Mike Zunino
C - TB - IL60
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Eligibility
Mike Zunino will have thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and will miss the rest of the 2022 season.
Fantasy Impact
Zunino was transferred to the 60-day IL a week ago as a return this season seemed bleak. With today’s news, Zunino finishes the season with a .148/.195/.304 slash line, five home runs, and 16 RBIs in 36 games. If any fantasy managers were still holding on, it is safe to drop him.
Mike Zunino was transferred to the 60-day IL on Friday to make room for Luis Patiño on the 40-man roster.
Fantasy Impact
Zunino has not played since June 9th, and with this move, it doesn't look like he will return to action anytime soon. The catcher boasted an uninspiring slash line of .148/.195/.304 with five homers and 16 RBIs in 115 at-bats before going down with the injury.
Mike Zunino received a botox injection on Monday in an attempt to treat his possible thoracic outlet syndrome and attempt to avoid surgery as reported by MLB.com's Adam Berry.
Fantasy Impact
It is not known for sure if Zunino in fact has TOS but this injection's effect will give the Rays a better idea within the next week. If this injection is not effective in treating Zunino's symptoms, mainly a tingling sensation down his left arm, then the catcher may still need surgery. Zunino had attempted to play through this injury for a month before being placed on the IL and his numbers suffered. Zunino was hitting .148 with five home runs and 16 RBIs in 115 at-bats before this IL trip.
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Mike Zunino is “not turning the corner” as they hoped with his left shoulder/arm issue and is now getting an MRI
Fantasy Impact
Zunino was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with left shoulder inflammation. With him not progressing the way Tampa Bay had hoped, Zunino will undergo an MRI and there should be another update on him by Wednesday or Thursday.
The Tampa Bay Rays placed Mike Zunino on the 10-day injured list Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Zunino is dealing with left shoulder inflammation. There is no clear timetable for his return at this point in time. Zunino is hitting just .148 so far this season with five home runs. René Pinto was recalled from Triple-A Durham as the corresponding move. It will be him and Francisco Mejía handling the catching duties for the Rays in his absence.
