This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Shane McClanahan
Injury: Left triceps tightness
Expected return: Unknown
Status: McClanahan left his March 22 start after throwing a pitch in the top of the third inning. He is set to undergo imaging and tests in the upcoming days. (updated March 22) More >
UTIL Richie Palacios
Injury: Fractured fingertip on right hand
Expected return: by Opening Day
Status: Palacios sustained a small fracture in mid-March while completing drills, but the Rays don't believe he's in jeopardy of missing Opening Day. (updated March 22)
SS Ha-Seong Kim
Injury: Right shoulder surgery (torn labrum)
Expected return: Likely May
Status: Kim is throwing, hitting, fielding ground balls and making light throws across the infield. He hopes to return in late April, but May is more likely. (updated March 20) More >
RHP Alex Faedo
Injury: Right shoulder soreness
Expected return: Likely April or May
Status: Faedo underwent an MRI to evaluate a sore shoulder after pitching March 12. He will be shut down from throwing for a brief period and is expected to begin the season on the injured list. (updated March 20)
LHP Nate Lavender
Injury: Left elbow surgery (internal brace)
Expected return: June or July
Status: After Rule 5 Draft selection, Lavender said he was feeling “unreal” in throwing sessions. (updated Feb. 6) More >
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 21
• RHP Hunter Bigge and RHP Eric Orze were optioned to Triple-A Durham.
• RHP Nathan Wiles, a non-roster invitee, was traded to the Braves for cash considerations.
March 19
• OF Jake Mangum, OF Kameron Misner, RHP Cole Sulser, RHP Jacob Waguespack and C Logan Driscoll were optioned to Triple-A Durham.
• SS Carson Williams, OF Chandler Simpson and C Kenny Piper were reassigned to Minor League camp.
March 18
• The Rays accepted the return of RHP Evan Reifert from the Nationals. Washington had selected Reifert from Tampa Bay's system in the Rule 5 Draft in December.
