Latest Rays injuries & transactions

November 3rd, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder impingement, subscapularis strain
Expected return: Possibly June 2027
Status: Underwent an arthroscopic procedure to “clean up” his shoulder in October, president of baseball operations Erik Neander said, after not pitching all season. Likely won’t be ready to pitch until midway through next year. (Last updated Nov. 3)

LHP
Injury: Left forearm tightness
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Wasn’t on Rays' ALDS roster and officially shut down before ALCS Game 1. Will be ready for Spring Training after a “full-go” offseason. (Last updated Nov. 3) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right hip inflammation
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery on May 13. Multiple exams revealed "normal" wear and tear on labrum and femoroacetabular impingement, which limited his leg's range of motion. Threw a multi-inning bullpen session in October, officially “graduating” from his rehab program heading into the offseason. (Last updated Nov. 3)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Nov. 2
• SS : Club option for 2027 exercised
• RHP : Selected to the 40-man roster
• OF : Selected to the 40-man roster
• INF : Cleared waivers and elected free agency
• RHP : Cleared waivers, outrighted, became a Minor League free agent
• RHP : Traded to the Astros for cash considerations
• RHP : Signed a Minor League deal and invited to Spring Training

Oct. 31
• RHP : Club option for 2027 exercised

Oct. 30
• RHP : Reached free agency
• 2B : Reached free agency
• INF : Reached free agency