The Tampa Bay Rays leverage strategic innovation and a consistent flow of emerging prospects to remain contenders in the American League East. Though they have yet to claim a World Series title, the Rays' resourceful approach yields perennial playoff aspirations. Fans watch closely as they contend in one of MLB's toughest divisions.
Tampa Bay Rays
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Projected Starts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
|
Drew Rasmussen | Tue, 5/5/2026 | |
| 2. |
|
Shane McClanahan | Wed, 5/6/2026 | |
| 3. |
|
Jesse Scholtens | Thu, 5/7/2026 | |
| 4. |
|
Steven Matz | TBD | |
| 5. |
|
Nick Martinez | Mon, 5/4/2026 | |
| 6. |
|
Griffin Jax | TBD | |
Tampa Bay Rays
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|---|---|---|---|
| CL |
|
Bryan Baker | |
| RP |
|
Casey Legumina | |
| RP |
|
Cole Sulser | |
| RP |
|
Hunter Bigge | |
| RP |
|
Ian Seymour | |
| RP |
|
Kevin Kelly | |
| RP |
|
Yoendrys Gómez | |
| Injured List | ||
|---|---|---|
| LF |
|
Gavin Lux |
| RP |
|
Michael Grove |
| SP |
|
Ryan Pepiot |
| RP |
|
Steven Wilson |
Tampa Bay Rays
|
Fri, May 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF |
|
Chandler Simpson |
| 2 | 3B |
|
Junior Caminero |
| 3 | 1B |
|
Ryan Vilade |
| 4 | DH |
|
Yandy Díaz |
| 5 | 2B |
|
Ben Williamson |
| 6 | CF |
|
Jonny DeLuca |
| 8 | C |
|
Nick Fortes |
| 9 | SS |
|
Taylor Walls |
| Bench Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| CF |
|
Cedric Mullins |
| C |
|
Hunter Feduccia |
| 1B |
|
Jonathan Aranda |
| 2B |
|
Richie Palacios |
