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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

4 HOURS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rays and Blue Jays square off with series tied 1-1

The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Rays place OF Victor Mesa Jr. (hamstring) on injured list Deadspin | Rays place OF Victor Mesa Jr. (hamstring) on injured list

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Rays place Mesa (hamstring) on IL, recall C Piper among series of moves ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays placed Victor Mesa Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday afternoon due to a strained left hamstring, as expect...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Report: Rays placing OF Victor Mesa (hamstring) on injured list Deadspin | Report: Rays placing OF Victor Mesa (hamstring) on injured list

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Move to IL official The Rays placed Mesa on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left hamstring strain.

Impact Mesa had missed out on three straight starts after experiencing tightness in the same hamstring before he made his return to the lineup for Tuesday's 10-5 loss to the Blue Jays. He was unable to finish out the game, however, as he aggravated the injury early in the contest and will now get some more extended time off to recover. The Rays haven't provided a timeline for Mesa's return, but given the recurring nature of the injury, he should be expected to miss more than the minimum 10 days. Jonny DeLuca and Ryan Vilade will likely be the main beneficiaries of added playing time in right field in Mesa's absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed to injured list The Rays are likely to place Mesa (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Mesa aggravated a left hamstring injury in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays. There's no word yet on the severity, but Mesa will need some time on the IL to recover. Jonny DeLuca and Ryan Vilade could see increased reps in right field while Mesa is sidelined.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates hamstring Tuesday Manager Kevin Cash said Mesa aggravated his left hamstring injury Tuesday and could require a trip to the 10-day injured list, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact Mesa was back in the lineup Tuesday after missing the previous three contests. He was hit by a pitch in the second inning against Toronto and was lifted for a pinch hitter ahead of his second plate appearance in the fourth. Mesa is slashing .214/.288/.447 across 179 trips to the plate this season and has three multi-hit games this month.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Mesa (hamstring) is starting in right field and batting sixth Tuesday against the Blue jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 24-year-old didn't start the past three games after exiting Friday's contest due to left hamstring tightness, but he's back in action Tuesday against Toronto righty Jose Soriano. Mesa has been performing well at the plate lately with five extra-base hits (two homers) and a .955 OPS across his last eight games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Blue Jays to open 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays start a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Remains out Monday Mesa (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Orioles.

Impact Mesa has not started a game since exiting Friday's contest against the Orioles with left hamstring tightness, though he did appear as a pinch hitter Saturday. The outfielder is considered day-to-day. Ryan Vilade will handle right field for the Rays on Monday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Orioles look to extend win streak, take on the Rays

The Baltimore Orioles will try to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Omitted from lineup Sunday Mesa (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Mesa exited Friday's 6-5 loss after seven innings due to left hamstring tightness and will be left out of the starting nine for a second straight day. According to MLB.com, manager Kevin Cash labeled Mesa as day-to-day and said that the young outfielder is "going to be OK," so Mesa appears likely to avoid a stint on the injured list. Mesa was able to make a pinch-hitting appearance in Saturday's 4-3 extra-inning loss, which suggests that his absence Sunday may have more to do with a lefty (Trevor Rogers) starting for the Orioles than the hamstring injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays host Baltimore Orioles, look to end home slide

The Tampa Bay Rays aim to stop their three-game home losing streak with a win against the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Sitting out Saturday Mesa (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Mesa was pulled from Friday's contest due to tightness in his left hamstring, and he'll take a day off Saturday to heal. Jonny DeLuca will fill in as Tampa Bay's right fielder and bat sixth.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring tightness Mesa was removed from Friday's game against the Orioles with left hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Manager Kevin Cash said after the game that he doesn't believe Mesa is dealing with anything serious and can be considered day-to-day. If he ends up having to sit out a game or two, Jonny DeLuca would figure to take over as Tampa Bay's right fielder.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Beavers' 2-run pinch-hit single sparks the Orioles' 6-5 win over the Rays

Dylan Beavers hit a two-run, pinch-hit single in the seventh to put Baltimore ahead to stay, Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser homered, and the Orioles beat Tampa Bay 6-5 to snap...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Walls HRs from both sides of the plate for 2nd time in his career as Rays beat A's 12-4

Taylor Walls homered from both sides of the plate for the second time in his career, Nick Martinez tossed a complete game and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth straight game, 12-...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Goes yard Saturday Mesa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Mesa is now 5-for-11 with four extra-base hits over his last three games. The outfielder got the Rays on the board with his blast in the fourth inning. Mesa is now batting .220 with a .754 OPS, nine homers, 19 RBI, 19 runs scored, five stolen bases, three doubles and two triples over 50 contests this season. He continues to work primarily in a strong-side platoon role.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Palacio, Victor Mesa Jr. lead the Rays past the Mariners, 3-2

Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in the sixth inning, Victor Mesa Jr. homered and the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday ni...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Logs fifth steal Mesa went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Mesa has a pair of multi-hit efforts over his last two games after going 0-for-14 over the previous four contests. The outfielder's inconsistency at the plate will likely lead to him remaining in a strong-side platoon role in right field for the foreseeable future. Mesa is batting .219 with a .739 OPS, eight home runs, five steals, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored, three doubles and two triples over 155 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Mesa Jr. Made Rays Franchise History Against Rockies When the starting lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays was announced for the finale in their three-game set on the road at Coors Field against the...

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Junior Caminero, Victor Mesa Jr., lead Rays past Rockies Deadspin | Junior Caminero, Victor Mesa Jr., lead Rays past Rockies

AUGUST 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Junior Caminero homers and Victor Mesa Jr. triples twice as Rays beat Rockies 4-0 for 3-game sweep

Victor Mesa Jr. tripled twice, Junior Caminero homered for the third time in the series, and the AL-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 for a three-game sweep

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

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