Latest Rays injuries & transactions

July 18th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

LHP
Injury: Left ankle sprain
IL date: June 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 24)
Expected return: Possibly late July
Status: Began a rehab stint with Triple-A Durham on July 9. Last pitched two innings out of the bullpen for Triple-A Durham on July 17, striking out two while throwing 36 pitches. Expected to make a few one-inning appearances before rejoining Rays. (Last updated July 18) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right wrist strain
IL date: May 26 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt soreness while pitching on May 25. Imaging revealed mild tendon inflammation. Threw 29 pitches over three innings in a rehab start for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays on July 7. Joined Triple-A Durham to start July 18. (Last updated July 18)

RHP
Injury: Lumbar disk inflammation
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Did not pitch all spring while dealing with a back issue that required an injection. Also underwent an appendectomy. Pitched a scoreless inning for the Rookie-level FCL Rays on July 10, then walked two in a scoreless inning for Triple-A Durham on July 17. (Last updated July 18)

2B
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 23, transferred from 10-day IL on May 27)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Initially sidelined by a right shoulder injury. Had rehab assignment stalled by sprained ankle April 11, then shut down May 12 due to left shoulder inflammation. Started rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on June 30 but shut down again after receiving an injection in his right shoulder. (Last updated July 17)

OF
Injury: Hernia
IL date: May 17 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 16)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Durham on June 30 and played three more games, but was pulled off due to continued discomfort in his groin area. Returned to the Tampa Bay area. (Last updated July 17)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder impingement, subscapularis strain
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 24)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had a PRP injection after a setback while playing catch. Still not throwing. Will visit a doctor soon. "The rehab has not gone as well as we would have hoped," manager Kevin Cash said. (Last updated July 6) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain, elbow surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Underwent surgery to repair a right elbow flexor strain on Aug. 8, 2025. Faced hitters in live batting practice for the first time on June 30. Will soon join Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays to begin a rehab assignment. (Last updated July 6)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow stress reaction
IL date: June 2 (60-day IL, retroactive to May 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: After being designated for assignment on May 29 following an outing on May 27, Heasley was returned to the roster on June 2 due to an injury he suffered while active with the Rays and placed on the 15-day IL with no timeline for his return. Transferred to 60-day IL on June 8. (Last updated June 8)

RHP
Injury: Right hip inflammation
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 14)
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. Expecting a six-month recovery followed by a full offseason to be ready for Spring Training. (Last updated May 13) More >>

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

July 17
• RHP : Recalled as 27th man for doubleheader
• Minor League RHP Trey Pooser: Traded to Cardinals to complete Chris Roycroft trade

July 6
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Durham

July 5
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Durham