowed one run on one hit and one walk in one inning against the Red Sox. The right-hander hasn't pitched in affiliated ball since 2017 due to various arm injuries, but he'll make his season debut during Sunday's series finale at home against the Yankees.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on injured list Archer (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Archer suffered a right forearm injury during Saturday's start against the Yankees that forced him to be removed in the third inning. However, manager Kevin Cash said that Archer's injury isn't anything too serious and was optimistic that the right-hander would only be forced to miss one start. Brent Honeywell was recalled by the Rays in a corresponding move and will serve as the opener for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed to injured list Archer (forearm) will likely require time on the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Archer was pulled from Saturday's start against the Yankees in the third inning and has been initially diagnosed with right lateral forearm tightness. Although manager Kevin Cash believes that the right-hander will require a stay on the IL due to the injury, the skipper is optimistic that Archer could only need to miss one start. Cash thinks that the injury could just be tendinitis and said that the issue isn't anything too serious.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Meadows, Arozarena homer, AL champ Rays beat Yankees 4-0 Austin Meadows and Randy Arozarena homered off Domingo Germán, helping the Tampa Bay Rays extend their mastery over the New York Yankees with a 4-0 victory

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with forearm injury Archer left Saturday's start against the Yankees due to right lateral forearm tightness, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Archer was removed from Saturday's contest in the third inning after he allowed three hits and no walks while striking out four in 2.1 scoreless innings. He'll be evaluated further Sunday to determine the extent of his injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits with trainer Archer left Saturday's start in the third inning with an apparent injury, Marc Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact It was not evident what type of issue forced Archer from the game, but he was checked out on the mound by the team trainer and exited the game after that. Archer's status will be updated again when more details are available.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two Wendle went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-5 win over the Yankees.

Impact Wendle's two-run double off Nick Nelson in the third inning proved to be decisive as it put the Rays up 5-4, a lead the team would not relinquish. The 30-year-old continues to have a solid start to the season, slashing .300/.300/.550 from the six-hole. He has not drawn a walk yet this year, but he has racked up seven RBI across six games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Zunino isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino went hitless with a run and one strikeout in Friday's win over the Yankees, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Francisco Mejia will take over behind the dish Saturday, batting ninth.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Margot isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees due to a tweaked groin, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Impact Margot will be on the bench for a second straight game, and manager Kevin Cash revealed that the center fielder has been dealing with a groin issue in recent days. However, Margot will be available as a pinch hitter Saturday and is expected to return to the lineup Sunday with left-hander Jordan Montgomery starting for the Yankees. Brett Phillips will take over in center field Saturday, batting eighth.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Archer expected to start for Tampa Bay against New York The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Judge still sore; Jays' Hernández to C-19 IL Aaron Judge’s health is once again a concern for the New York Yankees

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first win Hill (1-0) allowed four runs on four hits over six innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Yankees.

Impact While his line doesn't look terribly impressive, the only damage on Hill came during a four-run fourth for the Yankees that included a two-run Aaron Hicks homer. Sandwiched between that nightmare inning were five perfect frames with five punchouts. The 41-year-old lefty will carry a 7.20 ERA into Wednesday's home contest against Texas.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Judge still sore; Jays' Hernández to C-19 IL Aaron Judge’s health is once again a concern for the New York Yankees

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in three runs Lowe went 1-for-5 with a three-run double in Friday's 10-5 win over the Yankees.

Impact Lowe's bases-clearing double in the fourth inning blew the game wide open for the Rays, giving them an 8-5 lead. Through 15 at-bats prior to Friday, the 26-year-old had yet to drive in a run this season. He owns a .794 OPS through 27 plate appearances.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits in win Meadows went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 10-5 win against the Yankees.

Impact Meadows was just 1-for-11 over his last three games but was able to boost his season batting average to .269 with his first multi-hit effort of the year. He scored during the third and fourth innings after a walk and a single.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in two Adames went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Friday's 10-5 win over the Yankees.

Impact Adames started the Rays' scoring parade with an RBI double in the second inning before capping off the big win with a solo shot in the seventh. After a brutal 4-for-19 start, the 25-year-old shortstop doubled his extra-base hit total and raised his season OPS to .813.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kluber far from his best, pulled early in Yankees' loss to Rays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Well, that was some day in the Yankees’ universe. A few hours after Aaron Boone repeatedly stumbled through explainin...

APRIL 9 • NEWSDAY.COM

Hill sharp, Kluber roughed up as Rays beat Yankees 10-5 Rich Hill pitched six strong innings, Austin Meadows led a hit parade against Corey Kluber and New York’s bullpen, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 10-5 to snap a four-game...

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Margot is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 26-year-old is 6-for-20 with one homer, one triple, three runs and five RBI through six games this season, but he'll take a seat Friday with Brett Phillips (hamstring) coming off the injured list to start in center field. Margot should still see plenty of action going forward with Kevin Kiermaier (quadriceps) out for the next few weeks.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees vs. Rays prediction: Have faith in Corey Kluber New item on the Citi Field menu this weekend is called the “Michael Conforto.” Dish contains “Elbow” macaroni served with “Lean” beef. The Y...

APRIL 9 • NYPOST.COM

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