Victor Mesa Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Stays hot in win Mesa went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Astros.

Impact Mesa got the Rays on the board with a solo shot in the fifth inning before adding a stolen base in the seventh. The 25-year-old is now riding a modest seven-game hitting streak, delivering three homers, six RBI, six runs scored and three stolen bases during that stretch. For the year, he's slashing .250/.316/.500 with 13 long balls, 28 RBI, 28 runs scored and nine steals across 214 plate appearances.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero's walk-off homer sends Rays to playoff-clinching 3-1 win over Astros

Junior Caminero hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a playoff berth with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rays denied potential playoff clinch as Braves win 3-1 behind Martín Pérez and Austin Riley

The Tampa Bay Rays were prevented from possibly becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth when Martín Pérez threw seven scoreless innings and Austin Riley’s run-scoring sin...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

First home run since return Mesa went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win against Atlanta.

Impact Mesa logged his first home run since coming off of the injured list (hamstring) at the beginning of September. The left-hander's hot hitting since his return going 11-for-30 (.367) with four RBI since his return, and is working on a five-game hitting streak. The 25-year-old also got caught stealing and was picked off during the game, which makes him now 8-for-12 on steals for the season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays enjoy confidence-building, back-to-back wins over Braves as bats gain momentum for playoffs

The Tampa Bay Rays’ confidence is soaring after two convincing wins at the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of first-place teams

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Victor Mesa Jr. hits homer in support of Jax as Rays top Braves 7-2 in matchup of first-place teams

Victor Mesa Jr. had two hits, including a home run, Griffin Jax gave up only two hits and one run in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2 to clinch the s...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Junior Caminero hits his 39th homer as the Rays beat the Braves 7-1

Junior Caminero hits his 39th home run, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Aranda and Palacios homer as Rays overcome first Rangers grand slam of season in 7-6 win

Jonathan Aranda and Richie Palacios homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame the first grand slam of the season by Texas in a 7-6 victory, ending a 10-game road losing streak again...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Sitting Thursday The Rays don't have Mesa in the lineup Thursday against the Rangers.

Impact Mesa has gone 3-for-8 across the two games he's played in since returning from a strained left hamstring Tuesday. He'll get some rest Thursday while Jonny DeLuca gets the start in right field and bats fifth.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Morabito sparks Mets with 3-run double for first hit, makes dazzling catch in 10-4 win vs. Rays

Rookie Nick Morabito shines in the New York Mets' 10-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Three hits in return to lineup Tuesday Mesa went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Mets.

Impact With Jonny DeLuca getting the nod in center field against southpaw Sean Manaea and Ryan Vilade manning first base in place of Jonathan Aranda, Mesa was the last man standing on the right field depth chart. He made only his second start of the season against a same-handed pitcher and came through with a surprisingly productive effort, tying his season high in hits and crossing the plate in the third and eighth innings. It was Mesa's first game action since Aug. 18 due to a hamstring strain, but he may be able to escape getting pigeon-holed as a platoon player if he keeps it up -- over 48 career plate appearances against left-handed pitching, the 24-year-old has a .302/.348/.465 slash line and just a 14.6 percent strikeout rate.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Freddy Peralta stymies former team and Yandy Díaz powers AL-best Rays to 6-2 win over Mets

Freddy Peralta pitched six terrific innings against his former team, Yandy Díaz homered and doubled, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Rays get Mesa back from IL, recall reliever Cook ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays reinstated Victor Mesa Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon, as expected, getting the athletic o...

SEPTEMBER 1 • MLB.COM

Comes off IL The Rays reinstated Mesa (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The 24-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 18 due to a strained left hamstring, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after going 4-for-18 with two homers during a five-game rehab assignment. Mesa and Jonny DeLuca could operate as a platoon in right field, with Mesa holding the advantage for playing time as a left-handed hitter.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mets bring 1-0 series lead over Rays into game 2

The New York Mets bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Slated for activation Tuesday Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Mesa (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Mesa played five rehab games with Triple-A Durham, going 4-for-18 with a pair of home runs. The 24-year-old landed on the IL in mid-August with a strained left hamstring. Once back on the active roster, Mesa will likely be mixed and matched with Jonny DeLuca in right field.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rays take on the Mets on home winning streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Mets looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Rays face the Padres leading series 1-0

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the San Diego Padres

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Padres visit the Rays to begin 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the San Diego Padres to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Tigers and Rays meet in series rubber match

The Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Tigers host the Rays on 4-game home losing streak

The Detroit Tigers look to stop their four-game home skid with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Scheduled for rehab assignment Mesa (hamstring) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact Mesa landed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 19 after aggravating a left hamstring injury. Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters Monday that Mesa will play "a couple of games" in Durham, and if all goes well, the 24-year-old outfielder could be back with the parent club when eligible to come off the IL on Saturday.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers aim to end 5-game slide, play the Rays

The Detroit Tigers aim to break a five-game losing streak when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Rays look to break skid in matchup with the Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays come into the matchup against the Baltimore Orioles after losing three straight games

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Orioles host the Rays to start 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

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