Tampa Bay Rays

Taj Bradley (pectoral) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham soon. (Source: Evan Closky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bradley was able to get through his most recent outing without any setbacks. Fantasy managers should expect Bradley to need multiple rehab starts before being activated.

Jose Caballero went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Rays' 7-1 defeat to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: While the solo shot added a slight glimmer to an otherwise bleak game for Tampa Bay, Caballero's season has been fairly solid. Sporting a .284 average with modest power and speed, he's shaping up to be a useful fantasy asset in deeper leagues, especially with his ability to chip in across multiple categories.

Zack Littell endured a tough outing, surrendering five earned runs on nine hits while striking out seven over six innings in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: This performance marked a notable deviation from his strong start to the season, as evidenced by his previously solid 3.33 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Fantasy managers should consider this start a blip rather than a trend, given his otherwise excellent early-season metrics, but it's a reminder of the volatility inherent in starting pitchers.

Shane Baz (elbow/oblique) is slated to throw two innings in an extended spring training game. (Source: Evan Closky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Baz continues to recovery from Tommy John surgery and oblique injuries that he suffered during the spring. The team has not provided a firm timetable for his return.

Taylor Walls will be shut down from any baseball activities for 10-to-14 days due to hip inflammation. (Source: Evan Closky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Walls was moved to the 60-day IL after the team realized he was dealing with a setback. Fantasy managers should expect Walls to remain without a clear timetable for a return.

Jonny DeLuca (hand) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham soon. (Source: Evan Closky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: DeLuca has not played since March 10 after suffering a fractured hand. Fantasy managers should expect DeLuca to need multiple rehab games before rejoining the Rays.

Jonathan Aranda (finger) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham soon. (Source: Evan Closky on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Aranda has been out of action for a month after having surgery on his right ring finger. Fantasy managers should expect the 25-year-old to need a handful of rehab games before the Rays activate him from the injured list.

Jason Adam could be in line for increased save opportunities with Pete Fairbanks being placed on the IL. (Source: Rays PR on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Adam has 20 career saves, all recorded during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. With Fairbanks sidelined with a nerve issue, Adam could get the first shot at closing games for the Rays.

Jose Siri is in the lineup for the Rays Monday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Siri was considered day-to-day due to kidney stones. He will patrol center field and bat eighth against the Tigers.

The Rays have recalled Kevin Kelly from Triple-A Durham. (Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kelly will take the spot of Pete Fairbanks, who was placed on the injured list Monday. The 26-year-old will provide middle relief depth in the Rays’ bullpen.

The Rays have placed Pete Fairbanks on the IL with a nerve-related condition. (Source: Kristie Ackert on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The team has not released detailed information on the nature or severity of the condition yet. Fantasy managers should expect Jason Adam or Shawn Armstrong to step in and see an uptick in save opportunities.

Aaron Civale took the loss against the Yankees, allowing five runs on eight hits across 4 2/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact: Civale struggled with his command as he walked five hitters in the start. He'll look to bounce back against the White Sox.

Zach Eflin delivered a masterful performance, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits, no walks, and striking out six in the Rays' 2-0 victory over the Yankees on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: This outing is a bright spot in Eflin's season, lowering his ERA to 3.68 and WHIP to 1.06, while maintaining an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio. His ability to suppress runs while limiting baserunners enhances his fantasy value, particularly in leagues that reward precision and efficiency. Given his solid start to the season, Eflin should be considered a reliable option in most fantasy formats, especially with his demonstrated control and strikeout capabilities.

The Rays selected the contract of Erasmo Ramirez. (Source: Rays Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ramirez figures to provide some depth in the bullpen for Tampa Bay as a long reliever.

The Rays optioned LHP Jacob Lopez to Triple-A Durham. (Source: Rays Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lopez was called up on Thursday, made an appearance on Friday and is now being sent back down. He could get called back up again soon.

Tyler Alexander delivered a strong performance, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out four over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in a loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Despite his solid outing, Alexander's season stats — a 4.79 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP — suggest inconsistency. However, this latest performance could hint at a turning point, potentially lowering his ERA and improving his WHIP. His 7.0 K/9 and 5.87 FIP indicate there's still room for improvement, but today's game shows he can handle a tough lineup. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on him for potential spot starts or as a streaming option, especially if he continues to build on this outing.

Isaac Paredes is in the Rays’ starting lineup Friday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Paredes will return to the Rays’ lineup, playing third base and hitting fourth. The 25-year-old is hitting .273, with five home runs, and 12 RBI this season.

Randy Arozarena is in the lineup for the Rays Friday. (Source: MLB.com )

Fantasy Impact: Arozarena will return to the lineup Friday, hitting second and playing center field. The 29-year-old is hitting .171 with two home runs and six RBI in 19 games this season.

Colin Poche notched his second save of the season, allowing two hits and striking out one in a scoreless inning as the Rays edged out the Angels 2-1.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a rocky start to the season with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP, Poche's performance in this outing was a step in the right direction. His ability to secure the save without surrendering any runs could help stabilize his numbers and possibly earn him more trust in high-leverage situations. He remains behind Pete Fairbanks and Jason Adam in the pecking order. This outing might not signal a complete turnaround, but it's a positive note for those holding onto him in deeper leagues or formats that reward saves and holds.

Ryan Pepiot delivered a strong performance allowing one run, three hits, three walks, and seven strikeouts in Thursday's 2-1 win against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact: He pitched six innings, allowing just one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out seven. This outing marks a significant improvement for Pepiot, whose season ERA dropped to 4.37 and WHIP to 1.01. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.7 K/9) and a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.38) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially in categories that reward strikeouts and WHIP. Despite a somewhat elevated ERA, his low BABIP (.240) suggests some bad luck has been at play, indicating potential for even better performances ahead. Fantasy managers should consider Pepiot a viable starting option, particularly in matchups where strikeouts are heavily rewarded.