Ryan Pepiot

The Rays said Ryan Pepiot's right hip surgery Wednesday went well and he is expected to make a full recovery for spring training next year.

Fantasy Impact

Pepiot is expected to spend a few weeks on crutches as part of a six-month recovery. He'll then progress in his rehab.

Ryan Pepiot (hip) will miss the remainder of the 2026 season to undergo right hip surgery. The surgery is scheduled for May 13.

Fantasy Impact

Pepiot is already on the 60-day injured list and will remain there for the rest of the season. He was healthy during the spring, but was placed on the injured list to start the season with inflammation in his right hip. Pepiot has been a solid starter for the Rays in his two seasons in Tampa, posting a 3.75 ERA and 309 strikeouts across 297.2 innings. He should be ready for the start of the 2027 season.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Ryan Pepiot had a bad day on Monday as his right hip felt “unstable” while playing catch.

Fantasy Impact

Pepiot was transferred to the 60-day injured list earlier in April. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

The Rays transferred RHP Ryan Pepiot to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Tampa Bay. Pepiot is expected to return in mid-to-late May.

Pepiot has not pitched in a game setting since March 17 and was placed on the IL prior to Opening Day with right hip inflammation. He may need more than one rehab start before Tampa Bay brings him back.

Fantasy Impact

He threw two innings of live batting practice Friday before completing a 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday, and could be cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment later this week.