Tampa Bay Rays

Taylor Walls is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Walls will head to the bench for the series finale with Boston. Jose Caballero will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

Brandon Lowe is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Lowe will head to the bench for the series finale with Boston. Richie Palacios will start at second base and leadoff.

Jose Siri is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Siri will head to the bench for the series finale with Boston. Jonny DeLuca will start in center field and bat sixth.

Yandy Diaz is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Diaz will head to the bench for the series finale with Boston. Dylan Carlson will serve as the DH and bat seventh.

Logan Driscoll is in the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Driscoll will start behind the plate and bat ninth against Boston. He is hitting .188, with one home run, and five RBI this season

Jose Caballero is in the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Caballero will start at shortstop and bat eighth against Boston. He is hitting .227, with nine home runs, 44 RBI, and 44 stolen bases this season.

Dylan Carlson is in the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Carlson will serve as the DH and bat seventh against Boston. He is hitting .199, with three home runs, and 24 RBI this season.

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.

Richie Palacios is in the starting lineup for the Rays Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Palacios will start at second base and leadoff against the Red Sox. He is hitting .227, with five home runs, and 21 RBI this season.

Shane Baz delivered a strong performance, allowing just two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings in Saturday's 7-2 win against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: This outing lowers his ERA to 3.06 and improves his season record to 4-3. Despite a solid K/9 rate of 7.8, Baz's FIP remains a concern at 4.16, suggesting some underlying issues that could affect his performance stability. However, his low WHIP of 1.06 and a favorable BABIP of .229 indicate that he can manage baserunners effectively. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Baz's outings closely, as his ability to maintain control and minimize hits gives him the potential to be a valuable asset in many fantasy lineups.

Junior Caminero went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in the Rays' 7-2 victory over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: His performance included a crucial home run that helped extend the lead for Tampa Bay. This game highlighted Caminero's potential impact in the lineup, especially considering his power capability with now six homers on the season. Despite a modest .255 batting average and a relatively high strikeout rate, his ability to drive in runs (18 RBI in 42 games) and his recent surge in hits could make him a valuable asset for fantasy teams needing corner infield depth. His .315 wOBA suggests he's been somewhat effective at the plate, though there's room for improvement in getting on base more consistently.

Edwin Uceta notched a save in a clutch 2-1 win over the Red Sox, allowing just one hit and striking out one in a clean inning of work.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores Uceta's growing reliability in high-pressure situations, enhancing his fantasy value as a closer. With a stellar season ERA of 1.51 and a WHIP of 0.82, his efficiency in limiting base runners and maintaining a high strikeout rate (12.3 K/9) makes him an attractive option for fantasy managers. Given his consistent performance and the absence of blown saves this season, Uceta should be considered a solid pick in leagues.

Taj Bradley delivered a stellar performance in Friday's 2-1 win against the Red Sox, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and one walk, and striking out seven.

Fantasy Impact: This outing was a bright spot in what has been a somewhat inconsistent season for Bradley, marked by a 4.11 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 25 starts. His ability to suppress runs in this game, combined with a solid 10.0 K/9 rate and a 3.28 strikeout-to-walk ratio, underscores his potential as a valuable fantasy asset, particularly in strikeout-heavy formats. While his win-loss record now improves to 8-11, Bradley's performance against a tough lineup should give fantasy managers some confidence in his ability to contribute positively in critical categories down the stretch.

Tyler Alexander delivered a strong performance, allowing just four hits and zero runs while striking out six over five innings in the Rays' 4-3 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: Despite his commendable outing, Alexander's season stats — a 5.10 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP — suggest inconsistency, which might make fantasy managers hesitant. His solid strikeout-to-walk ratio and low BABIP in this game show potential, but his high FIP indicates underlying issues that could deter reliance in all but the deepest of leagues. Moving forward, while this performance was a step in the right direction, Alexander's overall season metrics might still not inspire enough confidence for a regular fantasy starting role.

Zack Littell allowed three earned runs on seven hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: Despite not walking any batters, Littell couldn't manage to find his rhythm, leading to an early exit after 91 pitches. This performance slightly tarnishes his otherwise solid season, where he boasts a 3.63 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 29 starts. His inability to go deep into games consistently remains a concern for fantasy managers, especially considering his elevated 3.97 FIP suggests some underlying issues. While his strikeout numbers are decent, his fantasy reliability may be hampered by his tendency to give up hits and earn losses, as evidenced by his increased loss count and BABIP.

Jonathan Aranda is in the starting lineup for the Rays Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Aranda will start at first base and bat fourth against the Tigers. He is hitting .245, with six home runs, and 13 RBI this season.

Josh Lowe is in the starting lineup for the Rays Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Lowe will start in right field and bat sixth against the Tigers. He is hitting .240, with 10 home runs, 31 RBI, and 25 stolen bases this season.

Ben Rortvedt is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Rortvedt will head to the bench for a day of rest Wednesday. Logan Driscoll will start behind the plate and bat eighth against the Tigers.

The Rays optioned Austin Shenton to the spring training complex. (Source: Rays Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Shenton was optioned to the spring training complex with the minor league season being over. Richie Palacios was activated from the injured list as the corresponding move.

Christopher Morel is in the starting lineup for the Rays Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Morel will start in left field and bat seventh against the Blue Jays. He is hitting .196, with 21 home runs, and 57 RBI this season.