Tampa Bay Rays

Zach Eflin struggled in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Brewers, allowing three earned runs on six hits while striking out six over 5.2 innings.

Fantasy Impact: He did not issue any walks and took his fourth loss of the season. Despite this rough outing, Eflin's season ERA slightly increased to 4.17, and his WHIP remains respectable at 1.17. His ability to maintain a high strikeout-to-walk ratio and a decent K/9 suggests potential for better days ahead, though consistency remains an issue. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his performance trends but might consider other options if his ERA continues to climb.

Jose Siri had his three game suspension reduced to two games following an appeal. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Siri began serving the suspension Wednesday and was not in the lineup against the Brewers. The suspension stems from a bench-clearing brawl on Tuesday. Siri will be eligible to return to the lineup on Saturday.

Josh Lowe has been sent on a rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Thursday. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lowe was expected to return last weekend, but his return was delayed due to hamstring tightness. He is expected to be evaluated on a daily basis on this rehab stint.

The Rays released Dominic Smith from his minor league contract. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith signed a minor league deal with the Rays at the end of March. He'll look to sign a major league deal with another team.

Isaac Paredes is out of the Rays lineup on Wednesday against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: Paredes and Jose Siri are both getting the afternoon off for the Rays.

Ryan Pepiot delivered a masterclass performance in Monday's 1-0 win over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and no walks while striking out seven. This outing is a testament to Pepiot's growing reliability and effectiveness on the mound, lowering his ERA to 3.12 and WHIP to an impressive 0.87 for the season. His consistent strikeout ability, with a K/9 rate now standing at 9.9, continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward strikeouts and WHIP.

Jason Adam delivered under pressure, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out two to notch a save in the Rays' 1-0 win over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores a season of solid reliability from Adam, who now boasts a 1.29 ERA and a 0.64 WHIP through 15 appearances. His ability to maintain a low BABIP (.129) and a decent strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.00) suggests that while he might not be the flashiest option in fantasy leagues, his consistency, especially in holds and now increasingly in save situations, makes him a viable option for fantasy managers in need of steady bullpen contributions.

The Rays have recalled Jacob Lopez from Triple-A Durham. (Source: Rays PR on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Lopez is set to join the Rays for the second time this season and will operate out of the bullpen. Chris Devenski was placed on the injured list in the corresponding move.

The Rays have placed Chris Devenski on the 15-day IL with right knee tendinitis. (Source: Rays PR on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Devenski has not pitched since Friday, so the injury was likely bothering him over the weekend. The Rays have recalled Jacob Lopez from Triple-A Durham to provide depth in the bullpen.

Zack Littell allowed two runs on eight hits over six innings on Sunday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: Littell was hit hard, but limited the damage to just two runs. It wasn't enough for the win, but he still carries a solid 3.27 ERA on the season.

Yandy Diaz (hand) returns to the lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Chicago White Sox Sunday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Diaz is back after sitting out Saturday for manager Kevin Cash, starting at first base and batting leadoff against the White Sox Sunday.

Randy Arozarena is out of the lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Chicago White Sox Sunday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Arozarena will receive the afternoon off for routine rest, with Harold Ramirez starting in left field and batting fifth for manager Kevin Cash against the White Sox Sunday.

Aaron Civale struggled mightily in Saturday's matchup, allowing six earned runs on eight hits while striking out three over 4 1/3 innings in the Rays' 8-7 loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: This performance certainly didn't help his season ERA, which ballooned to 5.06, nor did it do any favors for his WHIP, now sitting at 1.31. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 9.6 K/9 this season, Civale's inconsistency in game outcomes and his elevated ERA make him a risky play in fantasy leagues. His FIP at 4.41 suggests some underlying issues that haven't been completely addressed. Fantasy managers should consider these factors heavily when deciding whether to keep him in their starting rotation.

Richie Palacios went 3-for-3 in the Rays' 8-7 loss to the White Sox, delivering a home run, two runs scored, two RBI, and two stolen bases.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores his growing role as a multifaceted contributor in fantasy lineups, particularly in categories like stolen bases and runs scored. Palacios's season batting average now sits at a robust .298, complemented by a solid .394 wOBA, indicating his effectiveness at getting on base and advancing. His dual-threat ability to swipe bases and power the ball out of the park, as seen with his three homers and three steals on the season, makes him an increasingly valuable asset in mixed leagues. Fantasy managers should consider Palacios a viable option, especially while he maintains this level of productivity and plate discipline.

Austin Shenton went 2-for-4 in the Rays' narrow 8-7 loss to the White Sox, delivering a home run, a double, one run scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: This performance could be a sign of Shenton finding his rhythm at the plate after a slow start to the season, marked by a .200 batting average and limited production over 10 games. His ability to connect for extra-base hits, including his first home run of the season, offers a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers looking for depth at third base. However, his high strikeout rate remains a concern, potentially capping his value in formats that penalize for strikeouts. Shenton's performance in this game might warrant a cautious watch or a speculative add in deeper leagues, but consistency will be key to his fantasy relevance.

The Rays placed Colin Poche on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Poche is dealing with mid-back tightness. It is unclear how long he will be sidelined.

Pete Fairbanks’ MRI showed no structural damage to his arm. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: All of Fairbanks’ exams have come back clean, which is a great sign for fantasy managers and the Rays. Barring any other developments, he should avoid a lengthy absence and the team should provide a timeline for his return soon.

Jonathan Aranda (finger) started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham Friday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Aranda was able to do everything except swing a bat at extended spring training. He should not require many rehab games before being activated.

Junior Caminero is reportedly day-to-day after tweaking his quad on Thursday. (Source: Patrick Kinas on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Caminero suffered the injury in a game on Thursday. The Rays are expected to be cautious with their top prospect.

Garrett Cleavinger delivered a solid performance, securing a save in the Rays' 7-5 victory over the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: He pitched a clean inning, allowing no hits and striking out one, though he did issue a walk. This outing lowers his ERA to a respectable 2.53 and marks his second save of the season. Despite a somewhat worrisome WHIP of 1.59, Cleavinger's ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (11.8 K/9) continues to make him a valuable asset in leagues that reward strikeouts and saves. However, fantasy managers should remain cautious due to his high walk rates and BABIP, which suggest potential volatility in his performances.