Rene Pinto

Rene Pinto went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI Sunday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Pinto hit his first two home runs on the season. He remains in a committee with Ben Rortvedt.

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Rene Pinto is on the bench for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Pinto got the starting nod on Opening Day Thursday and doubled and scored a run in an 8-2 loss to the Jays. Ben Rortvedt will get the starting nod behind the plate and hit eighth on Friday.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said they are “going to lean heavy” on Pinto behind the plate this season.

Fantasy Impact

Cash added that he feels what Pinto did offensively last year was under appreciated. He hit six home runs across 105 plate appearances last season, and will have the chance to see a lot more at-bats this season.

Rene Pinto had a solid performance on Sunday, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in the Rays' 6-2 win over the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Pinto's power was on full display as he launched a solo shot in the game, contributing to his season total of two home runs. Although Pinto's playing time has been limited this season, his .304 batting average and ability to drive in runs make him an intriguing option in deeper fantasy leagues. However, his high strikeout rate of 0.271 and low walk rate of 0.042 suggest that he may struggle to maintain his current level of production. Fantasy managers should monitor Pinto's playing time and performance closely before considering adding him to their rosters.

Rays catcher Rene Pinto went 1-for-3 with a solo homer against the Reds on Sunday afternoon. He also struck out once and was hit by a pitch. Tampa Bay ultimately fell to Cincinnati by a score of 10-5.

Fantasy Impact

Pinto is now slashing .204/.218/.315 with two homers, eight RBI, zero walks, and 26 strikeouts through 17 games in his rookie campaign. Following the Rays' acquisition of Christian Bethancourt, Pinto could be returned to the minors soon.