Rays vs Astros Odds

#3 P

Shane Baz: Sharp in no-decision

Aug 2nd

Baz allowed two runs, six hits and one walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Friday.

#2 CF

Richie Palacios: Set to miss at least four weeks

Aug 2nd

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Palacios will miss 4-to-6 weeks due to a right knee sprain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

#1 RF

Josh Lowe: Sitting down versus lefty

Aug 2nd

Lowe isn't in the Rays' lineup for Friday's game versus Houston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

#2 SS

Taylor Walls: Idle Friday

Aug 2nd

Walls isn't in the Rays' lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

#1 C

Ben Rortvedt: Sitting versus lefty

Aug 2nd

Rortvedt isn't in the Rays' lineup Friday against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

#1 LF

Kameron Misner: Summoned to big leagues

Aug 2nd

The Rays selected Misner's contract from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

#2 PROS

Xavier Isaac: Moved up to Double-A

Aug 2nd

The Rays promoted Isaac from High-A Bowling Green to Double-A Montgomery on Friday.

#2 P

Ryan Pepiot: Bullpen session coming Friday

Aug 2nd

Pepiot (knee) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.

#1 CF

Jonny DeLuca: Triples twice Wednesday

Aug 1st

DeLuca went 2-for-4 with a pair of triples and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Marlins.

#4 P

Taj Bradley: Stumbles vs. Marlins

Jul 31st

Bradley (6-5) took the loss Wednesday against Miami, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out six.

#2 CF

Jose Siri: Hitting bench amid slump

Jul 31st

Siri is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

#2 3B

Jose Caballero: Playing regularly in infield

Jul 31st

Caballero will start at third base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

#2 LF

Christopher Morel: Belts homer in Rays debut

Jul 31st

Morel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Marlins.

#2 P

Jeffrey Springs: Shakes off rust in 2024 debut

Jul 31st

Springs didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Miami, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk across 3.2 innings. He struck out three.

#17 PROS

Brayden Taylor: Promoted to Double-A

Jul 30th

The Rays promoted Taylor from High-A Bowling Green to Double-A Montgomery on Tuesday.

#2 BP

Garrett Cleavinger: Picks up seventh win

Jul 29th

Cleavinger (7-2) struck out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless eighth inning to earn the win Sunday against the Reds.

#16 PROS

Ty Johnson: Sent to Tampa Bay

Jul 28th

The Rays acquired Johnson, right-hander Hunter Bigge and infielder Christopher Morel from the Cubs on Sunday in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

#7 BP

Hunter Bigge: Included in Paredes package

Jul 28th

The Rays acquired Bigge, right-hander Ty Johnson and infielder Christopher Morel from the Cubs on Sunday in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

#1 BP

Edwin Uceta: Fans four in relief

Jul 28th

Uceta pitched two shutout innings of relief in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Reds, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision.

#1 CL

Pete Fairbanks: Picks up save No. 20

Jul 28th

Fairbanks notched his 20th save of the season Sunday against the Reds, allowing one hit while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

#1 DH

Yandy Diaz: Goes yard Saturday

Jul 28th

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Reds.

#6 P

Zack Littell: Blanks Cincy for fourth win

Jul 28th

Littell (4-7) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-0 victory over the Reds, scattering three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out five.

#7 BP

Tyler Alexander: Set for bulk relief Sunday

Jul 27th

Alexander is expected to serve as a bulk reliever for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

#4 BP

Shawn Armstrong: Serving as opener Sunday

Jul 27th

Armstrong will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

#12 PROS

Jackson Baumeister: Traded in Eflin deal

Jul 26th

Baumeister and minor-league outfielders Matthew Etzel and Mac Horvath were acquired by the Rays from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for starting pitcher Zach Eflin, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

#1 2B

Brandon Lowe: On bench Friday

Jul 26th

Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

#9 PROS

Brody Hopkins: Traded to Tampa Bay

Jul 25th

Hopkins, Aidan Smith and a player to be named later were traded from the Mariners to the Rays in exchange for Randy Arozarena on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

#3 PROS

Aidan Smith: Shipped to Rays

Jul 25th

Smith, Brody Hopkins and a player to be named later were traded from the Mariners to the Rays in exchange for Randy Arozarena on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

#1 3B

Isaac Paredes: Plates four in rout

Jul 25th

Paredes went 2-for-5 with a walk, a double, four RBI and two runs during Thursday's 13-0 win over the Blue Jays.

#5 P

Drew Rasmussen: Throwing heat on rehab assignment

Jul 25th

Rasmussen (elbow) gave up one hit and struck out a batter over a scoreless inning during his rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Durham.

#1 BP

Jason Adam: Takes loss against Jays

Jul 25th

Adam (4-2) allowed four earned runs (two earned) on two walks and two hits while striking out one to take the loss Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

#1 LF

Randy Arozarena: Productive in loss

Jul 24th

Arozarena went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

#1 P

Zach Eflin: Yields two runs in no-decision

Jul 24th

Eflin allowed two runs on six hits and struck out four without walking a batter over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

#18 PROS

Ian Seymour: Climbs to Triple-A

Jul 24th

Seymour was promoted from Double-A Montgomery to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday and allowed two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three in five innings for the Bulls.

#2 2B

Curtis Mead: Three hits in return to majors

Jul 20th

Mead went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Yankees.