Ryan Pepiot

Ryan Pepiot and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided arbitration and the righthander will make $3.025 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Pepiot started a career-high 31 games last season for the Rays and went 11-12 with a 3.86 ERA and averaged a strikeout per inning. He has pitched parts of four seasons with the Dodgers and Rays and is 24-21 with a 3.54 ERA in 376 career innings. Pepiot should be at, or near, the top spot in Rays' starting rotation in 2026.

Ryan Pepiot allowed three earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out three across three innings in the Rays’ 6-0 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Pepiot’s season ERA rose to 3.92 with a 1.16 WHIP and 167 strikeouts across 167 2/3 innings. He’s logged 13 quality starts and allowed 26 home runs, showing flashes of effectiveness but also bouts of inconsistency.

Ryan Pepiot allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 1 2/3 innings in the Rays’ 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Pepiot’s rough outing raised his totals to 70 earned runs allowed with a 3.83 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 164 2/3 innings this season. With 164 strikeouts and 13 quality starts, he’s generally been reliable but showed clear control issues in this one.

Ryan Pepiot threw a 10-15 pitch bullpen session on Saturday and is feeling "back to normal." He is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Pepiot, who was scratched from his scheduled start against the White Sox last Wednesday due to general fatigue, has been cleared to pitch on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays after a bullpen session on Saturday. He may be on a pitch count in his first game back.

Ryan Pepiot, who was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday against the White Sox due to fatigue, believes he will pitch again this season.

Fantasy Impact

Pepiot is dealing with full-body fatigue that has lingered since his five no-hit innings on September 4. He has already pitched a career-high 163 innings this season, 33 more than last year. While there is no clear timeline for his next start, both he and Rays manager Kevin Cash believe he will pitch again this season. Pepiot stated the team is "just trying to do what's right by me and protecting me. Take it day by day and go from there."