Jonny DeLuca

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Jonny DeLuca will be re-evaluated in 3-to-5 days.

Fantasy Impact

DeLuca felt some soreness in his strained right shoulder while throwing and swinging. "It's a setback, it's not a major setback," Cash said. "He just started to ramp up baseball activity, and it didn't feel great.''

The Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The move is retroactive to April 7, making him eligible to return April 17, though the injury origin is unclear after he appeared only as a pinch runner Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

DeLuca will miss at least 10 days (eligible Apr 17), but shoulder strains often require more time. His absence opens playing time in the Rays outfield. Stash him on the IL in deeper formats for his power/speed potential.

Jonny DeLuca went 1-for-4 in the win over the Pirates with a triple and a run scored.

Fantasy Impact

His strong start to the season, highlighted by a .385 batting average and a solid .433 wOBA, suggests he could be a valuable asset in deeper leagues. While he hasn't driven in any runs yet, his ability to get on base and contribute with speed on the bases makes him a player to monitor as the season progresses.

Jonny DeLuca went 3-for-4 in win over the Rockies with two stolen bases.

Fantasy Impact

DeLuca's strong performance continues to bolster his impressive start to the season, as he now boasts a .444 batting average. While he has yet to drive in a run or score, his ability to swipe bases adds value in leagues that reward speed. If he can maintain this level of contact and find his way on base more often, he could emerge as a sneaky asset in deeper formats.

Jonny DeLuca is in the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

DeLuca will start in center field and bat sixth against the Red Sox. He is hitting .216, with six home runs, 31 RBI, and 16 stolen bases this season.