TAYLOR WALLS NEWS

Bangs out two doubles Friday Walls went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The rookie shortstop ripped two-baggers against Alek Manoah in the fourth inning and Jacob Barnes in the seventh, with the latter driving in the final runs of the night for the Rays. Walls has started four of the last five games despite the presence of Wander Franco, going 5-for-14 with three doubles and five RBI, and his glove could ensure him steady playing time in the second half even if he never emerges as a consistent threat at the plate.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Ross Stripling on Saturday while the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan Yarbrough

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays

Three Tampa Bay relievers combined on five more scoreless innings, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and the Rays won their fifth consecutive game, 7-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep

Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Meadows gets 3 hits, Franco homers as Rays beat Blue Jays

Austin Meadows had three hits, including two RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays ended their 10-game road losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Springer homers again, Blue Jays hand Rays 5th straight loss

George Springer homered for the second straight day, Santiago Espinal hit his first career home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays Get Great News on Taylor Walls Injury Update The Tampa Bay Rays got great news with the latest Taylor Walls injury update.

JULY 3, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Reinstated from 10-day IL Walls (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls had been dealing with right wrist tendinitis since June 24, but he'll be back in action after spending the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. While the 24-year-old doesn't have as clear of a path toward playing time after Wander Franco was called up last week, Franco is able to play at multiple positions, so Walls could still see his fair share of time at shortstop. Across 18 games in June prior to his injury, he slashed .232/.338/.357 with a home run, four doubles, five RBI, four runs and three stolen bases.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stripling expected to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay

The Blue Jays will roll out Ross Stripling to the mound Saturday and the Rays plan to give Shane McClanahan the start

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Ross scheduled to start as Washington hosts Tampa Bay

The Nationals will roll out Joe Ross to the mound Tuesday and the Rays plan to give Rich Hill the start

JUNE 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Angels look to end 5-game skid against Rays

Los Angeles will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa Bay

JUNE 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Los Angeles takes 4-game skid into matchup with Tampa Bay

Los Angeles is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Tampa Bay

JUNE 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Slumping Angels look to break 3-game losing streak against Rays

Los Angeles heads into the matchup against Tampa Bay in a rut, losers of three straight

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Kiermaier ends combined no-hit bid, Rays top Red Sox 1-0

Kevin Kiermaier broke up a combined no-hit bid by the Boston Red Sox with a one-out double in the eighth inning and Manuel Margot scored on a wild pitch in the ninth to give the Ta...

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Notes: Walls to IL as precaution; Castillo's hat ST. PETERSBURG -- Rays shortstop Taylor Walls said he’s been playing through soreness in his right wrist for about two weeks, but after maki...

JUNE 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Moves to IL The Rays placed Walls on the 10-day injured list Thursday with right wrist tendinitis, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walls was scratched prior to Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Red Sox with the wrist issue, which was believed to be only a minor concern before he surprisingly landed on the IL a day later. His move off the active roster at least temporarily clears up the logjam in the Rays infield that was created when top prospect Wander Franco was promoted to the big leagues earlier this week. While Walls is on the shelf, Franco should see most of the starts at shortstop, freeing up second base and third base for Brandon Lowe and Joey Wendle, respectively.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Rays

Boston's Martinez puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Rays

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays stop 7-game skid, beat AL East-leading Red Sox 8-2

Austin Meadows, Mike Zunino and Brandon Lowe homered to help the Tampa Bay Rays stop a seven-game losing streak by beating the the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox 8-2

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Pulled from Wednesday's lineup Walls was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox with right wrist soreness, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Walls was penciled in to start and shortstop and bat eighth, but he's now absent from the starting nine due to the wrist issue. He's available off the bench, so the injury appears to be a minor concern. Brett Phillips entered the lineup in his place.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Walls is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls started the past three games and will receive the day off in the series finale. Joey Wendle will shift to shortstop while Yandy Diaz starts at the hot corner.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Walls isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls went 1-for-5 with a double, a run, two walks and a strikeout across the last two games. Joey Wendle will shift to shortstop and bat sixth.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in win Walls went 3-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over Baltimore.

Impact All three of the shortstop's hits were singles. Walls also stole second and scored on a Yandy Diaz single in the third inning, then followed up with a two-RBI single in the fourth. Through 71 plate appearances, Walls is slashing .250/.366/.367 with a home run, seven RBI, eight runs scored and three steals. The rookie is more known for speed than power, but his fantasy impact is limited since he frequently hits in the bottom half of the order.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena slam, Rays 'pen hand Orioles 15th road loss in row

Randy Arozarena hit his first career grand slam, Tampa Bay relievers threw seven no-hit innings, and the Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 15th consecutive road loss with a 7...

JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Blasts first big-league homer Walls went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and a walk in Wednesday's extra-innings loss to Washington.

Impact The shortstop enjoyed a memorable moment in the seventh inning, going deep to right field for his first major-league homer. Walls also contributed a stolen base following a fourth-inning walk. Speed is more of his game -- Walls has stolen as many as 31 bases in a single minor-league season but has topped out at 10 homers -- so fantasy managers looking to roster him should frame their expectations accordingly.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castro hits RBI double in 2-run 11th, Nats beat Rays 9-7

Starlin Castro hit an RBI double during a two-run 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 9-7

JUNE 10, 2021 • Associated Press