Tampa Bays Rays' Curtis Mead Spins Red-Hot Spring into Opening Day Roster Spot

Eloy Jiménez will start the regular season in Triple-A now that infielder Curtis Mead has officially earned a spot on the Tampa Bay Rays' big league roster.
Sun, Mar 23
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Former New York Mets pitcher claimed by lowly AL club
The New York Mets almost had an opportunity to reacquire one of the prospects they lost in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan Avoids Serious Injury After Exiting Spring Training Game
The two-time All-Star will begin the season on the injured list.
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Ryan Pepiot Replaces Shane McClanahan as Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Day Starter
In the wake of Shane McClanahan's injury scare on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays have decided to pivot and make Ryan Pepiot their starting pitcher on Opening Day.
Sat, Mar 22
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Tampa Bay RaKevin Cash Says Tampa Bay Rays Got Great Injury News on Shane McClanahan
UPDATE, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET: According to manager Kevin Cash, the Rays have gotten some best-case scenario news regarding McClanahan, who has a nerve issue in.
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Tampa Bay Rays Manager Provides Injury Update on Shane McClanahan
UPDATE, 4:10 p.m. ET: Rays broadcaster Andrew Freed put on social media that McClanahan experienced discomfort in his triceps area.
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Tampa Bay Rays Catcher Danny Jansen Aiming to Return From Rib Injury
Danny Jansen has been out the past few days dealing with a pulled rib muscle, but he could return to the Rays' lineup before the end of spring training.
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Fri, Mar 21
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30 MLB Teams, Fantasy Baseball 30 Sleepers
As Opening Day approaches, fantasy baseball managers are fine-tuning their rosters, looking for hidden gems that could provide significant value in 2025.