Edwin Uceta

Edwin Uceta will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic.

Fantasy Impact

Rays manager Kevin Cash said the decision was out of precaution with Uceta coming into camp with a slightly “cranky shoulder.” He is still fully expected to be healthy for the start of the season.

Edwin Uceta won his arbitration hearing against the Tampa Bay Rays and will make $1.525 million in 2026. The Rays filed at $1.2 million.

Fantasy Impact

Uceta went 10-3 with a 3.79 ERA in 70 appearances with the Rays last season, striking out 103 batters in 76 innings. The righthander has pitched with the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Mets, and Rays over the span of five seasons and has a 3.70 ERA with 201 strikeouts in 158 innings. With Pete Fairbanks no longer with the Rays, Uceta will compete in the spring for the closer's role in 2026.

Edwin Uceta gave up two runs on one hit and a walk with one strikeout over one inning of relief in Monday’s loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Uceta couldn’t preserve the tie, serving up a late home run that pushed the Rays behind. His ERA ballooned to 5.77, and with nine home runs allowed across 39 innings, he’s a risky option outside of deep AL-only or holds leagues.

Edwin Uceta notched a save in a clutch 2-1 win over the Red Sox, allowing just one hit and striking out one in a clean inning of work.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores Uceta's growing reliability in high-pressure situations, enhancing his fantasy value as a closer. With a stellar season ERA of 1.51 and a WHIP of 0.82, his efficiency in limiting base runners and maintaining a high strikeout rate (12.3 K/9) makes him an attractive option for fantasy managers. Given his consistent performance and the absence of blown saves this season, Uceta should be considered a solid pick in leagues.

Edwin Uceta delivered a pristine performance, securing a save as the Rays edged out the Guardians 3-1.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 18 pitches over 1 2/3 innings, allowing no hits or walks and striking out two. This outing is a testament to Uceta's growing reliability in high-pressure situations, enhancing his fantasy value as a closer. With a season ERA now even lower at 1.42 and a WHIP under 0.76, his elite strikeout rate of 12.6 K/9 continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Uceta's consistent performance, marked by his third save and maintained record of zero blown saves, solidifies his role in the Rays' bullpen and should keep him on the radar for fantasy managers in need of saves and strikeouts.