This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
SS Taylor Walls
Injury: Right hip flexor strain
IL date: Sept. 8 (10-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 6)
Expected return: Mid-September
Status: Felt a "pop" in right hip on grounder he booted in ninth inning in Texas on Sept. 5. Has been fielding grounders and taking indoor batting practice since Sept. 11, and manager Kevin Cash said his return is day to day. (Last updated Sept. 16) More >>
INF Ben Williamson
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: Aug. 7 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 6)
Expected return: Possibly late September
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Sept. 15, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout while playing five innings at second base. Set to play again on Sept. 17. (Last updated Sept. 16) More >>
RHP Manuel Rodríguez
Injury: Low back strain
IL date: Sept. 4 (15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 3)
Expected return: Mid-to-late September
Status: Faced teammates in live batting practice on Sept. 11, then began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Sept. 13. Scheduled for another outing soon. (Last updated Sept. 15)
RHP Tyler Wells
Injury: Right forearm tightness
IL date: Sept. 15 (15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 13)
Expected return: Postseason
Status: Felt some tightness in forearm after pitching on Sept. 12. Underwent imaging on Sept. 14. Reported "no structural damage." Expects minimum stint that will have him healthy for the playoffs. (Last updated Sept. 15) More>>
OF Jacob Melton
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: Sept. 15 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Having dealt with injuries without playing in the Majors all season, Melton was recalled and transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot on Sept. 15 after going on the Minor League IL on Sept. 9. (Last updated Sept. 15)
LHP Garrett Cleavinger
Injury: Left forearm tightness
IL date: Sept. 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly late September
Status: Was unsuccessfully trying to pitch through the condition, surrendering 10 runs over his last 8 2/3 innings. Was scheduled to play catch on Sept. 12. (Last updated Sept. 13) More >>
LHP Shane McClanahan
Injury: Left forearm tightness
IL date: Sept. 4 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly late September
Status: Exited Sept. 3 start with tightness after the fifth inning. Expects to return after short IL stint. Played "light" catch on Sept. 11. (Last updated Sept. 11) More >>
2B Gavin Lux
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 24 (retroactive to March 23; transferred to 60-day IL on May 27)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Not likely to return in 2026, Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said in a radio interview, but taking part in baseball activities and hit in live BP on Sept. 11. (Last updated Sept. 11)
RHP Edwin Uceta
Injury: Right shoulder impingement, subscapularis strain
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 24)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had a PRP injection in July after a setback while playing catch. Resumed throwing but felt his symptoms return, so he was sent for another MRI. "Not ideal for him," manager Kevin Cash said. (Last updated Aug. 28)
RHP Jonathan Heasley
Injury: Right elbow stress reaction
IL date: June 2 (retroactive to May 29; transferred to 60-day IL on June 8)
Expected return: TBD
Status: After being designated for assignment on May 29 following an outing on May 27, was returned to the roster on June 2 due to an injury he suffered while active with the Rays and placed on IL with no timeline for his return. (Last updated June 8)
RHP Ryan Pepiot
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)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Sept. 15
• RHP Tyler Wells: Placed on 15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 13 (right forearm tightness)
• OF Jake Fraley: Reinstated from 60-day IL (hernia)
• RHP Alex Cook: Recalled from Triple-A Durham
• OF Jacob Melton: Recalled from Triple-A Durham, placed on 60-day injured list (right hamstring strain)
• C Kenny Piper: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• INF Ben Williamson: Joined Triple-A Durham to start rehab assignment
• RHP Michael Grove: Claimed off waivers by the Braves
Sept. 12
• RHP Brody Hopkins: Selected from Triple-A Durham. More>>
• RHP Alex Cook: Optioned to Triple-A Durham
• RHP Michael Grove: Designated for assignment
Sept. 11
• RHP Hunter Bigge: Claimed off waivers by the Athletics