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| Jun 28 2025 | Ray (8-3) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six batters over six innings in a loss against the White Sox on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray fired five scoreless frames before surrendering a solo homer to Andrew Benintendi in the sixth. That ended up being the only run scored in the contest, resulting in Ray taking his second loss over his past three outings. In both of those defeats, Ray has also notched a quality start, and he hasn't give up more than three earned runs in an appearance since April 16, so he's not pitching terribly despite a so-so 3.54 ERA in five June starts. Ray still ranks among the top 15 qualified MLB starters with a 2.75 ERA and 110 punchouts on the season. |
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| Jun 22 2025 | Ray did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 9-5 win against Boston, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The San Francisco southpaw conceded a season-worst eight base knocks in this 88-pitch outing over which he fired 61 strikes. Ray allowed two long balls -- solo homers to Romy Gonzalez and Ceddanne Rafaela -- in a start for the first time since his first appearance of the season at Cincinnati on March 30. Despite this unsteady performance, Ray remains one of the elite starting pitchers in the game. He will carry a 2.83 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 104:36 K:BB across 92.1 innings into his next start against the White Sox in Chicago next weekend. |
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| Jun 17 2025 | Ray (8-2) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gabriel Arias' solo home run in the sixth inning ended up being the deciding run. Ray had produced eight straight quality starts between April 26 and June 5, and he was back at that level Tuesday after a four-inning effort in Colorado last week. Ray continues to successfully overcome a fairly high walk rate (3.6 BB/9), as he has a 2.68 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 97:35 K:BB over 87.1 innings through 15 starts. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Red Sox this weekend. |
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| Jun 12 2025 | Ray allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out five batters over four innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray entered Wednesday having recorded a quality start in each of his previous eight outings, but that streak came to an end in the thin air of Colorado. All four runs the Rockies scored against the southpaw came in the third inning, though an error resulted in only two of the runs being earned. Ray completed the fourth frame without further damage, but he ended that inning at 93 pitches and didn't come out for the fifth. It wasn't all bad for the veteran hurler, as he racked up 15 whiffs and extended his streak of striking out at least five batters to nine contests. Ray is tied for 11th in the league with 92 punchouts this season, and he's added a strong 2.55 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 81.1 innings. |
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| Jun 5 2025 | Ray (8-1) earned the win Thursday over the Padres, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray gave up a two-run homer to Manny Machado in the third inning, but he'd stop the damage there, blanking San Diego over his final four frames en route to his eighth win, tying Hunter Brown and Carlos Rodon for the MLB lead. Ray's been a revelation in San Francisco so far this year -- the southpaw has gone seven innings in three of his last four outings, lowering his ERA to 2.44 with a 1.07 WHIP and 87:31 K:BB across 13 starts (77.1 innings). Ray's currently slated to face the Rockies on the road in his next start. |
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| May 31 2025 | Ray (7-1) tossed seven innings Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out nine batters in a loss to Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was excellent in the outing, racking up 19 whiffs and nine punchouts while throwing 65 of 98 pitches for strikes. However, the Marlins squeezed out a run against him on two walks and a single in the second inning, and that tally held up to hand the southpaw his first lost of the campaign. Despite the defeat, Ray managed to extend his streak of quality starts to seven, and he lowered his season ERA to an impressive 2.43. The veteran hurler is also tied for 10th in MLB with 78 punchouts, and Ray remains in the early conversation for NL Cy Young consideration with his standout start to the campaign. |
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| May 25 2025 | Ray (7-0) earned the win Sunday over the Nationals, allowing one run on three hits across six innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another strong outing from Ray, who's now delivered six straight quality starts. The veteran southpaw has held opponents to three runs or fewer in all but one of his 11 starts this year -- his ERA is down to 2.56 with a 1.15 WHIP and 69:27 K:BB across 63.1 innings. Ray will look to stay unbeaten in his next outing, currently lined up for next week in Miami. |
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| May 19 2025 | Ray allowed six hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray earned his fifth straight quality start with this effort, which was also his second scoreless outing of the season. However, the Giants didn't generate any runs to support him while he was in the game and they ultimately lost 3-1. Ray has a 37:9 K:BB over his last 33 innings, and he's at a 2.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 62:27 K:BB through 57.1 innings over 10 starts this season. The veteran southpaw's next start is projected to be on the road versus the Nationals. |
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| May 13 2025 | Ray (6-0) allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out nine over six innings to earn the win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray gave up all three runs in the first inning. While he didn't completely shut things down after that, he kept Arizona at bay, allowing the Giants to build an insurmountable lead. This was Ray's fourth straight quality start as well as his third consecutive win. The southpaw is now at a 3.04 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 55:26 K:BB across 50.1 innings over nine starts. After two campaigns riddled by injuries (Tommy John surgery and a hamstring injury), Ray is healthy and pitching effectively, despite a troublesome 4.6 BB/9. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Royals. |
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| May 7 2025 | Ray (5-0) earned the win Wednesday over the Cubs, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was sharp again Wednesday, delivering a third straight quality start -- the veteran southpaw has posted a stellar 1.80 ERA over his last four outings (25 innings). Overall, Ray's ERA is down to 2.84 on the season with a 1.20 WHIP and 46:23 K:BB through eight starts (44.1 innings). He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently lined up for next week against the Diamondbacks. |
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| May 3 2025 | Ray (4-0) picked up the win Friday, scattering two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Rockies. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw may be regaining the form that led him to an AL Cy Young Award in 2021 with the Blue Jays. Ray has lasted seven innings in back-to-back starts, allowing only two runs on seven hits with a 16:3 K:BB as he takes advantage of pitching at Oracle Park. Thanks to that surge, he sports a 3.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 41:21 K:BB through 38.1 innings on the season. Ray will head out on the road for his next outing, however, which is scheduled to come next week against the Cubs. |
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| Apr 21 2025 | Ray allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of the runs Ray allowed came on a second-inning Caleb Durbin homer. While the veteran hurler otherwise kept the Brewers out of the scoring column, he again struggled with his efficiency, needed 92 pitches (55 of which were strikes) to get through five frames. Ray completed just four innings in each of his two previous appearances, and he exceeded 90 pitches in each of those outings as well. He's been okay so far this season with a 3-0 record and 4.07 ERA, but his 1.56 WHIP is far from ideal. Ray's biggest issue has been walks -- with the three free passes Monday, he's now issued a league-high 18 walks in just 24.1 frames on the campaign. |
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| Apr 16 2025 | Ray didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies after allowing four runs on six hits and five walks in four innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander exhibited poor control in the first inning, lending four free passes and throwing two wild pitches en route to giving up two runs despite yielding a lone single. Ray then gave up a two-run home run to Bryce Harper in the fourth frame, and the southpaw's outing later came to a close after he tossed 93 pitches. Ray will look to improve on his shaky 4.19 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 21:15 K:BB over 19.1 innings (four starts) the next time he takes the mound, which currently lines up for early next week against Milwaukee. |
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| Apr 11 2025 | Ray (3-0) earned the win in Friday's rain-shortened game against the Yankees. He allowed one run on two hits and four walks while striking out seven across four innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was given a five-run cushion to work with after the Giants hitters chased Marcus Stroman out of the first inning. Despite the shortened outing, Ray still needed 98 pitches (56 strikes) to get through four innings, but he was still credited with his third win of the year since the Giants played only five innings on defense. Ray has started the season with a 2.93 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 15.1 innings. He's lined up to face the Phillies on the road next week, when he'll look to go 4-0. |
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| Apr 5 2025 | Ray (2-0) completed six innings against Seattle on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and five walks while striking out two batters over six innings to earn the win. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray struggled with his control as he issued five walks in the outing, but he also helped himself out greatly by picking two runners off second base. The free passes didn't end up hurting him, as the only run he allowed came on a fifth-inning Dylan Moore solo homer. Ray is now 2-0 on the campaign for the 7-1 Giants. His 6:6 K:BB across 11.1 frames doesn't portend continued success, but the strikeouts will likely go up given that he averaged more than a punchout per inning every season between 2016 and 2024 except for 2023, when he made only one appearance before undergoing Tommy John surgery. |
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| Mar 30 2025 | Ray (1-0) earned the win against the Reds on Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk with four strikeouts over 5.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was flawless through five innings but surrendered a two-run homer in the sixth, one pitch after a pitch-clock violation, and couldn't finish the frame. Despite that, it was an encouraging outing, as the former Cy Young winner looked healthy and generated nine swinging strikes on 78 pitches. He's set for a favorable home matchup against the Mariners next weekend. |
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| Feb 13 2025 | Ray (hamstring) completed a bullpen session Thursday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray finished the 2024 season on the injured list after straining his hamstring in an Aug. 27 start, but he was able to throw a simulated game in September and seems to have had a normal offseason. Heading into the fourth season of the five-year, $115 million deal he signed with Seattle in November 2021, Ray should have a hold on a rotation spot after he fared well for San Francisco upon completing his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Though he posted a 4.70 ERA over his seven starts for the Giants before being shut down with the hamstring strain, Ray's underlying metrics (21.7 K-BB%, 3.51 SIERA) were more impressive. |
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| Nov 2 2024 | Ray (hamstring) will not opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Giants, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray missed the first half of the 2024 campaign while recovering from the Tommy John procedure he underwent in May of 2023. Once he returned, he was able to make seven starts for the Giants before a strained left hamstring cut his season short in August. Because of his injury history, he likely wouldn't receive an offer in free agency close to the $50 million he's due to make over the next two years, so his decision to remain in San Francisco on his current deal is hardly a surprise. He'll aim to bounce back in 2025 after turning in a 4.70 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 30.2 innings this past season. |
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| Sep 16 2024 | Ray (hamstring) threw another bullpen session Saturday and remains hopeful to return from the 15-day injured list to make one start before the end of the season, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray faced live hitters in batting practice this past Wednesday, but the session was cut short after 42 pitches when he began experiencing fatigue. The southpaw appears to have avoided a major setback, however, given that he was back on the mound just a few days later. Ray will likely still need to face live hitters on at least one more occasion before the Giants feel comfortable bringing him back from the IL, and he could be on a limited pitch count if he reaches his goal of making one more start for the big club. Landen Roupp should make at least one more turn through the rotation as the Giants' fifth starter until Ray is ready for activation. |
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| Sep 10 2024 | Ray (hamstring) is scheduled to throw 50-to-60 pitches in a bullpen session Wednesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander threw two-inning and three-inning simulated games last Wednesday and Saturday, respectively, and he'll continue building up his workload with a bullpen session. Ray landed on the shelf Aug. 27 due to the hamstring strain, and he appears to be closing in on his return to San Francisco's rotation. |
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| Sep 7 2024 | Ray (hamstring) is expected to throw a three-inning simulated game Saturday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray already tossed a two-inning sim game Wednesday, so he'll be looking to get stretched out a bit more Saturday. The Giants placed Ray on the 15-day injured list Aug. 27 with a left hamstring strain, but provided he experiences no setbacks while building up, the southpaw should be able to return to the big club in a starting role down the stretch. The club hasn't indicated whether Ray will need to make a minor-league rehab start prior to being activated, but he'll likely require at least another sim game after Saturday before he's ready to handle a starter's workload for the Giants. |
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| Aug 27 2024 | The Giants placed Ray on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hamstring strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray suffered the injury during Sunday's start against the Mariners, forcing his exit after three-plus innings. He will be eligible for activation on Sept. 10, but with the severity of the strain not known, it's unclear whether he might have a shot to be back by that date. |
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| Aug 25 2024 | Ray (undisclosed) exited Sunday's contest against the Mariners due to left hamstring tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray had pitched three frames, allowing one run before he was forced to depart from the contest. The southpaw will look to take advantage of a few days off and return to the mound for his next projected start Saturday versus the Marlins. |
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| Aug 21 2024 | Ray (3-2) got the win over the White Sox on Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out nine over 6.2 innings. He did not issue a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray turned in arguably his best start since returning from Tommy John surgery. It was his longest outing of the season and also the first time he didn't walk a batter. He also tied his season high with nine strikeouts and retired 12 of the last 14 batters he faced, including two strikeouts in the seventh before he was eventually pulled with two outs. Ray has shown more good than bad since returning from injury, posting a 4.88 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB in 27.2 innings. He lines up to face the Brewers on the road to begin next week. |
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| Aug 15 2024 | Ray (2-2) took the loss against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing five runs on one hit and three walks over two-thirds of an inning while striking out two. He also plunked two batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a disastrous showing for Ray, who hit the first two batters he faced before eventually surrendering a grand slam to Michael Harris. The lefty also issued three walks before being relieved by Sean Hjelle with two outs in the opening frame. It easily marked the shortest start of the campaign for Ray, while the five runs allowed are also a season high. He's walked three batters in three of his last four outings and has a 6.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 30:12 K:BB through five starts this season. |
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| Aug 9 2024 | Ray allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray had his longest outing of the season and earned his first quality start, though it was nothing more than an okay performance. He threw 66 of 105 pitches for strikes and avoided giving up a home run for the first time since his season debut July 24. Ray is now at a 3.98 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings through four starts. He's projected for a tougher home outing versus Atlanta next week. |
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| Aug 4 2024 | Ray (2-1) picked up the win Sunday against the Reds, allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out nine in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray bounced back from a shaky start his last time out, fanning nine batters and allowing just three hits to earn his second win in three starts. Ray's two earned runs came on back-to-back home runs by Jeimer Candelario and Santiago Espinal in the second inning, and Ray has now surrendered five home runs over his past two starts. As he shakes off the rust and becomes more consistent, Ray's sky-high 3.14 HR/9 should normalize towards his career mark of 1.39. The southpaw now owns a 4.40 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB in 14.1 innings. Ray is currently scheduled to take on the Tigers next weekend. |
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| Jul 31 2024 | Ray (1-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Athletics, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was unable to replicate his excellent season debut in what looked like an easier matchup on paper. All four runs he gave up came from homers; Daz Cameron and Lawrence Butler hit solo shots before Brent Rooker ended Ray's night with a two-run blast in the fifth. Ray has had some problems in years past with allowing walks and home runs, though it's difficult to gauge where he is exactly with his command and control through just two starts. One encouraging stat is that his fastball velocity is averaging 94.7 mph, which is higher than his career average. The 32-year-old now owns a 4.82 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB in 9.1 innings and will look to bounce back against the Nationals to begin next week. |
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| Jul 25 2024 | Ray (1-0) earned the win over the Dodgers on Wednesday, surrendering one run on two walks over five innings while not allowing any hits. He struck out eight and also hit two batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray struggled with his command in the first inning, allowing two walks while also hitting two batters with pitches, which led to a run coming home for the Dodgers. However, the veteran lefty came back strong in the second, striking out the side en route to hurling four consecutive 1-2-3 innings. Ray certainly impressed in his first start since undergoing Tommy John Surgery over a year ago, inducing 22 swings and misses on the night. He'll look to carry that momentum into his next outing, which is expected to come at home against Oakland next week. |
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| Jul 24 2024 | The Giants reinstated Ray (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday ahead of his start versus the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday will mark Ray's first major-league start since he underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2023. He began a rehab assignment June 4 and has since posted a 3.38 ERA and 0.85 WHIP alongside a 45:6 K:BB across 29.1 innings in 10 games (nine starts). The 32-year-old southpaw reached 78 pitches during his latest outing with Triple-A Sacramento, though he could still be held to a pitch/innings restriction as he faces MLB hitters for the first time in nearly 16 months. Randy Rodriguez was optioned to Sacramento, and Keaton Winn (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL in corresponding moves. |
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| Jul 22 2024 | Ray (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Ray has been cleared to return during San Francisco's upcoming series against the Dodgers after recovering from Tommy John surgery. He may face some limitations during his first big-league start since the 2023 regular season, though it's worth mentioning that he pitched into the sixth inning during his final rehab outing Friday for Triple-A Sacramento. |
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| Jul 19 2024 | Ray (elbow) will throw five innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday's outing is likely Ray's final rehab start before being reinstated from the injured list. If that's the case, the veteran southpaw could pitch during a four-game road series against the Dodgers early next week. Hayden Birdsong is the most likely candidate to lose their rotation spot once Ray is activated, although the team could opt to use a six-man rotation temporarily considering the Giants have a stretch of 11 games in 10 days coming out of the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 15 2024 | Ray (elbow) struck out nine batters and gave up one hit and one walk over five scoreless innings in his rehab start Sunday with Single-A San Jose. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his ninth and perhaps final minor-league rehab appearance as he works his way back from May 2023 Tommy John surgery, Ray submitted his lengthiest and best outing yet. He built up to 74 pitches (56 strikes) in the rehab start and now owns a 4.13 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 38:4 K:BB in 24 innings over stops with San Jose, Triple-A Sacramento and the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. With Ray looking fully recovered from elbow surgery from both a workload and performance standpoint, he appears poised to return from the 60-day injured list to make his Giants debut coming out of the All-Star break. If the Giants opt to keep a five-man rotation intact rather than expanding to six, rookie Hayden Birdsong would seem to be most at risk of losing his starting spot once Ray is activated. |
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| Jul 2 2024 | Ray (elbow) will make his next rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Sacramento, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander covered 3.2 frames in his previous outing for Sacramento on Friday, and he'll continue building up his workload with the Triple-A affiliate. Ray made four rehab starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and is now scheduled for a third appearance at Triple-A as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. |
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| Jun 23 2024 | Ray (elbow) struck out two and allowed no runs on one hit and one walk over 2.1 innings in his rehab appearance Sunday for Triple-A Sacramento. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was one of three rehabbing Giants pitchers to take the bump for Sacramento on Sunday, with the lefty and Austin Warren (elbow) working behind starter Blake Snell (groin). Before moving up to Sacramento, Ray made four rehab starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, covering seven total innings while striking out 15 and allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks. Though his 2.1-inning appearance Sunday didn't represent a notable uptick in his workload, Ray still finished with 45 pitches (30 strikes) and turned in another clean outing. Ray looks to be building up for a starting role as he gears up for a return from Tommy John surgery, but he'll still likely need to get stretched out to around 75 pitches before the Giants are comfortable bringing him back from the 60-day injured list. Ray likely won't be a rotation option until after the All-Star break. |
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| Jun 22 2024 | Ray (elbow) will make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray pitched 1.2 innings during his most recent appearance in rookie ball, and he's slated to stretch out to three innings Sunday. The 32-year-old lefty will almost certainly make a few more rehab appearances following Sunday, keeping him on track for a return in mid-July. |
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| Jun 17 2024 | Ray (elbow) surrendered three earned runs on four hits while striking out three in 1.2 innings during his third rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray struck out eight while allowing just one baserunner in three innings between his first two rehab outings, but he hit his first bump in the road Thursday. Three of the four hits he allowed went for extra bases, including a two-run home run in the first inning. On a positive note, Ray peppered the strike zone like he had his previous two outings, spotting 24 of his 31 pitches for strikes. According to MLB.com, Ray is scheduled to make another appearance in the ACL on Tuesday, and if all goes well, he could be cleared to advance to a higher-level affiliate his next time out. The veteran southpaw is coming back from May 3, 2023 Tommy John surgery and is expected to exhaust his 30-day rehab window before potentially returning from the 60-day injured list and joining the San Francisco rotation around the All-Star break. |
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| Jun 9 2024 | Ray (elbow) is on track to return around the All-Star break, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray made his second rehab appearance with the Giants' rookie-level team Saturday, striking out five without allowing a baserunner over two innings. The southpaw began his rehab assignment June 4, and he could have it extended beyond the customary 30 days since he is returning from Tommy John surgery. Ray will likely make some of his rehab appearances in the higher levels of the minors later in the assignment. |
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| Jun 5 2024 | Ray (elbow) struck out three in a scoreless inning Tuesday with the Arizona Complex League Giants in his first rehab appearance. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray yielded a double to top Mariners prospect Felnin Celesten but pitched around it by inducing three swinging strikeouts. Coming back from last May's Tommy John surgery, the 32-year-old Ray will require multiple outings as he builds back up. With a 30-day rehab window, it looks like he should make it back before the All-Star break. |
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| May 24 2024 | Ray (elbow) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray began throwing bullpen sessions during spring training, but Saturday will mark the first time he has faced hitters since undergoing Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. The 32-year-old southpaw still isn't expected to pitch for the Giants until around the All-Star break, but he certainly appears to be trending in the right direction. He will almost certainly throw a few additional rounds of live BP before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, at which point a clearer picture regarding his return may emerge. |
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| Mar 11 2024 | Ray (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Monday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray likely won't be an option for the Giants until the second half of the season while he completes his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last May, but he's seemingly steered cleared of any major setbacks through the first 10 months of his rehab program. Though pitchers have returned from the elbow operation in as few as 12 months, Ray's procedure also included a flexor tendon repair, so he'll likely be facing a longer recovery timeline than the typical Tommy John patient. |
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| Feb 14 2024 | The Giants placed Ray (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray's 40-man roster spot will be given to Austin Warren, who signed with the Giants on Wednesday. Ray underwent Tommy John surgery in May and has recently been cleared to throw three times per week, but he is not expected to join the Giants' rotation until the second half of the season. |
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| Jan 26 2024 | Ray (elbow) will throw from 120 feet Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray hopes to begin throwing off a mound early on in spring training and said a return around the All-Star break would be a "best-case scenario." Acquired from the Mariners via trade earlier this month, Ray underwent Tommy John and flexor tendon surgery last May. The lefty has an opt-out clause in his contract after this season, but he wouldn't commit one way or another Friday to exercising it or not, saying his main focus is just to get healthy. |
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| Jan 5 2024 | The Giants acquired Ray (elbow) from the Mariners on Friday in exchange for Mitch Haniger (back), Anthony DeSclafani (elbow) and cash considerations, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery and is not expected to return until after the All-Star break. However, once healthy, the Giants are hoping he can offer them the frontline rotation help they've been craving. Ray is owed $73 million over the next three seasons, although he can opt out after the 2024 campaign. The lefty won the American League Cy Young award in 2021 with the Blue Jays before holding a 3.71 ERA and 212:62 K:BB over 189 innings in 2022 in his first season in Seattle. |
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| Jun 12 2023 | The Mariners transferred Ray (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Monday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray underwent Tommy John surgery in May and will be out until midway through 2024, so it's hardly a surprise to see him land on the 60-day IL. His transfer makes room for Ty Adcock to join the Mariners' bullpen while Penn Murfee (elbow) is out. |
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| May 3 2023 | Ray underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas at the TMI Sports Medicine facility. Ray will travel to Arizona in a few weeks following his initial recovery to begin his rehab. The left-hander has already been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 season, and it's very likely that Ray will miss time to begin the 2024 campaign as well. |
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| Apr 1 2023 | Ray's MRI on Saturday revealed that he's dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray will be shut down for two weeks while receiving daily treatment and then will be reevaluated. The left-hander told reporters that he didn't experience any pain until the second inning of Friday's start against the Guardians. There's no estimated timetable for Ray to return, but it appears that the 31-year-old will miss at least a month before he's able to return to the mound for the Mariners. Chris Flexen will likely take his place in the rotation. |
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| Mar 25 2023 | Ray allowed a run over five innings in Saturday's Cactus League start against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray allowed just two hits in the outing, and he struck out five with one walk. The left-hander was sensational in his time this spring with a 1.06 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 26:6 K:BB ratio. The 2021 Cy Young winner is slotted to pitch behind Luis Castillo in the Seattle rotation, and he could be in for a strong 2023 campaign based on his results this spring. |
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| Mar 16 2023 | Ray has a 1.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB across eight innings in three Cactus League starts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray worked up to 28 pitches in his most recent start Monday against the Angels, and although he's pitched to some contact (seven hits), he' s impressively limited the damage. Ray scuffled to a 12-12 record in Mariners debut campaign in 2022, but he still generated an impressive 3.71 ERA and respectable 1.19 WHIP across 32 starts. The veteran southpaw's strikeout rate did drop from 2021's 32.1 percent in Toronto to 27.4 percent, however, but early returns this spring underscore that Ray's ability to miss bats at an above-average clip remains alive and well. |
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| Feb 20 2023 | Ray will start for the Mariners in Friday's spring training opener versus the Padres, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray will get the ball first as the Mariners try and build off a very successful 2022 campaign in 2023. The team is coming off its first playoff appearance in 21 years and will look to make the next step with additions like Teoscar Hernandez and AJ Pollock this offseason. The left-handed Ray produced a 3.71 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 212 strikeouts over 189 innings in 32 starts with Seattle last season. |
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| Oct 2 2022 | Ray (12-12) allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits and three walks with three strikeouts in 5.2 innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray started off well enough in this one, but he yielded homers to Shea Langeliers, Cristian Pache and Nick Allen between the fourth and sixth innings. This was the third time all year Ray's allowed three homers in a game, and he's given up multiple long balls in three of his last five outings. The southpaw didn't come close to matching his Cy Young season from a year ago, ending the 2022 regular season with a 3.71 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 212:62 K:BB and 32 homers allowed across 189 innings through 32 starts. The Mariners will likely be counting on him to get things sorted out in his next start, which is expected to be during the wild-card round. |
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| Sep 27 2022 | Ray (12-11) took the loss during Tuesday's 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Rangers, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray served up a Josh Jung solo shot in the second inning and another run in the sixth before departing with two out and the bases loaded, but reliever Penn Murfee was able to induce a ground out to end the frame. The two earned runs were enough for the loss as Seattle failed to score, and the 30-year-old has now lost three of four starts while pitching to a 4.57 ERA across 21.2 innings during the stretch. He carries a 3.58 ERA and 1.17 WHIP into his next start, tentatively scheduled to come Sunday against Oakland. |
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| Sep 22 2022 | Ray did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing zero runs on three hits and three walks over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray issued back-to-back walks in the first but managed to escape the inning unscathed. From there, he went on to allow just three singles and a walk until being pulled after the sixth inning. It was a nice bounce back for the left-hander, who had allowed four or more runs in each of his last two starts. Up next for Ray is a matchup against the Rangers at home. |
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| Sep 16 2022 | Ray (12-10) took the loss Friday versus the Angels. He allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk with five strikeouts in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray had trouble in the first, third and fifth innings, and the Mariners tried but failed to tie the game after the southpaw's exit. After a seven-start stretch in which he surrendered only four home runs, he's given up that many long balls across his last two outings. He now has a 3.72 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 194:54 K:BB across 171.2 innings through 29 starts. Ray will look to get back on track next week in a favorable projected road start in Oakland. |
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| Sep 9 2022 | Ray (12-9) took the loss during Friday's 6-4 defeat to Atlanta, allowing four runs on eight hits with six strikeouts in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray fell behind 2-0 two batters into the game thanks to a Dansby Swanson home run and surrendered additional runs in the fourth and fifth to fall in line for the loss. The 30-year-old induced a healthy 13 swinging strikes on 95 pitches in recording six strikeouts, though he's failed to surpass that total in consecutive outings after doing so in all five of his August starts. The subpar start upped Ray's ERA and WHIP to 3.56 and 1.15 respectively, and he's scheduled to pitch again next weekend versus the Angels. |
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| Sep 4 2022 | Ray (12-8) earned the win during Saturday's 4-0 victory over the Guardians, allowing six hits while recording three strikeouts across six shutout innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray permitted two hits in each of the first, third and fifth innings but kept Cleveland off the board with the help of a pickoff and double play. The 30-year-old's impressive August carried into September as he's now surrendered just six runs in 39 innings across his last six starts -- good for a 1.38 ERA. Saturday's three strikeouts mark his lowest total during the stretch, though he still induced a healthy 10 swinging strikes on 87 pitches. Ray carries a 3.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to come against at home against Atlanta next weekend. |
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| Aug 28 2022 | Ray (11-8) allowed three hits and struck out seven without walking a batter across seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Guardians on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray closed out a fantastic August with his fifth straight quality start, and this one was his best of the bunch. He posted a 1.64 ERA and 41:11 K:BB through 33 innings across those five starts, and he's won three in a row. The sharp month lowered Ray's season ERA to 3.58 with a 1.14 WHIP and 180:53 K:BB through 155.2 innings across 26 starts. He's lined up for a rematch with the Guardians in Cleveland next weekend. |
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| Aug 23 2022 | Ray (10-8) allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven in 6.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, though that ended with Joey Meneses' leadoff solo home run. That was the only run against Ray in a dominant outing against a much weaker Nationals team. The southpaw has turned in four straight quality starts in August after a pair of ugly starts versus the Astros to close out July. For the season, he has a 3.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 173:53 K:BB through 148.2 innings across 25 starts. Ray is expected to make his next start this weekend versus the Guardians. |
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| Aug 16 2022 | Ray (9-8) earned the win during Tuesday's 8-2 victory over the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray surrendered two early runs to fall behind, but the Mariners offense scored three in the sixth and added insurance in the ninth to put Ray back above .500 on the season. The 30-year-old has opened August strong with a 2.32 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 19.1 innings across three starts, though walks remain a problem as he issued multiple free passes for the fourth straight turn. Ray carries a 3.87 ERA and 1.20 WHIP into his next start, slated for next week against Washington. |
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| Aug 10 2022 | Ray allowed two earned runs on three hits and five walks while striking out seven across 6.1 innings Wednesday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was effective from a run suppression standpoint, allowing only a two-run home run to Kyle Higashioka. However, he lost control of his pitches for most of his start and has now walked 11 batters across the 16 innings covering his last three starts, although he still has a 3.94 ERA in that span. For the season, Ray has a 3.90 ERA with a 156:49 K:BB across 136 frames. |
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| Aug 6 2022 | Ray didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 4-3 loss to the Angels, allowing one run on five hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts in seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray surrendered his lone run on consecutive two-out hits in the first inning but was able to limit the damage thereafter aside from a Magneuris Sierra near inside-the-park home run in the second. It was a nice rebound outing for the 30-year-old as he had failed to make it past the third inning in each of his last two starts, and the 10 strikeouts mark the third time in his last six turns he's reached double digits. Ray sports a 3.96 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 149 strikeouts in 129.2 innings across 22 outings. He lines up to toe the rubber again midweek against the Yankees. |
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| Jul 30 2022 | Ray (8-8) gave up four earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings to take the loss in an 11-1 defeat to the Astros on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray struggled with his control, issuing four free passes to a dangerous Astros lineup that made him pay with good situational hitting. Ray was chased in the third inning after a walk to Mauricio Dubon, which raised his pitch count to 84. It has been a difficult first season in Seattle for the 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner. Ray continues to get plenty of punchouts with his power slider but his BB/9 has ticked up to 3.1 from 2.4 in 2021, while his LOB% has dropped to 77.5 percent from 90.1 percent last season. Ray is tentatively scheduled to start against the depleted Angels lineup next week. |
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| Jul 24 2022 | Ray (8-7) allowed six runs on 10 hits and struck out only one in three innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray gave up a solo home run to each of the first two batters he faced (Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena). It didn't get better from there for the Mariners ace, as he allowed three more runs in the second inning and another in the third before he was pulled at 62 pitches. There was no report of an injury for Ray, so it's possible this was just rust after he went nine days between starts. His quality start streak ended at seven, and he now has a 3.90 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 136:38 K:BB through 120 innings in 20 starts. He's projected for a road start against these same Astros next week. |
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| Jul 15 2022 | Ray (8-6) allowed three runs on six hits over 6.2 frames Friday, striking out 12 and earning a win over Texas. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray cruised through five shutout innings before coughing up a solo home run to Corey Seager in the sixth and a two-run shot to Leody Taveras in the seventh. His 12 punchouts tied a season best and it was his fifth time recording at least 10. Since his last loss June 1, Ray is 4-0 with a 1.75 ERA over his eight starts. On the year, his ERA has dropped to 3.54 alongside a stellar 135:38 K:BB through 116 frames. |
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| Jul 9 2022 | Ray allowed one run on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lone run against Ray came in the form of a George Springer solo home run in the sixth inning. The southpaw was let off the hook when Carlos Santana put the Mariners ahead with a two-run blast in the seventh. Over his last six games, Ray has allowed four runs, 18 hits, 11 walks and three hit batters while striking out 46 in 39.2 innings. The southpaw's return to ace form has seen him trim his ERA from 4.97 to 3.51 over that stretch, and he's added a 1.11 WHIP and 123:38 K:BB in 110.1 innings overall in 18 starts. Ray is projected for a road start at Texas next week. |
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| Jul 3 2022 | Ray (7-6) allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out 12 in 6.2 innings to earn the win Sunday over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray ran his streak of dominance up to five starts -- he's given up three runs across his last 33.2 innings, though he's been unlucky to earn only two wins in that span. The southpaw also gave up his first home run in that stretch when Elvis Andrus took him deep in the seventh inning. Sunday's start was also Ray's fourth of the year with double-digit strikeouts. He has a 3.62 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 117:36 K:BB through 104.1 innings. The 30-year-old is lined up for a home start against his former team, the Blue Jays, next weekend. |
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| Jun 28 2022 | Ray allowed a hit and three walks while striking out eight over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Orioles on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray extended his streak of starts without allowing more than one run to four with another dominant performance, arguably his best of the year. He nearly got into trouble in the fourth inning, but he was able to escape having two runners in scoring position without giving anything up. The southpaw trimmed his ERA to 3.78 with a 1.14 WHIP and 105:34 K:BB across 97.2 innings overall. Ray lines up for a favorable home start versus the Athletics this weekend as he looks to carry his strong pitching from June into July. |
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| Jun 23 2022 | Ray allowed a run on four hits, two walks and a hit batter while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray gave up an RBI single to Christian Bethancourt in the first inning. For much of the game, it looked like that would lead to a hard-luck loss, but the Mariners scraped together two runs in the ninth inning to get the southpaw off the hook. Ray has turned in three straight quality starts, allowing two runs, 10 hits and four walks across his last 20 innings. For the season, he's trimmed his ERA to 4.07 with a 1.18 WHIP and 97:31 K:BB across 90.2 innings in 15 starts. He'll look to keep things rolling in a projected home start versus the Orioles next week. |
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| Jun 17 2022 | Ray (6-6) allowed one run on three hits, a walk and a hit batter while striking out 10 over seven-plus innings to earn the win Friday versus the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray hit a batter and issued his lone walk in the first inning before turning dominant. He allowed his first hit in the seventh, and a couple of extra-base knocks in the eighth ended his night after 102 pitches (68 strikes). His last two starts have been some of his best work of the year, as he's given up only one run across his last 14 innings. Overall, the 30-year-old has a 4.25 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 91:29 K:BB through 84.2 innings in 14 starts. He lines up for a road start versus the struggling Athletics next week. |
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| Jun 12 2022 | Ray didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Boston, allowing three hits and one walk with four strikeouts in seven scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray and Boston starter Kutter Crawford engaged in an unlikely pitcher's duel which prevented the reigning Cy-Young winner from earning the victory despite posting a season-high 74 game score. The 30-year-old lefty has been mostly middling this season with an ERA stuck between 3.91 and 4.97 since April 13 but has been workhorse as his 76.2 innings rank third in MLB. Ray's slated to pitch again next weekend against the Angels. |
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| Jun 6 2022 | Ray (5-6) earned the win over Houston on Monday, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was lit up for four runs -- the first three of which came on solo homers -- over his first two innings, but he was able to keep the Astros off the scoreboard over his final three frames to eke out a win. The southpaw allowed at least one baserunner in every inning in which he pitched and managed a season-low three strikeouts, so he clearly wasn't at the top of his game despite the victory. Ray has given up at least three earned runs in each of his past five starts and has consequently seen his ERA rise to an uninspiring 4.97 on the season. He'll likely make his next start at home against Boston this weekend. |
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| Jun 1 2022 | Ray (4-6) allowed four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was undone by a poor second inning, as he allowed two of the first three batters he faced to reach base prior to serving up a three-run homer to Rougned Odor. Ray has now allowed a home run in each of his last six starts, resulting in a 5.64 ERA in that span. He's racked up 74 strikeouts across 65.2 innings this season, but his 4.93 ERA remains inflated due to his inability to keep the ball in the yard. |
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| May 26 2022 | Ray (4-5) took the loss Wednesday, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings as the Mariners fell 4-2 to the A's. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 10 whiffs tied his season high, as Ray fired 60 of 95 pitches for strikes in his fourth quality start of the year. Home runs continue to be an issue for the southpaw, however -- he got taken deep twice Wednesday and has served up homers in five straight starts, leaving him with a 4.75 ERA and 1.48 HR/9 despite a solid 1.20 WHIP and 68:21 K:BB through 60.2 innings. |
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| May 20 2022 | Ray (4-4) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks over six innings Friday, striking out eight and taking a loss against Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the poor final line, the only damage against Ray was Trevor Story's two-out grand slam in the third inning. He's now allowed a home run in four straight starts as his ERA jumped to 4.77 through 54.2 frames this season. The 30-year-old lefty has allowed at least four runs in three of his last four outings but he's posted a 32:8 K:BB during that stretch. Ray is lined up to face Oakland at home next week. |
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| May 15 2022 | Ray (4-3) allowed five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out nine in six innings to earn the win over the Mets on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray exhibited decent command in Sunday's start, tossing 63 of his 97 pitches for strikes. However, he allowed plenty of baserunners and gave up five runs over the first four innings of the game. Although the southpaw allowed at least five runs in a start for just the second time this season, he got plenty of run support from the Mariners and picked up his second consecutive win. Ray has posted a 4.62 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 48.2 innings over eight starts in 2022, and he tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Boston on Friday. |
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| May 10 2022 | Ray (3-3) registered the win during Tuesday's 5-4 victory over Philadelphia, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts in 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray retired the first 12 Phillies before encountering trouble in the fifth inning, surrendering two runs on a Nick Castellanos solo shot and a Jean Segura walk plus two wild pitches. The 30-year-old has now surpassed the 100-pitch threshold in consecutive starts and induced an impressive 21 swinging strikes Tuesday. Despite the positive notes, Ray has surrendered multiple earned runs in every start since Opening Day and sits with a 4.22 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. He's tentatively lined up to face the Mets in New York on Sunday for a second start this week. |
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| May 5 2022 | Ray (2-3) suffered the loss against the Rays on Thursday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray had one bad inning in the start -- Tampa Bay netted four runs against him in the fourth -- but that was enough to seal his fate on a night when Seattle produced only three runs. The southpaw nonetheless can take some positives away from the performance, as he racked up 15 swinging strikes and tossed his most innings since his first start of the campaign. Ray has gone at least six frames in all but one of his appearances this season and has a 4.38 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB across 30.1 innings. He's line up to face Philadelphia at home early next week. |
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| May 1 2022 | Ray (2-2) was charged with the loss against the Marlins on Saturday, allowing three earned runs on four hits and four walks across five innings while recording eight strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray had his swing-and-miss stuff in season-best form Saturday, but he also tied a season high with four walks. The veteran southpaw had mostly breezed through his first four frames before the Marlins got to him in the fifth with a pair of RBI singles and by drawing a free pass with the bases loaded. Ray's first opportunity to make up for the stumble is slated to come at home against the Rays either Thursday or Friday. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Ray struck out five in six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk in a 5-4 extra-inning win Sunday against Kansas City. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray allowed a pair of RBI doubles in the third inning but otherwise kept the Royals' lineup in check. He left the game with a 3-2 lead and was in position to earn the victory. A ninth-inning homer by Hunter Dozier erased that possibility. The lefty has thrown at least six innings in each start this season and leads all of baseball with 25.1 innings pitched. Surprisingly, Ray has been pitching more to contact and has only fanned 18 batters so far. His next start will likely be next weekend in Miami. |
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| Apr 19 2022 | Ray (2-1) picked up the win during Tuesday's 6-2 victory over Texas, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk with four strikeouts in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Seattle jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after the first inning and Ray cruised from there, permitting single runs in the third and seventh innings and requiring just 85 pitches. It was a nice rebound from last starts six-run outing against the White Sox, and the 30-year-old has now gone at least six innings in each of his three turns. He's tentatively slated to pitch again this week on Sunday against Kansas City. |
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| Apr 14 2022 | Ray allowed six runs on 10 hits and four walks while striking out four across 6.1 innings during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the White Sox. He earned his first loss of the season. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray allowed four runs in the second inning, capped off by a two-run double by Tim Anderson. The left-hander was able to steady the ship until he allowed back-to-back homers to Anderson and Luis Robert in the seventh inning. All things considered, it wasn't a terrible outing for the veteran against a lineup that has notoriously dominated left-handed pitching. After signing a five-year, $115 million deal this past offseason, the 2021 AL Cy Young winner has struck out nine across 13.1 innings of work during his first two starts as a Mariner. Ray is tentatively scheduled to face the Rangers at home next Tuesday. |
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| Apr 8 2022 | Ray (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and four walks over seven innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first start after landing a $115 million deal last offseason, Ray fired 96 pitches across seven innings of one-run ball. The lone blemish on his outing was a solo shot by Gio Urshela in the fourth frame. The 6-foot-2 southpaw has dealt with command issues throughout his career, registering a career 3.9 BB/9 entering the 2022 campaign, so the four walks shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Ray is expected to face the White Sox on the road next week. |
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| Apr 6 2022 | Ray and the Mariners won't face the Twins on Thursday after the Opening Day game for both teams was postponed due to inclement weather in Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The contest was rescheduled for Friday, which was originally an off day in the schedule amid the four-game series. Ray remains in line to start Friday's game, which will keep the other four members of the rotation on their normal pitching schedules. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner closed his first spring with the Mariners with a 4.61 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 13.2 innings over his three starts. |
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| Mar 31 2022 | Manager Scott Servais said Thursday that Ray will start the Mariners' Opening Day game April 7 in Minnesota, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray will unseat Marco Gonzales as the Mariners' No. 1 starter this season after Seattle brought him aboard on a five-year, $115 million deal following his improbable run to the American League's Cy Young Award in 2021 while he was with Toronto. The southpaw has always made bats miss at a prolific clip, but he reached a new level of success thanks largely to cutting his walk rate all the way down to 6.7 percent last season after turning in rates north of 10 percent in each of the previous four years. So long as he proves that he can keep the free passes to a minimum, Ray shouldn't take too much of a step back statistically with the move from Toronto to Seattle. |
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| Mar 28 2022 | Ray was credited with the victory in a Cactus League win over the Rangers on Monday, allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander held the Rangers at bay for the first four frames before yielding a pair of runs on a lineout and double by Charlie Culberson and Marcus Semien, respectively. Despite those stumbles, Ray once again missed plenty of bats, pushing his spring strikeout total to 11 over his first two Cactus League turns. |
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| Mar 22 2022 | Ray tossed four innings in his Cactus League debut against the Cubs on Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on a hit and two walks. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The prized offseason acquisition was originally slated for three frames, but thanks to his efficiency, he was able to work the extra inning and still log a relatively modest 57 pitches. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports Ray's fastball topped out at 95 mph and he frequently complemented it successfully with his trademark slider, allowing him to strike out five of the 16 hitters he faced. Manager Scott Servais has implied he won't begin thinking about his Opening Day starter until he's had a chance to see each starting pitcher once this spring, but he emphasized how impressed he was with Ray's initial performance. |
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| Mar 17 2022 | Ray, who threw his first bullpen and live batting practice sessions with the Mariners earlier in the week, has already made an impression on his new teammates with his pitch arsenal and intensity, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. "He's a pretty intense guy," catcher Tom Murphy said. "We see him floating around here, he hasn't said much to everybody, but you can tell he's all business." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray gave several of his new teammates an up-close look at the stuff that helped garner him the AL Cy Young award last season, impressing the likes of Steven Souza, Jarred Kelenic and Murphy with his fastball and slider. The veteran southpaw's approach and path to success has also caught the eye of manager Scott Servais, who noted Ray has been persistent throughout the years in experimenting with a variety of deliveries until finding the right fit. The Mariners made their heaviest investment in a player yet during president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto's seven-year tenure when they gave Ray a $115 million contract this winter, with the expectation he'll serve as a clear-cut top-of-the-rotation piece. |
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| Nov 29 2021 | Ray signed a five-year, $115 million contract with the Mariners on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray won the 2021 AL Cy Young Award after he posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 193.1 innings across 32 starts during his first full season with the Blue Jays. The 30-year-old will now be rewarded with a long-term deal that includes an opt-out clause following the 2024 season. |
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| Nov 17 2021 | Ray was announced as the winner of the 2021 American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday, Baseball Writers' Association of America reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray received 29 of 30 first-place votes for a resurgent season in which he posted a 2.84 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 248:52 K:BB across 193.1 innings. The award win means he'll pocket an additional $150,000 incentive as he heads to free agency after turning down Toronto's $18.4 million qualifying offer for 2022. The Blue Jays will now receive draft-pick compensation should he sign elsewhere, but the team is likely still interested in retaining him. |
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| Nov 6 2021 | The Blue Jays extended a qualifying offer to Ray on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Ray coming off the best year of his career, he will surely turn down the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer. He is one of the favorites to win the AL Cy Young award. |
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| Sep 30 2021 | Ray (13-7) allowed five earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four across 5.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray allowed only a solo home run through five innings, but he surrendered three long balls in his final frame to sink his outing. Though he has been excellent for much of the season, Ray has stumbled a bit down the stretch by allowing 13 earned runs across 27.1 frames spanning his last five starts. Even so, Ray ends the regular season with a 2.84 ERA and a 248:53 K:BB across 193.1 innings and should be in consideration for the American League Cy Young. |
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| Sep 25 2021 | Ray (13-6) allowed a run on three hits and four walks with six strikeouts in six innings to earn the win Saturday versus Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw gave up a sacrifice fly in the first inning, but that was the only run Minnesota scored in the game. Ray's September hasn't been as smooth as his August, as he's allowed eight runs in each month, but in just 28.2 innings this month as opposed to 41 frames last month. He's still been excellent more often than not in 2021 with a 2.68 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 244:49 K:BB across 188 innings. His last start of the regular season lines up as a pivotal home showdown versus the Yankees next week. |
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| Sep 21 2021 | Ray (12-6) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings Monday as he took the loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Things were going smoothly for Ray until the fifth inning when he allowed a three-run home run to Yandy Diaz to give the Rays a 3-2 lead. Ray stayed in for two more batters after the long ball and then was pulled after surrendering a double to Randy Arozerena at 97 pitches. It was the second time Ray's failed to reach five innings over his last three starts but it was just his first loss since July 21. The 2021 Cy Young candidate now has a 2.72 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 238:45 K:BB over 182 innings and will have a good opportunity to bounce back against the Twins over the weekend. |
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| Sep 15 2021 | Ray (12-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over the Rays, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. He struck out 13 without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty continues to steamroll the opposition, regardless of who he's facing. Ray has fanned double-digit batters in five of his last six starts, lowering his ERA to 2.64 and WHIP to 1.01 -- both career bests, if he maintains that pace through his final outings -- while taking the MLB lead in strikeouts at 233 and bolstering his Cy Young case. |
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| Sep 5 2021 | Ray (11-5) allowed one hit and three walks over 6.2 scoreless innings while striking out 10 to earn the win over Oakland on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the first two games between these teams were slugfests, Ray made sure the series finale was a lopsided affair. He posted his eighth straight quality start and his fourth outing in a row with double-digit strikeouts. The southpaw has produced plenty of gems lately, but this was one of his best. Ray has a 2.60 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 212:41 K:BB through 166 innings this year. He'll look to keep rolling in an extremely favorable road matchup versus Baltimore during next weekend's series. |
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| Aug 31 2021 | Ray (10-5) picked up the win in Monday's 7-3 victory over the Orioles, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw is on an incredible roll, reeling off seven straight quality starts and fanning double-digit batters in three straight. Ray has a 1.72 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 60:11 K:BB through 47 innings over that stretch, and Monday's performance got him to 202 strikeouts on the year -- the fourth time in his career he's reached 200 Ks. |
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| Aug 25 2021 | Ray allowed one run on five hits, a walk and a hit batter while striking out a season-high 14 in seven innings versus the White Sox on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In what's become a recurring theme, Ray was excellent on the mount in his sixth straight quality start, but he's now left five consecutive starts with no decision. Wednesday was the seventh time the southpaw racked up double-digits in strikeouts, and he now has 192 through 25 starts this year. The 29-year-old owns a strong 2.72 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, but his record remains stuck at 9-5. He'll continue the search for an elusive 10th win at home versus lowly Baltimore next week. |
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| Aug 20 2021 | Ray allowed a run on five hits and no walks while striking out 11 over eight innings in a no-decision versus Detroit on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was excellent through seven innings Friday, but his offense didn't give him enough help. The only run scored on Ray's watch came on a wild pitch in the eighth inning. Despite allowing just four runs in his last 27 innings, he has not recorded a decision in his last four starts. The 29-year-old has a 2.79 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 178:36 K:BB across 145.1 innings this year. He'll try to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup versus the White Sox next week. |
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| Aug 14 2021 | Ray went seven innings Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk with eight strikeouts in a 3-2 loss to Seattle. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray made one mistake all game - a two-run home run by Tom Murphy in the third - on his way to a fifth straight quality start. The lefty has gone at least six innings while throwing no more than 90 pitches in each of his last three starts and sports an excellent 2.88 ERA, his lowest mark since his 2017 All-Star campaign. |
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| Aug 8 2021 | Ray didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox after tossing six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while fanning five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray has given up two or fewer runs in six of his last seven outings, including three in a row, and he has posted six quality starts during that span as well. The veteran has an excellent 1.85 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP across 43.2 innings since the beginning of July. |
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| Aug 2 2021 | Ray allowed two runs on six hits and three walks with four strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision versus Cleveland on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Ray's seventh quality start in his last eight outings, the lone hiccup in that span being a July 21 appearances versus Boston. The southpaw gave up both runs Monday in the third inning, but Vladimir Guerrero's two-run blast in the sixth got him off the hook. The strong pitching lately has Ray's ERA at 3.04 with a 1.09 WHIP and 154:33 K:BB through 124.1 innings. He tentatively is set to make his next start versus Boston this weekend. |
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| Jul 29 2021 | Ray (9-5) earned the win Wednesday against the Red Sox after tossing six innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray started the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader and was crisp on the mound en route to his ninth win of the campaign. He managed to bounce back after the Red Sox trounced him for four runs -- including three homers -- across five innings in his previous outing, and he posted his ninth quality start since the beginning of June. In fact, he has allowed one or fewer runs in three of his last four appearances. |
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| Jul 27 2021 | Ray won't start as scheduled Tuesday at Boston since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday, and Ray figures to start one of those contests. He faced the Red Sox in his previous start July 21 and surrendered four runs, including three homers, across five innings. |
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| Jul 21 2021 | Ray (8-5) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against Boston. He completed five innings, and allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Ray and opposing starter Garret Richards gave up three home runs in the contest, but Richards was able to go a little deeper into the game and picked up the win. Ray entered the contest having totaled 13.2 scoreless innings over his past two starts but couldn't contain Boston's bats, tying a season-worst mark by allowing four earned runs. The southpaw also notched his lowest strikeout total since April 18 after registering double-digit punchouts in four of his previous eight starts. He'll try to get back into the win column in his next appearance, which is tentatively scheduled to come in a rematch against Boston -- this time on the road -- early next week. |
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| Jul 17 2021 | Ray (8-4) picked up the win in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Rangers, allowing four hits and two walks over 6.2 scoreless innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander came out firing in the second half, tossing 66 of 100 pitches for strikes to extend his quality start streak to five. Ray has been one of the best pitchers in baseball since the beginning of June, posting a 2.11 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and remarkably efficient 78:14 K:BB through 55.1 innings over that stretch. |
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| Jul 11 2021 | Ray (7-4) threw seven shutout innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out 11 to earn the win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw has been solid for much of the season, but he turned it up to dominance Sunday. The only hit Ray allowed was a Yandy Diaz double in the seventh inning. This was also Ray's fifth start with double-digit strikeouts this year. The 29-year-old has a 3.13 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 130:24 K:BB across 100.2 innings, his best ratios 2017. He projects to get a start in next weekend's three-game series versus Texas to open the second half of the season. |
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| Jul 9 2021 | Ray is scheduled to start the Blue Jays' series finale in Tampa Bay on Sunday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was initially lined up to make his final start of the first half on Saturday, but he'll be pushed back a day in the pitching schedule after Thursday's game against the Orioles was postponed due to inclement weather. The Blue Jays plan to go with Alek Manoah, Ross Stripling and Ray as their starters for the series in Tampa Bay, resulting in Steven Matz missing out on his second start of the week. With a 3.36 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and a 119:23 K:BB across his 16 starts this season, Ray has a compelling case to be named an alternate in the All-Star Game next week if the American League needs to replace a pitcher. |
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| Jun 29 2021 | Ray (6-3) earned the win Tuesday after holding the Mariners to three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out 10 across six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray blanked the Mariners until the sixth inning, when Ty France broke through with a three-run long ball. Regardless, the southpaw continued to rack up the punchouts, recording his fourth double-digit effort of the season. It's been a solid month for Ray, who registered his fifth quality start out of six June outings and his 10th of the year. The 29-year-old is slated to take the mound again at home Sunday against Tampa Bay. |
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| Jun 24 2021 | Ray (5-3) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over six innings in a 3-1 victory over the Marlins. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw delivered his fourth quality start in five June outings and ninth of the season as he took a shutout into the sixth inning before serving up a solo shot to Starling Marte. Ray will carry a 3.35 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 103:20 K:BB through 80.2 innings into his next start. |
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| Jun 18 2021 | Ray (4-3) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five in 4.1 innings to take the loss against the Orioles on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray had recorded double-digit strikeouts in each of his last two starts, but he was unable to get into a similar rhythm Friday. He gave up a leadoff home run in the first inning and allowed another run to come across by giving up three singles in the bottom of the fifth. The southpaw has now posted a 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 97:19 K:BB in 74.2 innings across his first 13 starts of the year. Ray tentatively lines up to make his next appearance on the road against Miami on Wednesday. |
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| Jun 13 2021 | Ray (4-3) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out 10 in six innings to earn the win against the Red Sox on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray has now struck out at least nine batters in each of his last three starts, and he's picked up two wins during that time. He allowed a solo home run in the second inning before giving up a two-run double in the fifth, but he got plenty of run support from Toronto's offense in the 18-4 win. The southpaw tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Baltimore on Friday. |
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| Jun 8 2021 | Ray completed 6.1 innings against the White Sox on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks while striking out 13. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was dominant in the start, registering a season-high 13 strikeouts and inducing 21 swings-and-misses. He didn't allow a run until the seventh inning, when the White Sox broke through for a run on an Andrew Vaughn homer. Toronto's offense offered little support, however, managing only one run to keep Ray from picking up the win. The veteran lowered his season ERA to 3.36 with the strong outing, and he has allowed exactly one run in three of his past four starts. Ray will look to extend the strong stretch in his next start, which is lined up to come against Boston at Fenway Park on Sunday. |
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| Jun 1 2021 | Ray (3-2) allowed one earned run on six hits and two walks while striking out nine across six innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray ripped through the Marlins lineup, generating 22 swinging strikes on 96 total pitches to back up his nine strikeouts. The only damage against him came in the fifth inning when Starling Marte delivered an RBI double. For the season, Ray has maintained a 3.57 ERA with 69 strikeouts across 58 innings and 10 starts. |
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| May 27 2021 | Ray (2-2) took the loss to the Yankees in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out five and walked two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez both took the lefty yard, Nos. 13 and 14 allowed by Ray this season. Credit to Ray for not compounding those issues with a ton of walks like in seasons past -- he has amazingly handed out only 12 free passes in 52 innings so far in 2021. Ray will take a 3.81 ERA and 1.12 WHIP into his next start, which projects to be a "home" matchup against the Marlins in Buffalo. |
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| May 22 2021 | Ray allowed one earned run on five hits while striking out seven across seven innings in the loss to the Rays on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The only damage against Ray came via a solo home run by Mike Zunino in the fifth inning. Unfortunately for Ray, he did not receive enough run support to get the win despite giving his best performance of the season. The 29-year-old has really struggled with keeping the ball in the park. He is tied with Tarik Skubal with most home runs allowed in all of baseball. Although he's surrendered 12 long balls in eight starts, he has managed to carry a respectable 3.42 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 47.1 innings. |
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| May 16 2021 | Ray (2-1) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out nine in 5.2 innings to earn the win against the Phillies on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray has now struck out at least nine batters in each of his last three starts. He tossed four scoreless frames to begin Sunday's game but allowed four runs across the fifth and sixth innings prior to his removal. The left-hander has now posted a 3.79 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 40.1 innings across seven starts this season. Ray tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Rays on Saturday. |
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| May 12 2021 | Ray allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out a season-high 10 hitters over six innings Tuesday against Atlanta. He did not end up being involved in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray got off to a bumpy start after allowing two singles and a walk which led to a first-inning run for Atlanta. He later would also give up two solo home runs before his day was over. The 29-year-old has had a bit of an issue so far with the long ball, as he's given up eight so far over his first six outings, but overall he's been pretty reliable having gone at least five innings while surrendering three or fewer runs in each of his starts. He'll be in search of a win this weekend when he's next scheduled to take the mound at home against the Phillies. |
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| May 5 2021 | Ray hurled six innings against Oakland on Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out nine. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray served up a pair of solo shots -- one each to Matt Chapman and Ramon Laureano -- but was otherwise fairly dominant, inducing 21 swinging strikes and punching out nine batters. Most remarkably, he did not walk a single batter for the third straight start after issuing nine free passes over his first 10 innings of the campaign. The southpaw finished with a 17.9 percent walk rate last season but has cut that number nearly in half in 2021 thanks to his recent streak of excellent control. Not coincidentally, Ray's walkless stretch has resulted in his first three quality starts of the campaign, and he has struck out 23 batters over 18.2 innings over that span. He'll try to keep the the impressive stretch going in his next start, which is tentatively slated for Tuesday at Atlanta. |
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| Apr 30 2021 | Ray (1-1) picked up the win in Friday's 13-5 victory over Atlanta, allowing two runs on five hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out five without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty took a shutout into the seventh inning before an Ozzie Albies homer helped end Ray's night. It was still an outstanding performance from the 29-year-old, who tossed 68 of 95 pitches for strikes as he delivered his second straight quality start, and Ray will take a 2.78 ERA and 20:9 K:BB through 22.2 innings into his next outing, likely to come next week in Oakland. |
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| Apr 24 2021 | Ray allowed three earned runs on six hits while striking out nine across six innings Saturday in the loss to the Rays. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite allowing two home runs, Ray posted a quality start to keep the game tied when he was relieved. Ray's command was much better Saturday compared to his first two starts. He had nine strikeouts and zero walks, compared to six strikeouts and nine walks in his first two appearances. The 29-year-old will look for his first win of the season Friday against Atlanta. |
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| Apr 18 2021 | Ray tossed five scoreless innings Sunday against the Royals. He gave up four hits and six walks while fanning three in a no-decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray got into trouble early, as he had the bases loaded with one out in the first inning, but he came away unscathed from that jam. He also had the bases loaded in the second and two runners on in the third, but he didn't allow runs despite allowing 10 baserunners during his outing. Ray has pitched 10 innings in two starts this season but has had major control issues, posting a 6:9 K:BB in that stretch. |
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| Apr 12 2021 | Ray (0-1) took the loss Monday as the Jays fell 3-1 to the Yankees, giving up two runs on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty wasn't able to match his spring dominance in his first regular-season start of the year, and instead Ray looked like his usual inefficient self, tossing only 50 of 84 pitches for strikes. Aside from a Kyle Higashioka homer however, Ray did hold the Yankees' offense mostly in check. He'll look for a better result in his next outing, set for Saturday in Kansas City. |
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| Apr 11 2021 | Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed that Ray (elbow) would start Monday's game against the Yankees, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays will wait until Monday before officially activating Ray from the 10-day injured list, but the lefty received the green light to make his 2021 season debut after he checked out fine during a 63-pitch simulated game Wednesday. Ray will assume the rotation spot of Tanner Roark, who will shift to a long-relief role. |
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| Apr 7 2021 | Ray (elbow) felt good after throwing 63 pitches during a simulated game Wednesday, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pitching coach Pete Walker said over the weekend the left-hander is "really close" to returning from the injured list, so the simulated game may have been the final step before being activated. If that's the case, Ray likely won't be immediately ready for a full starter's workload given he hasn't cleared the 70-pitch mark in his rehab work. |
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| Apr 4 2021 | Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker said Sunday that Ray (elbow) is "really close" to returning from the 10-day injured list, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray appears to have come out of his bullpen session Friday without any setbacks to his bruised elbow, and at this point, Walker said the lefty just needs to build back up after a brief shutdown period. He'll likely throw again Monday or Tuesday, and if all goes well, Ray could be ready to rejoin the rotation at some point during next weekend's series with the Angels. |
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| Apr 2 2021 | Ray (elbow) has been throwing at 100 percent and will throw off a mound Friday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray suffered an elbow injury late in camp, though the issue was among the least concerning elbow problems for a pitcher, as it was nothing worse than a bruise and came while falling down some stairs rather than while pitching. The injury was bad enough to send him to the injured list to start the year, but it doesn't look as though he'll need to miss much time. |
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| Mar 31 2021 | Ray (elbow) will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was already expected to miss his first start of the season due to a bruised elbow. However, manager Charlie Montoyo announced Wednesday that the southpaw will be placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 29. T.J. Zeuch will likely start for the Blue Jays during Sunday's game against the Yankees, and it's not yet clear whether Ray will be cleared to make his season debut when he's first eligible to return from the injured list April 8. |
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| Mar 27 2021 | Ray (elbow) won't make his first start of the season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray suffered a bruised elbow after falling down some stairs early in the week, and he'll miss at least one turn through the rotation while he recovers. The Blue Jays haven't determined who will start in his place, but it's unlikely that Ray's injury will force him to miss significant time. |
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| Mar 23 2021 | Ray will miss a spring start after bruising his elbow while falling down some stairs but still hopes to be ready for the start of the regular season, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's never good to see a pitcher suffer an elbow injury, though a bruise is among the least concerning possible issues. He's looked great this spring, posting a 1.98 ERA and an 18:5 K:BB in 13.2 innings, seemingly setting himself up for a bounceback season. The bruise could potentially cause him to miss a turn in the rotation to start the year but shouldn't change his overall outlook by very much. |
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| Mar 19 2021 | Ray's fastball averaged 96.2 mph and topped out at 98 mph Friday against the Tigers as he struck out seven and gave up one run on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings, picking up the win, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That velocity is up slightly from the average of 95.8 mph he recorded in his previous outing and up significantly from the 93.7 mph he averaged during his disastrous 2020 campaign. Few pitchers have a wider range of outcomes this season than Ray, who's recorded an ERA as low as 2.89 and struck out more than 31 percent of opposing batters in three straight years before falling flat last season, struggling to a 6.62 ERA and a 17.9 percent walk rate. If his spring numbers are any indication, he's set for one of his good seasons, posting an 18:5 K:BB and a 1.98 ERA through 13.2 Grapefruit League innings. |
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| Mar 14 2021 | Ray struck out three and walked two over four no-hit innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. "This [Baltimore] is a younger team. They're going to be super aggressive," Ray said afterwards. "I think I only threw five pitches in the first inning. After that, I knew they were going to continue to be aggressive, so I just tried to use that against them." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw averaged 95.8 mph with his fastball and topped out at 97.3 mph, a very good sign for his 2021 fortunes after he averaged 93.9 mph last year. Ray got stretched out to 52 pitches in the outing, putting him on pace to reach his target of 90-plus pitches by the end of camp, but he was most pleased with where he was locating them Saturday. "Even the walks that I've had, the ball has been right around the zone," Ray said. "As far as command, I feel really good about where my pitches are at. I'm around the zone and my misfires aren't far off. I feel like I'm in a really good spot." The Jays' rotation is very shaky after Hyun Jin Ryu, so getting a bounceback performance from Ray after his rough 2020 will be crucial for the team's success. |
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| Mar 8 2021 | Ray recorded six of his seven outs via strikeout and threw 31 of his 50 pitches for strikes during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander also walked two batters during his first inning of work, but free passes are part of the package with Ray. He topped out at 98.4 mph with his fastball but found more control when sitting 94-96 mph in the second frame. Ray struggled through a rough 2020, but the Jays are counting on him to rebound after re-signing Ray to a one-year deal in the offseason. |
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| Feb 21 2021 | Ray spent the winter working on his mechanics and trying to return to the three-quarter arm slot he used prior to last season, Gregor Chisholm of The Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into last spring when he was still with the Diamondbacks, the southpaw adjusted his release point to come over the top with his delivery in an attempt to cut down on his walks. The result was the worst stretch of his career, and a trade to the Jays at a steep discount. Thanks to re-signing with Toronto early in the offseason, Ray had the organization's coaching staff available all winter for advice and guidance as he tried to get back to his old arm slot. "Technology has gotten way better and we have slow-mo cameras. They can break down your delivery in very, very small increments of, like, frames per second," Ray said this week. "So, it is a lot different now, and it's really cool to see that technology and be able to go pitch-to-pitch and see the difference: OK, this ball was here and this is what my delivery looked like, and this ball was here and it looked different." If he can re-discover the form he had from 2017-19, when he posted a 3.72 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 12.1 K/9 over 460 innings, Ray will go a long way toward bolstering a Jays rotation that lacks reliable arms behind Hyun Jin Ryu. |
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| Nov 7 2020 | Ray signed a one-year, $8 million contract to remain with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays traded for half a season of Ray at the deadline for quite a cheap return after he opened the campaign with a 7.84 ERA in seven starts for Arizona. He was better with his new team but was still not close to his previous form, finishing the year with a 6.62 ERA. His strikeout rate fell by over four points to a still-strong 27.1 percent, while his walk rate ballooned to an unsustainably high 17.9 percent and his groundball rate collapsed to a similarly poor 24.3 percent. It's hard to call this year's version of Ray a major-league caliber arm, but he's still just 29 years old, so the Blue Jays evidently believe he can get back to being the guy who posted a 3.72 ERA from 2017 through 2019. If he does indeed bounce back, they will have gotten quite a bargain, as will fantasy players who pick him up for a good price in draft season. |
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| Sep 23 2020 | Ray allowed three hits over four scoreless innings during the Blue Jays' 14-1 Wednesday night win over the Yankees. He walked four while striking out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday marked Ray's first outing without an earned run since being acquired by Toronto. Through five starts with the Blue Jays, the 28-year-old has logged a 6.62 ERA over 20.2 innings of work. |
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| Sep 19 2020 | Ray (2-5) took the loss in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, coughing up five runs on five hits and four walks over 4.1 innings as the Blue Jays fell 7-0. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw threw only 56 of 92 pitches for strikes as his control was once again an issue. Ray has walked 10 batters through 16.2 innings with Toronto, which is still a big improvement over the 31 free passes he issued in 31 innings before getting dropped by Arizona. He'll take a 7.17 ERA and 1.91 WHIP on the year into his final outing Wednesday against the Yankees in Buffalo. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Ray (1-0) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings Saturday to claim the win in the Blue Jays' 3-2 victory over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray did a good job of navigating through the New York lineup, as his only troublesome inning came in the fourth. He surrendered a leadoff single to Michael Conforto, who later came around to score after Jake Marisnick roped a double down the left-field line. Fortunately for Ray, the Blue Jays came back to score twice to give him a 2-1 lead before he was pulled after five frames. The 28-year-old owns a 4.38 ERA in 12.1 innings since joining the Blue Jays, but he's struggled mightily with his command all season long. |
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| Sep 6 2020 | Ray allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five across four innings Sunday against the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray surrendered two home runs -- including a three-run shot -- to sour his second outing with the Blue Jays. He did pitch fairly well otherwise, allowing only a solo home run across his final three frames. Still, long balls and control issues continue to be the demise of Ray on the mound, something that hasn't changed since he was dealt from Arizona. Overall, he has a 7.51 ERA with a 52:35 K:BB across 38.1 innings this season. His next outing is projected to come Saturday against the Mets. |
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| Sep 5 2020 | Ray will start Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray followed Julian Merryweather and worked as a primary pitcher in his Blue Jays debut, but he will work as a traditional starter Sunday, taking the mound in the first inning and throwing as many innings as he can. Command will be key for Ray, who walked just one batter his last time out but issued 31 bases on balls over 31 innings with the Diamondbacks before being traded. |
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| Sep 1 2020 | Ray gave up two runs (one earned) on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk over 3.1 innings during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The command issues that plagued the southpaw throughout the season in Arizona were nowhere to be found Tuesday, as he threw 36 of his 48 pitches for strikes and didn't walk multiple batters for the first time in 2020. Ray followed opener Julian Merryweather a day after being acquired by the Blue Jays, and the team could opt to continue with that setup based on the initial success. Ray lines up to pitch again Sunday against the Red Sox. |
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| Aug 31 2020 | The Diamondbacks dealt Ray to the Blue Jays on Monday in exchange for reliever Travis Bergen, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays currently hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the American League but felt the need to bolster their ailing rotation in order to remain in the race. In his current form, Ray isn't exactly a playoff-caliber arm, as he owns a 7.84 ERA and a 7.23 FIP through seven starts. His strikeout rate has slipped slightly to 27.9 percent, but it's his walk rate, which has ballooned to 20.1 percent, that's been the primary issue, along with his groundball rate, which has fallen dramatically to 19.2 percent. The southpaw posted a 3.72 ERA over the three previous seasons, however, and if Ray can get anywhere close to recapturing that form, he'll certainly be a useful addition for Toronto. |
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| Aug 27 2020 | Ray (1-4) walked six batters over four innings and took the loss Wednesday against the Rockies. He allowed two runs and two hits while striking out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another uneven performance for Ray, who needed 99 pitches to get 12 outs. He has yet to pitch six innings in any of his six starts and walked six for the third time. Ray scrapped mechanical changes implemented during the offseason, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, and throttled back on his fastball, all in an effort to find more consistent command. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday on the road against the Dodgers, if the Diamondbacks don't move the left-hander before the trade deadline. |
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| Aug 22 2020 | Ray (1-3) took the loss to San Francisco on Friday. He allowed four runs on seven hits and five walks while striking out eight over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was hurt by excessive walks once again and now leads the majors with 25 free passes allowed. The left-hander danced around trouble immediately, loading the bases in both of the first two innings, but he avoided significant damage. He was also hurt by the long ball, permitting a pair of two-run homers, giving him nine allowed in 27 innings. Ray lugs an 8.33 ERA into his next start Wednesday at home against Colorado. |
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| Aug 16 2020 | Ray allowed one run on six walks across five innings Sunday, striking out four in the win over San Diego. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray was lifted from the game after throwing just 45 of 95 pitches for strikes despite holding the Padres without a hit. Through 22 innings this season, the 28-year-old lefty owns a brutal 27:20 K:BB. He'll carry an 8.59 ERA into Friday's start in San Francisco. |
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| Aug 10 2020 | Ray allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks over 3.2 innings Monday, striking out six batters in the win over Colorado. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thanks to a productive day by Arizona's offense, Ray avoided the loss despite the rough outing. He allowed a solo homer to Trevor Story in the first inning and was sent to the locker room after allowing four runs through 3.2 innings. Unfortunately for his ERA, two more runners came across to score that he left on base. The 6-foot-2 lefty owns an ugly 10.59 ERA and a 23:14 K:BB across 17 innings. Ray will look to get back in the win column against the Padres at home Sunday. |
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| Aug 5 2020 | Ray (1-2) allowed six runs on six hits and two walks and struck out six over five innings in a win over the Astros on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray gave up his fair share of runs in the slugfest -- five of the six runs he allowed came on homers. He fared better than Astros starter Lance McCullers, and Ray had enough run support to get his first win of the year. The 28-year-old has a 9.45 ERA and 1.95 WHIP through 13.1 innings this season. The struggling southpaw will look to get on track Monday in Colorado. |
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| Jul 30 2020 | Ray (0-2) was charged with the loss against the Dodgers on Thursday, surrendering five runs on five hits and six walks with four strikeouts across 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray struggled with his command from the start, issuing a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts, who soon scored on a sacrifice fly by Justin Turner. The 28-year-old then gave up a two-run homer to AJ Pollock. The second inning brought more trouble in the form of a leadoff home run by Corey Seager, who eventually became Ray's final batter in the fifth after knocking in an RBI groundout. The six walks were a career-high for Ray. He'll look to straighten things out on Wednesday against Houston. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Ray (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Padres on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was some buzz surrounding Ray given his slimmed-down physique and revamped delivery. Unfortunately, the new delivery and shorter arm action that he showcased in summer camp did not lead to good results in his 2020 debut. In fact, it was more of what we've come to expect from Ray; walks and inefficiency. He needed 97 pitches to record 11 outs. The lefty lines up to face the Dodgers at home next week. |
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| Jul 17 2020 | Ray allowed one run on one hit and didn't walk a batter while striking out nine over six innings in Wednesday night's intrasquad game, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Other than allowing a solo home run by Trayce Thompson, Ray was dominant once again. He's been dialed in during summer camp, allowing just one run with three walks and 17 strikeouts over 11 innings. After the game, the left-hander discussed the changes he's made, including a slimmed down physique, a revamped delivery and shorter arm action. "It's definitely something that I worked on to try to be more - to have something that's more repeatable," Ray said of his shorter arm stroke. "That was something that allowed me to get in the same spot in my delivery time after time and be consistent." Ray is expected to serve as the Diamondbacks' No. 2 starter in 2020, with his season debut expected July 25 against San Diego. |
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| Jul 11 2020 | Ray tossed five no-hit innings in Friday's intrasquad game, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray got up to 76 pitches with his fastball regularly hitting the mid-90s. "The stuff was overpowering at times and the secondary stuff was together," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. "I couldn't be more happy with what he did." The manager's comments echo what catcher Steven Vogt said earlier in the week when asked by Steve Gilbert of MLB.com about the most impressive pitchers in camp. Vogt didn't hesitate in raving about Ray. |
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| Jul 6 2020 | Ray threw approximately 80 pitches to live hitters Sunday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The session was a combination of live batting practice and simulated game for Ray, the left-hander who is entering the final year of his contract. He told manager Torey Lovullo last week that he feels ready to pitch in a game immediately, and the 29-year-old hurler proved it during Sunday's session. "He said that he was ready to start a baseball season, and he backed that up," Lovullo said. "His stuff was extremely aggressive. He was throwing balls to both sides of the plate, great depth on certain breaking balls. It wasn't perfect, nor do we expect it to be, but for [his first outing], it was outstanding." Ray said he threw with "max effort" and that his arm and body felt good. |
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| Mar 6 2020 | Ray allowed one run on three hits while striking out three over four innings in Thursday's spring game against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray had a third straight strong start, including a "B" game against a college team, and has allowed just one run in eight spring innings. He talked about his new mechanics at the start of camp, referencing an arm adjustment designed to keep him in the zone more consistently, and the lefty has walked just two batters in three outings. |
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| Mar 1 2020 | Ray allowed three hits and struck out six over 2.1 scoreless innings in a "B" game against a Japanese college team Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Instead of having him throw against the division rival Dodgers, the Diamondbacks moved Ray to the back fields to continue his spring progression. The left-hander is up to 44 pitches after two spring starts and has spun four scoreless innings after adjusting his mechanics during the offseason. He's currently pegged as Arizona's No. 2 starter behind ace Madison Bumgarner, although the Diamondbacks may want to change up the roster order to avoiding having two consecutive lefties in the rotation. |
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| Feb 24 2020 | Ray started Sunday and walked two while striking out three over 1.2 scoreless innings in a spring win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray, who showed off a slimmer physique upon his arrival to camp, also showed off new mechanics, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. The left-hander is trying to finish his delivery more toward the plate rather than falling off to the third-base side. "I'm not losing stuff arm side because my direction is more towards the plate. I'm not pulling so much with my front side, which is allowing me to stay in the zone and not pull and leave stuff arm side," said Ray, who had a 4.3 BB/9 in 2019 and 5.1 the previous season. The 28-year-old Ray is slotted in at second in the rotation behind Madison Bumgarner. |
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| Jan 10 2020 | Ray agreed to a one-year, $9.43 million deal with the Diamondbacks on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is his final year as an arbitration-eligible player before hitting the open market. The 28-year-old lefty has been worth 12.2 fWAR over 790.2 innings across six MLB seasons. |
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| Sep 28 2019 | Ray struck out ten over six innings while allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks in a no-decision versus the Padres on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray allowed a two-run homer to Manny Machado and a solo shot to Luis Urias in the contest. The southpaw matched his career high for innings pitched with 174.1, during which he's accumulated a personal-best 235 strikeouts with a 4.34 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Ray will also finish the year with a 12-8 record. |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Ray allowed four runs on three hits and four walks over 5.1 innings Sunday, striking out 10 batters in the loss to San Diego. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray kept the Padres' bats quiet for the first three innings before coughing up a two-run shot to Ty France in the fourth inning. He was then charged with two more runs in the sixth after he was lifted from the contest. The 27-year-old lefty set a new career high with 225 strikeouts over 168.1 frames. Ray will carry a 4.28 ERA into Saturday's rematch against Arizona at home. |
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| Sep 17 2019 | Ray threw six innings in a no-decision against the Marlins on Monday, yielding just one hit and one earned run, striking out seven and walking four as the Diamondbacks eventually won 7-5. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He didn't have his best control, but it was an otherwise stellar outing for the left-hander and a nice bounce back after he was lit up for five earned while recording just two outs in his last trip to the mound against the Mets. He seems to be over the blister issue that was giving him trouble in his last two starts, and while his 4.20 ERA and 1.33 WHIP for the season aren't spectacular, Ray has acted as a solid source of strikeouts again in 2019, with 215 punchouts to his name across 163 innings. |
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| Sep 15 2019 | Ray (finger) threw a 37-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray has been dealing with a blister on his left middle finger, which has impacted his last two starts, but manager Torey Lovullo feels it's no longer a problem. "I feel like it's going to be a non-issue," Lovullo said of Ray's blister. "Obviously I was saying that last time and you saw what happened, so I'm going to be cautious with what I'm telling you guys. But I feel like after today's bullpen and the information I got that it's going to be a non-issue." The left-hander threw his full arsenal of pitches and is expected to make his next start Monday against the Marlins. |
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| Sep 12 2019 | Ray experienced the return of a blister on his left middle finger while warming up in the bullpen prior to Wednesday's start, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray endured the shortest outing of his career Wednesday, giving up five runs in two-thirds of an inning. Last week in Cincinnati, the left-hander developed the blister, which he and the team thought had healed enough for him to pitch. However, the skin on the finger ripped off during the pregame bullpen session. Both Ray and manager Torey Lovullo think the pitcher will make his next start Monday at home against the Marlins. |
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| Sep 11 2019 | Ray (12-8) allowed five earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out one across 0.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray surrendered four extra-base hits -- including two home runs -- to the eight batters he faced before pulled from the disastrous outing. He had been battling a blister that developed during his last start, which could serve to explain some of his struggles. Even prior to that issue, however, Ray had struggled to work deep into games, lasting six innings only once in his last seven appearances. Assuming health, Ray will look to get back on track on his next outing, currently expected to come Monday against the Marlins. |
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| Sep 9 2019 | Ray (finger) threw a successful bullpen session Monday, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray threw 28 pitches and incorporated his entire arsenal, noting afterwards that everything went well while adding that the blister on his left middle finger is more like a callus now. Assuming he checks out OK in the coming days, look for the southpaw to take the mound on normal rest Wednesday against the Mets. |
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| Sep 6 2019 | Ray (finger) is not expected to miss his next start, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ray felt a hot spot develop on his finger, though the Diamondbacks were able to remove him from the game before a blister could form. He's expected to pitch again Wednesday against the Mets. |
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| Sep 1 2019 | Ray (12-7) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out six | over five innings to pick up the win over the Dodgers on Saturday. |
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| Aug 25 2019 | Ray (11-7) pitched five shutout frames while allowing three hits with four walks | and six strikeouts to earn a victory against the Brewers on Sunday. |
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| Aug 24 2019 | Ray (back) will start Sunday against the Brewers, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic | reports. |
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| Aug 23 2019 | Ray (back) expects to come off the injured list and start Sunday against the Brewers, | Russell Dorsey of MLB.com reports. |
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| Aug 22 2019 | Ray (back) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic | reports. |
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| Aug 20 2019 | Ray (back) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports | Arizona reports. |
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| Aug 15 2019 | Ray (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. | |
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| Aug 14 2019 | Ray (back) will undergo an MRI on Thursday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic | reports. |
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| Aug 9 2019 | Ray did not factor into the decision during Friday's win at Dodger Stadium, allowing | two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings. |
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| Aug 4 2019 | Ray (10-7) picked up the win in Saturday's 18-7 rout of the Nationals, allowing | four runs on six hits over five innings while striking out five. |
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| Jul 28 2019 | Ray (9-7) was saddled with the loss after surrendering three runs (two earned) on | seven hits while striking out 11 over six innings Sunday against the Marlins. |
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| Jul 22 2019 | Ray (9-6) picked up the win against the Orioles on Monday, giving up three earned runs on eight hits over six innings, striking out 10, and walking one in a 6-3 victory for the Diamondbacks. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2019 | Ray (9-6) picked up the win against the Orioles on Monday, giving up three earned runs on eight hits over six innings, striking out 10 and walking one in a 6-3 victory for the Diamondbacks. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 17 2019 | Ray (8-6) gave up four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven through six innings to take the win over the Rangers on Wednesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 12 2019 | Ray (7-6) picked up the win Friday, giving up one run on two hits and two walks over 6.1 innings while striking out eight in a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 6 2019 | Ray (6-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and five walks over six innings. He struck out eight in the 4-2 win over the Rockies. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 30 2019 | Ray (5-6) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks across four innings Sunday to take the loss against the Giants. He struck out five. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 25 2019 | Ray (5-5) allowed three runs on four hits with three walks and nine strikeouts while taking a loss against the Dodgers on Tuesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Ray struck out nine and allowed three runs on four hits with five walks across six innings during a no-decision against the Rockies on Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | Ray (5-4) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings in Friday's loss to the Nationals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 9 2019 | Ray (5-3) allowed two runs on five hits with 10 strikeouts and one walk across 6.2 innings to earn a victory against the Blue Jays on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 4 2019 | Ray (4-3) was a hard-luck loser Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over seven innings. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 4 2019 | Ray (4-3) was lost Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over seven innings. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 4 2019 | Ray (4-3) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over seven innings. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 29 2019 | Ray (4-2) was charged with the loss after lasting just 4.2 innings Wednesday at Coors Field. He surrendered five runs (four earned) on eight hits and four walks while striking out six. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Ray (4-1) earned the win Friday by limiting the Giants to two runs on five hits and two walks while punching out nine through 5.1 innings of work. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Ray (4-1) earned the win Friday by limiting the Giants to two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine over 5.1 innings. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 19 2019 | Ray allowed two earned runs on three hits and four walks while striking out six across four innings Sunday against the Giants. He did not factor into the decision. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 13 2019 | Ray (3-1) tossed five innings Monday, yielding two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks while earning the victory over Pittsburgh. He struck out six batters. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 8 2019 | Ray allowed four hits and three walks while striking out a season-high 11 over 5.2 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Rays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2018 | Ray didn't factor into the decision against the Rockies on Friday, giving up five earned runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings, striking out two and walking one in Arizona's eventual 11-10 defeat. | Ray was touched up by two homers from Nolan Arenado and wound up conceding five earned before exiting the contest after five innings and 93 pitches. It's been an erratic season on the whole for the 26-year-old right-hander coming off his fantastic 2017 campaign, as Ray now has a 5.37 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP in his 11 starts. |
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| Jul 12 2018 | Ray (3-2) took the loss Thursday, allowing two earned runs over 5.1 innings. He struck out eight while giving up three walks and five hits. | The Diamondbacks didn't give Ray any run support aside from the one run in the first inning, but it still wasn't the lefty's sharpest outing. His command was off as he threw just 62 of his 102 pitches for strikes. Ray's three walks marked his seventh start with at least three free passes allowed. The silver lining to Ray's start Thursday was that he kept the ball in the yard in Colorado after giving up five long balls in his last two outings. He'll make his next start after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 10 2018 | Ray's next start has been pushed up to Thursday in Coors Field, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports. | This is a brutal blow for Ray's owners, as he was originally scheduled to start Friday in Atlanta, and will now have to navigate the most hitter-friendly park in baseball. Zack Godley was pushed back to Friday due to the fact he came out of the bullpen Sunday. |
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| Jul 7 2018 | Ray allowed four runs on four hits -- including three home runs -- over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Saturday. He struck out seven and walked four. | Wil Myers got to Ray for a couple homers and Ray labored throughout the rest of the outing, needing 96 pitches to record 13 outs. Ray has now given up 10 runs and five homers in his last two starts (9.1 innings) after throwing six scoreless in his first start back from the disabled list. We know the upside with Ray, but fantasy owners may want to wait and see if Ray can turn in better results next week before deploying him in active lineups. He draws the Braves in Atlanta. |
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| Jul 3 2018 | Ray (3-1) was the pitcher of record in the Diamondbacks' 6-3 loss to the Cardinals on Monday. He covered five innings and struck out seven while giving up six runs on nine hits and a walk. | The Cardinals blitzed Ray right away, as the southpaw allowed the six of the first seven hitters to reach base in a three-run first inning. Ray then retired 13 of the next 15 batters before yielding back-to-back solo shots in the top of the sixth, with manager Torey Lovullo giving him the hook after Jedd Gyorko's blast. On an encouraging note, Ray has displayed solid control with a 13:3 K:BB over 11 innings in his first two starts since returning from the disabled list, but his fastball velocity has averaged 93.3 miles per hour between those outings, per Brooks Baseball. That's a full tick down from what he averaged during his breakthrough 2017 campaign. |
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| Jun 27 2018 | Ray (oblique) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Wednesday and will start against the Marlins. | Ray is possibly being rushed back, as he was originally scheduled to make one more rehab start but will start in Miami instead. He threw just 66 pitches in his most recent rehab start so may be on a limited pitch count, but the Diamondbacks needed to call on him anyway as Clay Buchholz hit the disabled list with an oblique injury. Alex Avila was placed on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring in a corresponding move. |
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| Jun 27 2018 | Ray (3-0) got the win Wednesday, tossing six shutout innings with six strikeouts, two walks and two hits allowed against the Marlins. | Making his first start in nearly two months after dealing with an oblique issue, Ray was terrific in this one. The lefty attacked hitters with first-pitch strikes to 16 of the 21 batters he faced, and he's now struck out 51 over just 33.2 innings this season (13.6 K/9). With Clay Buchholz (oblique) landing on the DL, Ray was forced to come back a bit earlier than initially planned and was lifted after 83 pitches Wednesday, but he figures to be able to go deeper going forward as he continues to stretch out. He'll take a 4.01 ERA into Monday's start against the Cardinals. |
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| Jun 25 2018 | Ray (oblique) will start Wednesday in Miami, source reports. | Ray was scheduled to make a third rehab start Monday, but the Diamondbacks evidently decided he was ready to return to the team. The decision may have been made partly out of necessity, as Clay Buchholz hit the disabled list with an oblique injury of his own and the team needed someone to take his spot in the rotation. Ray threw just 66 pitches in his most recent rehab start, so there's a good chance he won't be allowed to go as deep as usual Wednesday. |
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| Jun 23 2018 | Ray (oblique) will make his third rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Monday, the Associated Press reports. | There had been some sentiment that Ray might make his next turn in the Arizona rotation following his second outing June 19 with Reno, but since the lefty covered only 4.1 innings and threw 66 pitches in that outing, the team brass likely wants to see his build up his arm a little more. Assuming Ray performs up to snuff while tossing around 80-to-90 pitches in Monday's start, he could be activated from the 10-day disabled list and slot back into the big-league rotation as early as June 30 against the Giants. Manager Torey Lovullo has expressed a reluctance to deploy a six-man rotation, so Shelby Miller (elbow) or Clay Buchholz would seemingly be most at risk of surrendering a starting spot to Ray. |
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| Jun 20 2018 | Ray (oblique) made a rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, covering 4.1 innings and giving up three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk. He struck out nine in the outing. | After giving up a pair of home runs over 2.1 innings in his first rehab start at High-A Visalia on June 14, Ray was much better in his second outing on the farm. He pumped in 48 of his 66 pitches for strikes on the evening, with all three of the hits he scattered going for singles. The next step hasn't been revealed yet for Ray, but the Diamondbacks may want to see him build his pitch count up to the 80-to-90 range in the minors before he rejoins the big club. If Ray does in fact require another rehab start, the earliest that he would likely return to the Arizona rotation would be June 29 at Chase Field against San Francisco. |
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| Jun 15 2018 | Ray (oblique) will start for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday for the second appearance of his rehab assignment, Jack Magruder of the Sports Xchange reports. | Ray recorded seven outs during his first rehab game with High-A Visalia on Thursday, marking the first time he took the mound in a professional game since late April when he went down with a strained right oblique. During Tuesday's affair with Reno, Ray will have an increased pitch count and will try to throw at least three or four innings. |
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| Jun 14 2018 | Ray (oblique) threw 2.1 innings for High-A Visalia on Thursday, allowing five runs (two earned) on five hits with three strikeouts, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. Ray's fastball sat at 91-93 mph. | The southpaw looked rusty, but it was to be expected, considering his last game action took place April 29. Though the organization hasn't confirmed it yet, Ray probably will need at least one more warmup outing before rejoining the Diamondbacks rotation, which would meet the team's previous hope that he'd resurface before the end of June. If he lags in his next opportunity, however, the club may bring him along more slowly. |
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| Jun 12 2018 | Ray (oblique) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Visalia on Tuesday, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange reports. | Ray came through Monday's bullpen session with no issues, clearing the way for him to embark on a rehab assignment. Seeing as he's been sidelined since the end of April with an oblique strain, the left-hander will likely need to make multiple rehab appearances before being cleared to rejoin the Diamondbacks. That said, if all goes well during his rehab assignment, a return before the end of June isn't out of the question. |
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| Jun 11 2018 | Ray (oblique) is hoping to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Visalia on Thursday, Jack Magruder of The Sports Xchange reports. | Ray threw another bullpen session Monday, and if he checks out OK in the coming days, he'll be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab stint with the Rawhide later in the week. Given his extended absence -- he's been sidelined since April 29 with an oblique strain -- Ray will likely need to make multiple rehab starts before the Diamondbacks feel comfortable bringing him off the shelf. Barring any setbacks, a return before the end of June is certainly still on the table. |
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| Jun 9 2018 | Ray (oblique) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | Steven Souza (pectoral) will stand in against Ray, who is facing hitters for the first time since exiting his April 29 start with a right oblique strain. If the throwing session goes off without a hitch, Ray could be cleared to pitch in a simulated game or minor-league rehab outing at some point next week, which would leave the door open for him to return from the 10-day disabled list before the end of June. |
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| Jun 2 2018 | Ray (oblique) threw a bullpen session Friday and is expected to throw off a mound again Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | Ray was cleared for mound work earlier this week, but only threw fastballs in his first session. The particulars of Ray's session Friday aren't known, but it's believed that he incorporated more breaking pitches this time around. He'll likely use his full repertoire Monday in what could be his final session before he resumes facing hitters in live batting practice. |
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| May 29 2018 | Ray (oblique) is scheduled to undergo a follow-up MRI on Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | If the MRI reveals that Ray's Grade 2 right oblique strain is healing as anticipated, the lefty will likely be cleared to throw a bullpen session Thursday after being limited to flat-ground tossing thus far in his rehab. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen recently stated that he doesn't anticipate Ray to be ready to come off the 10-day disabled list until mid-June, so Matt Koch and Clay Buchholz should both be in store for a couple more turns through the rotation while Arizona waits for the southpaw to return to full health. |
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| May 29 2018 | Ray (oblique) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports. | Ray's follow-up MRI apparently revealed the southpaw's Graded 2 oblique strain is healing as planned, clearing the way for him to resume mound work for the first time since landing on the disabled list at the end of April. He's still expected to be sidelined until mid-June, but this is an encouraging step for Ray. In the meantime, both Matt Koch and Clay Buchholz should stick in the rotation until Ray is ready to return. |
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| May 28 2018 | Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen acknowledged Friday that Ray (oblique) is likely "on a similar timeframe" as Shelby Miller (elbow) to return from the disabled list, meaning Ray may not be activated until around mid-June, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | Ray has been sidelined since April 29 with a right oblique strain and remains limited to throwing off flat ground as he nears the one-month mark in his rehab process. Because Ray hasn't been completely idle since landing on the DL, Hazen expressed confidence that the lefty could take on "more of an accelerated pitch count" once he's ready to face hitters, but Ray will first have to complete at least one or two bullpen sessions before that happens. With Ray and Miller both trending toward mid-June return dates, Matt Koch and Clay Buchholz should both remain in the rotation for at least two more turns before the Diamondbacks are forced to alter their starting staff. |
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| May 22 2018 | Ray (oblique) played catch from approximately 100 feet Monday, Jim Hoehn of MLB.com reports. | It only amounts to a marginal step forward for Ray, who had been throwing from 90 feet as recently as a week ago. While manager Torey Lovullo noted that Ray's long-toss session went well, the lefty will likely need to progress to mound work before the Diamondbacks have a clearer idea of when he might be able to return from the 10-day disabled list. |
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| May 15 2018 | Ray (oblique) increased his throwing distance off flat ground to 90 feet Monday, Justin Toscano of MLB.com reports. | Arizona manager Torey Lovullo observed Ray's throwing session and noted that the lefty said he "felt good" afterward. The Diamondbacks are hopeful that Ray will be able to resume throwing off a mound in the near future, which would leave open the possibility for him to come off the 10-day disabled list before the end of the month. |
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| May 13 2018 | Ray (oblique) threw from about 60 feet off flat ground Saturday, the Associated Press reports. | Ray is expected to extend his distance over the next few days before being cleared to resume mound work. While Ray seems to be taking tangible steps forward in his recovery from the strained right oblique, the Diamondbacks have yet to unveil a target date for the the lefty's return. |
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| May 10 2018 | Ray (oblique) completed dry throwing Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | Ray seems to be ramping up his activity nicely, as he was also able to strengthen his shoulder in a pool exercise Wednesday. It's unclear how much longer he'll be on the shelf, though since this was his first time throwing since incurring the oblique injury, he still seems to be a week or two away from returning. |
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| May 10 2018 | Ray (oblique) performed shoulder-strengthening exercises and worked out in a pool Wednesday, Doug Padilla of MLB.com reports. | While it's good to see that Ray isn't completely shut down from working out, he'll need to resume baseball activity in some capacity before being considered remotely close to a return from the 10-day disabled list. He'll miss his second straight turn in the rotation Saturday against the Nationals, with the Diamondbacks expected to promote one of Troy Scribner, Taylor Clarke or Jake Buchanan from Triple-A Reno to make a spot start that day. |
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| Apr 30 2018 | Ray (oblique) was placed on the disabled list Monday. | It was expected that Ray would need to head to the disabled list after suffering an oblique strain Sunday against the Nationals, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. It's unclear how long Ray will be on the shelf, but he's bound to miss at least one turn through the rotation now that he's on the DL. In a corresponding move, Silvino Bracho was recalled from Triple-A Reno. |
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| Apr 30 2018 | Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo admitted after Ray departed early in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Nationals with a right oblique strain that the southpaw would likely require a trip to the 10-day disabled list, Ben Standig of MLB.com reports. | Ray immediately asked out of the contest in the second inning after tossing a first-pitch ball to Matt Wieters, noting that the oblique injury prevented him from getting any extension on his pitch. The lefty suggested that he was "a little sore, but not too bad" after the outing, but he'll nonetheless undergo an MRI on Monday as the Diamondbacks look to determine the severity of his setback. Timetables for oblique injuries can often be fickle, but based on Lovullo's comments, it appears safe to conclude that even a minor strain would result in Ray missing at least one turn through the rotation. Triple-A Reno rotation members Braden Shipley, Kris Medlen, Taylor Clarke and Troy Scribner are likely among the top candidates to join the active roster when the Diamondbacks first require a fifth starter Friday against the Astros. |
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| Apr 30 2018 | Ray was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | Ray was placed on the disabled list Monday due to the injury. Manager Torey Lovullo said that it's unknown when Ray will be ready to return at this point in time, so a timeframe will begin to take shape as his rehab gets underway. It remains to be seen who the Diamondbacks will call upon to replace Ray in the rotation, but Triple-A Reno starters Braden Shipley, Kris Medlen, Taylor Clarke and Troy Scribner are the presumable favorites to get the nod to join the big club. |
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| Apr 29 2018 | Ray left Sunday's game against the Nationals with a strained right oblique. | Ray left the game with an oblique strain after allowing one hit and striking out two across 1.1 innings. He motioned for the trainer immediately after throwing a pitch to Matt Wieters in the second inning and proceeded to leave the game. An update on his status should be released following the conclusion of Sunday's matchup. |
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| Apr 25 2018 | Ray allowed three runs on five hits and three walks across 4.2 innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Phillies. He struck out 11. | Ray threw first-pitch strikes to 15 of 22 batters and induced 16 swinging strikes as he reached double-digit punchouts for the first time this season. He got in trouble in the third, loading the bases as he allowed three runs int he frame, and running up his pitch count en route to his shortest start of the season. Ray's 5.13 ERA and 1.56 WHIP leave a lot to be desired, but he has a 14.7 K/9 through his first five starts. |
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| Apr 19 2018 | Ray struck out nine and held the Giants to two runs on five hits and three walks through six innings Wednesday night, but was stuck with a no-decision. | Ray reached nine strikeouts for the second time in just four starts, but he was outdueled by Chris Stratton and left facing a deficit despite his excellent effort. Control also continues to be an issue for Ray. He walked at least three batters for the fourth time in as many starts, and perhaps the biggest problem there is the impact on his pitch count. Ray needed 99 pitches to get through six innings, and that will make it harder for him to make sure he can stay in games long enough to rack up wins, even when he's as nasty as he was Wednesday night. |
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| Apr 11 2018 | Ray allowed three runs on five hits and three walks with six strikeouts over 4.2 innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Giants. | With just one more out, Ray would have qualified for a victory, but he needed 100 pitches (just 60 strikes) to get through 14 outs. Ray induced a solid 12 swinging strikes, but he made just 13 first-pitch strikes to 22 batters and was too wild and inefficient to close the deal. Despite a 2-0 record, Ray's ERA sits at 5.74. |
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| Apr 6 2018 | Ray (2-0) picked up the win against St. Louis on Thursday, striking out nine and walking five, while giving up two hits over six innings in the Diamondbacks' 3-1 victory. | There were some velocity concerns with Ray after he gave up six earned runs to the Rockies in his season debut, but he fared much better in his second go-around against the Cardinals and was rewarded with his second victory of the season. Ray has struck out 17 batters in his first two starts of the year and while his eight walks on the season are a bit more than fantasy owners would like and the velocity storyline still is one worth keeping an eye on, Thursday's start can still be considered an encouraging sign for a pitcher who posted a sterling 2.89 ERA over 28 starts in 2017. |
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| Mar 31 2018 | Ray (1-0) picked up the victory despite getting lit up for seven runs (six earned) in five innings in what eventually became a 9-8 Diamondbacks victory over the Rockies on Friday. | Ray struggled against a potent Colorado lineup, allowing three home runs by the time it was all said and done to Ian Desmond, Gerardo Parra and Charlie Blackmon. He still picked up the win, however, thanks to some great run support from his Arizona teammates. Ray did have eight strikeouts in the game and he's coming off a breakthrough campaign for the Diamondbacks that saw him go 15-5 with a 2.89 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP in 162.0 innings, so this rough outing can probably be chalked up to an early-season hiccup against a difficult matchup for the time being. |
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| Mar 31 2018 | Ray's fastball velocity was clocked at an average of 92.6 miles per hour and peaked at 95 miles per hour during his season debut in Friday's 9-8 victory over the Rockies, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports. The lefty averaged 94.5 miles per hour on his fastball in 2017 and typically peaked around the 97-to-98 range. | Though he was credited with the win and picked up eight strikeouts Friday, Ray labored throughout the start, lasting five innings and ceding seven runs (six earned) on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and three walks. Manager Torey Lovullo believes some early season rust was in play and is optimistic the lefty will regain velocity in subsequent outings, but making up a nearly two-tick deficit is a tall order for any pitcher to accomplish during the season. Those who roster Ray in deeper leagues will probably still want to activate him for his next projected start Thursday in St. Louis, but it may not be a bad idea for owners in shallower formats where the replacement value is higher to put him on the bench for the week and keeps tabs on his velocity in the outing. |
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| Mar 26 2018 | Ray will start the Diamondbacks' second game of the season Friday against the Rockies, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | Ray received consideration for the Opening Day nod after it became apparent that Zack Greinke (groin) wouldn't be ready to make his debut until the Diamondbacks' third game, but manager Torey Lovullo opted to go with Patrick Corbin for the first game of the season in order to keep Ray on his normal pitching schedule. Since Ray made his final start of the spring Sunday in a minor-league game -- striking out 12 batters over 6.1 innings -- he'll be able to pitch Friday on his typical four days' rest. |
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| Mar 20 2018 | Ray is scheduled to pitch Sunday against the Rockies, which would prevent him from pitching Opening Day on normal rest, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports. | Although these plans could change, manager Torey Lovullo said that at this point in time, Ray will head to the mound for Sunday's Cactus League outing. Ray had a rough time in Tuesday's game against the Angels, as he gave up two runs on two hits and five walks across 2.1 innings. To this point, Ray has appeared in five games (13.1 innings) this spring, over which he's surrendered 10 runs. More definitive information regarding how Arizona will proceed with its Opening Day starter situation should be available in the near future. |
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| Mar 19 2018 | Ray looks like the top candidate to start the Diamondbacks' season opener March 29 against the Rockies, Owen Perkins of MLB.com reports. | Ray is certainly a worthy candidate for the Opening Day nod after making his first All-Star team and posting a 2.89 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 162 frames last season, but the expected assignment is due in large part to Zack Greinke (groin) remaining slightly behind schedule in his preparation for the start of the season. With Greinke having been limited to just two Cactus League outing to date, he's not expected to be ready to handle a starter's workload until the Diamondbacks' third game of the season, thus making Ray the most logical candidate to start the opener. Ray has already conceded four home runs in 11 frames this spring, but his issues with the long ball aren't expected to loom quite as large at Chase Field in 2018 with a humidor having been installed at the park over the offseason and expected to dramatically reduce power output. |
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| Mar 10 2018 | Ray surrendered one run on two hits and two walks while striking out six batters across 3.1 innings Friday in the Diamondbacks' 7-2 win over the Royals in Cactus League play. | Ray was lights out through three innings and threw 24 of his 33 pitches for strikes, with his lone mistake coming on his final pitch of the afternoon, when Paulo Orlando connected on a solo home run. The outing represents a dramatic step forward for Ray after he failed to escape the first inning and was charged with five earned runs in his second start of the spring March 3 against the Dodgers. Per Craig Grialou of ArizonaSports.com, Ray credited his between-starts bullpen session for getting the timing of his pitches back on track Friday, and he's hopeful to carry that form into the regular season. |
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| Feb 14 2018 | Ray's home park in Arizona will install a humidor for this season which could result in a significant drop in home runs, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | After much speculation, it was announced late Tuesday that the humidor will indeed come to Chase Field in 2018. As Piecoro notes, a ball stored in a humidor absorbs water, decreasing its "coefficient of restitution," or bounciness. Physics professor Alan Nathan suggested the humidor should result in 50-to-80 fewer homers hit at Chase Field each year, at the very least. This is welcome news for Ray, who has struggled with the long ball during his time with the Diamondbacks. Expect his price to tick up, but for good reason. |
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| Jan 12 2018 | Ray agreed to a one-year, $3.95 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | Ray broke out in his age-25 season, posting a 2.89 ERA and finishing fourth among qualified starters in strikeout percentage (32.8). He still walks too many batters and can be susceptible to the long ball, but even with those warts, Ray has a strong case as a fantasy SP1 heading into 2018. |
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| Oct 9 2017 | Ray was the pitcher of record in the Diamondbacks' 8-5 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday in Game 2 of the series. He lasted 4.1 innings and was charged with four runs on four hits, four walks and three wild pitches while striking out six batters. | After tossing 2.1 innings in relief in the Diamondbacks' wild-card win over the Rockies on Oct. 4, Ray was called upon to start on three days' rest, and his fatigue showed. The four runs the lefty allowed were his second most in any of his last 10 appearances, with his inability to consistently throw strikes proving to be his downfall. With the Diamondbacks now in a 2-0 series hole, it's possible that Ray won't see the mound again in 2017 if the Dodgers are able to sweep Arizona in Game 4 on Tuesday. |
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| Oct 5 2017 | Ray was charged with one run over 2.1 innings in relief Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 11-8 win over the Rockies in the National League wild-card game. He gave up two hits and struck out three in the 34-pitch outing. | The Diamondbacks limited Ray to 1.2 innings in his final start of the regular season Sunday specifically so that he'd be available in relief for the wild-card contest, and manager Torey Lovullo ended up calling upon the lefty out of the bullpen in the top of the fifth after starter Zack Greinke struggled early on. While he wasn't able to keep the Rockies off the board, Ray probably performed well enough in relief for Lovullo to justify turning to him again in that capacity when necessary during the Diamondbacks' postseason run. It's expected that Ray's next playoff appearance will come in a starting role, however, perhaps in Game 3 or 4 of the Diamondbacks' divisional series with the Dodgers, which commences Friday. |
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| Oct 1 2017 | Ray didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 14-2 win at Kansas City, lasting only 1.2 innings while allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout. | Ray was removed after just 23 pitches as manager Torey Lovullo wanted to keep the possibility of using him out of the bullpen in Wednesday's Wild Card game on the table. The lefty gave up a first-inning solo homer to Eric Hosmer, but retired the other five batters he faced. Ray will be a key component of Arizona's postseason pitching staff if the team beats Colorado Wednesday, as he's been among baseball's best pitchers with a 15-5 record, 2.89 ERA and 218:71 K:BB in 162 innings. |
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| Sep 27 2017 | Manager Torey Lovullo said Ray's start Sunday will "probably [be] a shorter outing," Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | The Diamondbacks want to keep Ray on his normal schedule, but they also want all hands on deck for next week's wild-card game, which will be started by Zack Greinke. If the team advances to the NLDS, Ray could start Game 1 of that series. |
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| Sep 27 2017 | Ray will start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Royals. | The Diamondbacks have already clinched a wild-card berth and they have an off day Thursday, but they will keep Ray on normal rest and get Patrick Corbin and Zack Godley acclimated to the bullpen in preparation for the postseason. Ray has put together a fantastic season and looks primed for the Game 1 start in the NLDS if Arizona makes it that far. |
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| Sep 27 2017 | Ray (15-5) picked up the win over the Giants on Tuesday, allowing two unearned runs on three hits and two walks over five innings while striking out five. | The Arizona offense, and J.D. Martinez in particular, staked Ray to an 8-0 lead after two innings, allowing him to take it easy and throw only 80 pitches (50 strikes) while still earning the win. Zack Greinke is set to start the NL Wild Card Game for the D-backs next Wednesday, but if they advance to the NLDS, Ray should be well rested when he takes the mound for Game 1. |
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| Sep 21 2017 | Ray was tagged for five runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- and five walks over 4.1 innings Wednesday but was able to escape with a no-decision in a 13-7 win over the Padres. He struck out six. | It was a wild night in Petco Park, as the two teams combined for a stadium-record nine homers, and Ray had served up only two long balls total in his prior six starts and 34 innings, so don't read too much into the ugly stat line. The lefty's final start of the regular season is scheduled for Tuesday at home against the Giants. |
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| Sep 16 2017 | Ray (14-5) picked up the win over the Giants on Friday, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits over seven innings while striking out 10. | The error that caused the unearned run was his own, but otherwise there was nothing to complain about in the left-hander's performance. Ray has now struck out double-digit batters in four straight starts and won all five of his outings since coming off the DL in late August, giving him a dominant 1.39 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 55:6 K:BB in only 32.1 innings over that stretch. He seems poised to continue his incredible streak Wednesday on the road against the Padres. |
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| Sep 10 2017 | Ray (13-5) earned the win over the Padres on Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out 12 over six innings. | Ray has been as dominant as ever since his return from a concussion; this was his third straight double-digit strikeout performance, and he now has a ridiculous 45:6 K:BB over 25.1 innings since his activation. The lefty has also been stingy with the long ball, allowing just four homers over 38 innings so far in the second half. He's been one of the great stories of the baseball season. Up next: a road matchup with the Giants. |
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| Sep 4 2017 | Ray (12-5) struck out 14 batters and gave up just three hits over 7.2 innings to earn the victory Monday against the Dodgers. | Ray has now struck out double-digit batters in consecutive starts and has recorded a ridiculous 33 strikeouts over just 19.1 innings in his past three outings. After a slow start to the season, Ray has been one of the league's elite starting pitchers. In his past 15 starts, Ray now owns a 1.94 ERA with an absurd 125 strikeouts over 92.2 innings. |
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| Aug 31 2017 | Ray (11-5) earned the win after allowing one run and striking out 10 in 6.2 innings of work Wednesday against the Dodgers. He scattered four hits and walked two batters. | It was just business as usual for Ray, who now sports a shiny 1.54 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB in two starts (11.2 innings) since returning from the concussion DL. The 25-year-old has struck out 10 or more batters in seven games this season, and he currently owns an impressive 11.74 K/9, the best rate of his career. Ray continues to solidify himself as an elite fantasy starter, and he'll look to keep things rolling in his next start, which projects to be a rematch against the Dodgers on Monday. |
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| Aug 24 2017 | Ray (10-5) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine across five innings to earn the win against the Mets on Thursday. | Ray, who has been sidelined since July 28 with a concussion, looked sharp in his first game back from the DL, and he probably could have pitched further into the game if the Diamondbacks weren't monitoring his pitch count. Despite missing nearly a month, the All-Star picked up right where he left off before the injury, and he's now sporting an impressive 3.06 ERA and 160:60 K:BB through 123.2 innings this season. He shouldn't be facing any restrictions in his next start Wednesday against the Dodgers, so Ray should be deployed in all formats, even with the difficult matchup. |
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| Aug 24 2017 | Ray (concussion) was activated from the disabled list ahead of his start Thursday against the Mets. | Ray has been out for the entire month of August while recovering from a comebacker that struck the southpaw during his latest start against Cardinals on July 28. He was able to appear in a rehab outing for High-A Visalia a week ago, striking out 11 batters in 4.2 innings while allowing two earned runs. The 25-year-old appears to be fully ready to work following the scary incident, and looks to get back on track with a matinee start against New York. Matt Koch was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday night in order to make room for Ray on the active roster. |
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| Aug 19 2017 | Ray (concussion) is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Mets, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | As expected, Ray will rejoin the big-league rotation for the upcoming series against the Mets after spending the entire month of August on the concussion DL. He struck out 11 batters through 4.2 innings during his only minor-league rehab start, flashing the impressive stuff he displayed with the Diamondbacks before being struck in the head by a liner last month. Ray sports a healthy 3.11 ERA and 151:58 K:BB through 118.2 innings (20 starts) this season, and he should be immediately deployed in all formats. |
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| Aug 18 2017 | Ray (concussion) will return to the major-league rotation next week, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | The D-backs' brass saw all they needed to see from Ray in his start with High-A Visalia on Thursday -- he struck out 11 over 4.2 innings in his lone rehab appearance. Ray was establishing himself as a frontline major-league starter before he was struck in the head by a line drive late last month, and he should be immediately deployed in all formats with two starts (at Mets, vs Giants) on tap for next week. |
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| Aug 18 2017 | Ray (concussion) struck out 11 batters over 4.2 innings in a rehab start for High-A Visalia on Thursday. He gave up two runs on four hits and two walks. | Thursday marked the second time Ray had faced live hitters since suffering the concussion after taking a line drive off the head in a July 28 start against the Cardinals, resulting in his placement on the 7-day DL. While he wasn't at his sharpest Thursday, he still generated plenty of swings and misses while tossing 58 of his 80 pitches for strikes. The Diamondbacks have yet to announce the next step for Ray, but given how well he generally performed in the rehab start, it's likely the team will be comfortable enough activating the left-hander and reinserting him into the rotation early next week. |
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| Aug 14 2017 | Ray (concussion) will make a rehab appearance at High-A Visalia on Thursday, Fox Sports Arizona reports. | Ray had a successful simulated game on Saturday and will be taking the ball on normal rest when he makes his rehab appearance. If all goes well on Thursday, expect that to be his only rehab appearance, with a return to the majors possible at some point during next week's series against the Mets. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | Ray (concussion) went through a simulated game Saturday and his next step will likely be a rehab start, Jack Magruder of FanRag Sports reports. "He looked exactly like Robbie Ray," said manager Torey Lovullo after Ray's session. | The left-hander has been working his way back after being struck in the head by a comebacker in late July. Ray reportedly threw roughly 50 pitches during Saturday's sim game, and his performance was apparently encouraging enough to where he could be ready to set out on a rehab assignment soon. |
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| Aug 10 2017 | Ray (concussion) could throw a simulated game over the weekend if he feels good again Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | Ray has been steadily progressing in his rehab, and if things continue to go smoothly, he will face live hitters for the first time since landing on the 7-day DL. Manager Torey Lovullo has said that he "feels strongly" that Ray will require a minor-league rehab start before rejoining the big-league rotation, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports, but there should be a clearer idea about that following his Saturday session. In the meantime, Anthony Banda is set to take his turn in the rotation Thursday against the Dodgers, and would continue to fill in for Ray should the 25-year-old require a minor-league tune-up. |
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| Aug 9 2017 | Manager Torey Lovullo said he "feels strongly" that Ray (concussion) will require a rehab start before returning from the 7-day DL, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports. | Ray has been sidelined since July 28 with a concussion, and while he has been steadily progressing in his rehab, it appears he may need to make an appearance in the minors before ultimately rejoining the big-league rotation. A decision has yet to be made at this point. In the meantime, Anthony Banda is set to fill in for him Thursday and would likely make another start in his place if the All-Star ends up embarking on a one-game rehab assignment. |
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| Aug 9 2017 | Ray (concussion) was able to play catch Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. | It's yet another step in the right direction for Ray as he recovers from a concussion, with the flat-ground throwing coming one day after he completed a 28-pitch bullpen session. Anthony Banda will fill Ray's next scheduled turn in the rotation Thursday against the Dodgers, but there's growing optimism that the All-Star will be ready to return from the 7-day disabled list next week. |
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| Aug 7 2017 | Ray (concussion) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, Alex Simon of MLB.com reports. | The Diamondbacks have been pleased with Ray's progress from the concussion he suffered after taking a 108-mile-per-hour liner to the head July 28 against the Cardinals, but manager Torey Lovullo has been non-committal about a potential return date for the All-Star pitcher. More clarity on that front could come after the bullpen session, but it's already been determined that Ray won't pitch this week when his next turn through the rotation comes up Thursday against the Dodgers. Anthony Banda, who replaced Ray in the rotation Aug. 4 and gave up one run over six innings in a win over the Giants, is the leading candidate to fill in again Thursday, though with an off day Monday, the Diamondbacks could opt to move Taijuan Walker up in the schedule to take the hill that day. |
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| Aug 6 2017 | Manager Torey Lovullo said that Ray (concussion) is unlikely to be activated from the 7-day disabled list in time to start during the Diamondbacks' three-game series with the Dodgers that begins Tuesday, Alex Simon of MLB.com reports. | It's possible that Ray could be ready to pitch in the subsequent series with the Cubs over the weekend, but with Luvullo stressing that the Diamondbacks aren't eager to rush the left-hander back from the concussion, fantasy owners probably shouldn't count on Ray returning this week. Anthony Banda replaced Ray in the rotation Friday against the Giants, picking up his first MLB win while tossing six innings of one-run ball. He would line up for his start during the Cubs series, assuming Ray remains sidelined. |
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| Aug 5 2017 | Ray (concussion) threw from about 120 feet in the outfield prior to Friday's game against the Giants, the Associated Press reports. | Ray would have been in line to start Friday, but the Diamondbacks ended up calling up Anthony Banda from Triple-A Reno to fill the void in the rotation after Ray was forced to the 7-day disabled list upon taking a liner to the head in his previous outing last week. The fact that Ray traveled with the team and has already been cleared to resume baseball activities suggests that he's progressing nicely in his recovery from the concussion, but it's uncertain if he'll be able to make his next scheduled turn in the rotation. With an off day looming Monday, the Diamondbacks will have until the Aug. 12 game against the Cubs to determine if Ray is ready to go or if Banda will be needed again. |
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| Aug 2 2017 | Ray (concussion) will likely miss his next turn in the rotation, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | Ray was placed on the 7-day DL on Saturday, and although his symptoms are decreasing, it appears he won't be ready to return to the team when he is first eligible over the weekend. He flew back to Phoenix to get examined by Dr. Javier Cardenas, so the next step in his rehab should become clearer after his examination. Anthony Banda would likely fill in for him against the Giants on Friday. |
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| Jul 29 2017 | Ray was placed on the 7-day concussion DL on Saturday. | A horrific scene unfolded Friday night in St. Louis, with Ray being hit in the head by a 108 mph comebacker. Fortunately, a CT scan came back normal, and Ray himself said Saturday on Twitter that he is "feeling much better already." Reliever Silvino Bracho took Ray's spot on the roster. |
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| Jul 28 2017 | Manager Torey Luvollo said Ray's (head) CT scan came back normal and he will undergo concussion tests within the coming days, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | This is great news regarding Ray, who was hit by a 108 mph line drive in Friday night's game against the Cardinals and was forced to exit after just 1.2 innings. He appears to have gotten off with a few stitches for now, but further tests in the coming days should reveal a more succinct analysis of the situation. Ray, who owns a 3.11 ERA and 151 strikeouts in 20 starts this year, is next scheduled to take the mound Thursday against the Cubs. |
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| Jul 28 2017 | Ray was alert after being removed from Friday's game with a head injury, but was sent to a local hospital for further evaluations. | The good news here is that Ray was conscious and able to speak with trainers following the scary incident, though medical tests should provide a more detailed diagnosis. In a scary incident, the southpaw was struck in the head by a 108 mph line drive off the bat of Luke Voit, prompting his immediate removal from the game. Ray slots in as the scheduled starter for next Thursday's road tilt with the Cubs, but his status will largely depend on his upcoming medical diagnosis. |
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| Jul 28 2017 | Ray exited Friday's game against the Cardinals after taking a line drive to the head. | In a scary situation, Ray immediately went to the ground after being hit by line drive off the bat of Luke Voit and left the field holding a towel to his head. The southpaw had gotten through just 1.2 scoreless innings before the incident and resulted in T.J. McFarland taking over on the mound. Ray gave a thumbs up to the crowd as he was carted off the diamond, though the team will likely release a more extensive report once trainers have a chance to make a firm evaluation. |
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| Jul 23 2017 | Ray (9-5) took the loss Sunday against the Nationals, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four across five innings of work. | Most of the damage done to the southpaw came in the first inning, as the Nationals batted around and tagged him for four runs. He settled down after that, eventually throwing 60 of his 101 pitches for strikes and retiring the final eight hitters he faced. Ray's ERA still sits at a strong 3.15 mark despite the lackluster outing, but he'll look to get back on track in his next start Friday in St. Louis. |
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| Jul 18 2017 | Ray (9-4) allowed two runs over six innings in Tuesday's win over the Reds. He struck out four while giving up four hits and three walks. | This marks Ray's second-lowest strikeout total of the season, and it bizarrely comes on the heels of a season-high 13-whiff effort against the Dodgers. Nonetheless, he's been one of the best starters in fantasy all year long, with that 2.97 ERA and those 145 strikeouts in 112 innings particularly standing out. Ray does still walk a few too many batters -- in fact, with 55 bases on balls, he's doing so at the highest rate of his career -- and the numbers suggest a bit of ERA regression to come, but he'll still be a terrifically valuable fantasy starter down the stretch. |
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| Jul 6 2017 | Ray allowed just a single run on five hits and four walks while striking out 13 batters during Thursday's loss to the Dodgers. He didn't factor into the decision. | Ray was in line for the win until Fernando Rodney imploded in the ninth inning. There have been peaks and valleys throughout the season for Ray, but there is no denying his elite 12.0 K/9, and his 141 strikeouts rank fourth in the majors. Add a 2.97 ERA, and Ray has established himself as a set-and-forget fantasy option going forward. |
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| Jun 30 2017 | Ray (8-4) struck out nine but gave up four runs as he allowed five hits and five walks over six innings in a loss Friday to the Rockies. | Ray remains utterly nasty, as this is already his eighth start with at least nine strikeouts, but his control remains an issue. He has now issued at least four walks seven ties, and this marks the third time he has walked five batters. With 128 strikeouts in 100 innings already, fantasy owners will deal with the occasional wildness, but right now, it's the only thing keeping Ray from reaching the next level and attaining ace status. |
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| Jun 24 2017 | Ray (8-3) earned the win by pitching 6.1 innings and allowing two runs on six hits and four walks, with five strikeouts, Saturday against the Phillies. | Before stumbling in his last start, also against Philadelphia, Ray had won his previous five starts. He returned to those winning ways Saturday, but it was by no means as dominant compared to what we saw from him earlier in the season. For example, his strikeout numbers, while still solid, are down from the double-digit totals he was posting in the beginning of the month. Nonetheless, Ray is quickly establishing himself as one of the best arms in the National League this season. |
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| Jun 18 2017 | Ray allowed four runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out seven batters through 5.1 innings during Sunday's win over Philadelphia. He didn't factor into the decision. | Ray is establishing himself as a high-end fantasy asset with a 2.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 and an admirable offense providing run support. He obviously wasn't at his best Sunday, but Ray had allowed just a single run through 37 innings over his previous five starts, so a small bump in the road isn't concerning. The lefty lines up to face the Phillies again in his next start, but that upcoming bout will be at Chase Field. |
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| Jun 11 2017 | Ray (7-3) picked up the win Sunday against the Brewers after tossing 6.2 shutout innings, in which he struck out 12, walked four and allowed just three hits. | Ray has now won five starts in a row, and has allowed just two runs in those games (37 innings). In that span, the left-hander has struck out 48 hitters. The 25-year-old is one of the hottest pitchers in baseball currently and establishing himself as an extremely valuable fantasy option. |
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| Jun 6 2017 | Ray (6-3) held the Padres to a single run on three hits and two walks while striking out a season-high 11 over 6.2 innings in Tuesday's 10-2 win. | The fact that he gave up a run makes this Ray's worst start in his last four, as he gave up exactly zero runs on eight hits in his prior three outings combined. It's been a magical season for the hard-throwing lefty, who's finally found a formula to keep his BABIP under control while maintaining his sparkling strikeout rate. Pitching in Arizona may cause that 2.85 ERA to rise a bit, but Ray can't be considered anything other than a rock-solid fantasy starter at this point. |
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| Jun 3 2017 | Ray's next start will be pushed to Tuesday against the Padres, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | He was expected to take the ball Sunday against the Marlins, but Braden Shipley will be recalled to make that start. The Diamondbacks have not been friendly to fantasy owners lately with regards to their rotation decisions, and in this case Ray's owners miss out on a two-start week. However, he lines up for two home starts next week against the Padres and the Brewers, where he will look to extend his current 24.2-inning scoreless streak. |
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| May 30 2017 | Ray (5-3) pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing four hits with 10 strikeouts in Tuesday's win over Pittsburgh. | Ray is in some kind of groove right now. After shutting down the Pirates Tuesday night, he has now run his scoreless innings streak to 24.2. In his last three starts - all wins - Ray has allowed just 11 baserunners and struck out 25. With the extended stretch of stellar work, Ray looks a lot like the potential breakout candidate many tabbed before the season. He ranks third in the National League in strikeouts and sixth in wins. He will look to keep putting up zeroes when he faces the Marlins in Miami on Sunday. |
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| May 26 2017 | Ray (4-3) tossed seven shutout innings and generated nine strikeouts in Thursday's 4-0 victory over the Brewers. | Ray allowed only three runners to reach base, conceding a pair of base hits and hitting Manny Pina with a pitch. The lefty had endured a bit of a rough patch in late April through mid May, turning in a 6.33 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over a five-start stretch, but he's since rebounded with gems against the Padres and Brewers in his subsequent two turns. He'll likely make his next start at PNC Park during the Diamondbacks' first series next week with the Pirates, who have ranked 24th in the majors with a .313 wOBA over the past month. |
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| May 21 2017 | Ray (3-3) allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out six batters through 7.2 scoreless innings during Saturday's win over San Diego. | Arizona scored five runs in the top of the first inning, and Ray put it in cruise control after that. This was a nice rebound showing from the lefty, too. He had surrendered nine runs through nine innings over his previous two starts and saw his ERA balloon from 3.47 to 4.57 during that stretch. Chase Field is a difficult venue to excel in, and Ray owns a career 5.42 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 31 starts there. Avoiding him at home isn't out of the question going forward, and especially against daunting opponents. He currently sports a 1.03 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 11.6 K/9 over four road outings this season, though. Ray lines up to face Milwaukee at Miller Park next week. |
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| May 14 2017 | Ray allowed four runs on six hits and three walks across four innings en route to a no decision Sunday against the Pirates. He struck out two. | Ray was fortunate to escape a jam having allowed just one run in the first and yielded three more on a pair of home runs in the third. He labored at times, needing 88 pitches to make it through four frames, and was removed early in what turned out to be his shortest outing of the season. Ray owned a 3.47 ERA after six starts, but he has allowed nine runs in 10 innings since then to see that figure jump over a full run. He has also begun to develop noticeable home/away splits in 2017, though the sample size is still small, and he will look to bounce back in a favorable matchup on the road against the Padres this Saturday. |
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| May 10 2017 | Ray (2-3) gave up five runs on five hits and five walks while striking out eight over five innings in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Tigers. | He threw just 56 of 98 pitches for strikes. While the left-hander continues to pile up the strikeouts and now has a career-high 12.4 K/9, his 5.0 BB/9 is an eyesore. Ray will try to find the zone a little more often Sunday at home against the Pirates. |
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| May 3 2017 | Ray (2-2) allowed just two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out 10 batters over six innings during Thursday's loss to Washington. | Holding the Nationals to just two runs over six frames is an impressive performance on its own, so Ray's 10 punchouts only improve the showing. The 25-year-old lefty improved to a 3.47 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 3.23 FIP and 12.1 K/9 for the campaign, and he's quickly affirming himself as a solid fantasy option -- especially with the starting pitcher pool ravished by injuries. Ray lines up to face Detroit in the first outing of his projected two starts next week. |
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| Apr 29 2017 | Ray (2-1) suffered his first loss of the season Friday against the Rockies, conceding three runs on five hits and three walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out nine batters in the outing. | Ray may have been on the losing side of the ledger, but he turned in his fourth quality start in five turns on the season while continuing to pile up the strikeouts. The lefty has now notched at least six strikeouts in all five starts, but will need to trim down his walk rate and cut out some homers if he hopes to maintain a mid-3.00s ERA for the entire season. |
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| Apr 23 2017 | Ray moved to 2-0 on the season during Saturday's 11-5 victory over the Dodgers, surrendering five runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings. | The five earned runs were the most Ray has conceded in any of his four starts this season, but with the Diamondbacks offense providing some ample run support, the lefty had plenty of room for error. Ray has compiled a 3.42 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 23.2 innings this season, but will likely need to rein in the walks (14) in order to make that ERA sustainable over the course of a full season. |
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| Apr 17 2017 | Ray allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits (one home run) while walking four and striking out 10 over six innings for a no-decision in Monday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers. | The lone earned run he allowed was a solo homer by Enrique Hernandez in the fourth inning. Ray's 11.25 strikeouts per nine have been backed up so far this season, as he's struck out 24 hitters in 18.1 innings in three starts. The talented left-hander has allowed four runs and was a no-brainer play against a Dodgers team that struggles against southpaws. A high .353 BABIP in 2016 likely led to his inflated 4.90 ERA. There's a good chance he'll be better in 2017. |
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| Apr 12 2017 | Ray (1-0) held the Giants off the scoreboard over 6.2 innings Tuesday, allowing four hits and five walks while striking out eight. | As you might imagine, he got into a lot of jams and rolled his pitch count up pretty high (111) in the process. Control has never been Ray's strong suit, but plying his trade away from Arizona -- especially in a pitcher-friendly stadium like AT&T Park -- helps his swing-and-miss stuff play up. He's a must-start in DFS whenever he's starting outside of Arizona and Colorado. Next Monday's road outing against the Dodgers should provide an interesting test. |
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| Apr 6 2017 | Ray did not factor into the decision after allowing three runs on three hits and three walks with six strikeouts across 5.2 innings Thursday against the Giants. | Ray allowed just two runs through five innings but was unable to battle through the sixth and was removed with a one-run deficit before the offense flipped the scoreline. He allowed just two extra-base hits but struggled a bit with his command and threw just 57 percent of his pitches for strikes. Ray's six punchouts were welcome after he whiffed 218 batters in 2016 and he could become a worthy fantasy play if he can limit his baserunners against this season. He will next take the mound Tuesday on the road against this same Giants club. |
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| Feb 28 2017 | Ray has been working on his secondary pitches this offseason in addition to seeking ways to become more economical on the mound, the Arizona Republic reports. | While Ray racked up 218 strikeouts in 174.1 innings last season, he struggled with walks, which paired with a high batting average on balls in play fueled by a mix of hard contact and a subpar defense behind him translated to a 4.90 ERA. A healthy A.J. Pollock in center field should help the D-backs' defense in 2017, but Ray's adjustments, which might include a more consistent third pitch to complement his fastball and slider, will likely go further in determining whether he can take another step forward this season. |
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| Sep 29 2016 | Ray (8-15) gave up five runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in a loss to the Nationals on Thursday. | After posting a 2.70 ERA and 38:9 K:BB in August, Ray seemed to wear down a bit over the season's final month. He allowed 26 runs on 32 hits (including six homers) in 29.1 September innings, dropping three of four decisions. Walks were once again a problem throughout 2016 but Ray missed bats at a great clip (28.6 percent strikeout rate), with the peripherals suggesting he was significantly better than the surface numbers would indicate -- coming into Thursday's outing he ranked fourth among all qualifiers in xFIP. He will have appeal in the middle-to-late rounds of mixed-league drafts next spring. |
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| Sep 24 2016 | Ray (8-14) allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits, struck out five and walked four over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday. | The lead-off hitter reached base in three of the four innings Ray pitched in, and all three of those runners scored. To begin the fourth, he tossed up a homer to Trey Mancini. Ray has allowed a home run in four straight starts and 22 homers this season. He now owns a 4.77 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 215 strikeouts in 169.2 innings. Ray will make his final start of the year on Thursday against Washington. |
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| Sep 18 2016 | Ray took a no-decision after allowing five runs on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings during Sunday's 10-9 victory over the Dodgers. | Ray was cruising until the sixth, at which point he and Arizona's bullpen allowed six runs to score, knotting the game at 7-7. Sunday's start was a microcosm of the 24-year-old's season, which has produced occasionally dominant but inconsistent results. He's racked up 210 strikeouts in 166 innings, for instance, but holds a 4.66 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. The lefty will look to exploit a strikeout-prone Orioles offense at Camden Yards on Saturday. |
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| Sep 14 2016 | Ray (8-13) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts over five innings in a win Tuesday over the Rockies. | Ray continues to be a strikeout machine. He went over 200 strikeouts with just 160.1 innings pitched thanks to Tuesday's performance, the 16th time he has struck out at least seven batters. However, he also served up his 20th home run, the main reason he has an underwhelming 4.55 ERA despite his nastiness. His peripherals suggest he can be better, but for now, Ray is too inconsistent to be a star despite his excellent strikeout ability. |
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| Sep 8 2016 | Ray (7-13) struck out a dozen Dodgers while allowing just two hits over six innings Wednesday, but gave up four walks and three runs en route to a 3-1 loss. | This start was Ray in a nutshell -- superb strikeout stuff, but iffy control and a tendency to get hit hard when the opposition can make contact. He's posted four double-digit-whiff games over his last nine and is now coming up on 200 strikeouts for the year despite having pitched only 155.1 innings, Among MLB starters, only Jose Fernandez has a better K/9 than Ray's 11.30; unfortunately, Ray's high BABIP and low strand rate have resulted in a less-than-appetizing 4.46 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. It'll be interesting to see whether he can make some offseason refinements and put it all together next year, his age-25 season. |
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| Sep 2 2016 | Ray allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits, struck out two and walked two over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Friday. | Arizona spotted Ray a five-run lead, but it disappeared when Colorado scored six runs, all of which were charged to Ray, in the fifth. Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock homered in the sixth to retake the lead and get Ray off the hook, but Arizona went on to lose 14-7. Ray is 7-12 with a 4.46 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 183 strikeouts over 149.1 innings. His next start will be Wednesday versus the Dodgers. |
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| Aug 26 2016 | Ray (7-12) struck out seven hitters and allowed just two runs over five innings Thursday against Atlanta, but was stuck with the loss. He gave up six hits and four walks. | In all honesty, Ray deserved a worse fate for averaging two baserunners per inning, but he was able to escape with his fourth straight start of two or fewer runs. At this point, anyone who's dipped a foot into the waters of Ray ownership understands the package he offers for fantasy owners: tons of strikeouts, but inconsistent control and an unfriendly home park. He needs to find a way to make that sky-high .354 BABIP come down, but that'll be hard to do if he keeps surrendering hard contact at a career-high rate. |
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| Aug 16 2016 | Ray (6-11) allowed two runs (one earned) on eight hits and two walks with five strikeouts over five innings in a win over the Mets. | Ray was clutch on Monday, as he induced two double plays and recorded three strikeouts with runners in scoring position. He was shaky, but thanks to his ability to come up with big pitches at important times, he has now allowed just one earned run over his past 12 innings. Ray still has just 4.47 ERA, but his 161 strikeouts in 133 innings makes him an intriguing pitcher to watch. |
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| Aug 10 2016 | Ray was dazzling Wednesday, throwing seven shutout innings allowing just three hits and striking out four, but got a no-decision as the Mets tied the game in the ninth. | Despite the minimal line, Ray needed 98 pitches to get through seven innings, opening the door for new closer Jake Barrett to blow a save in the ninth. The young left-hander has been inconsistent of late, throwing just one quality start in his last eight tries prior to Wednesday, although the one was a seven-inning shutout. Yet Ray has struck out at least seven hitters in every one of those eight starts, and now has 156 strikeouts on the year. His ERA sits at 4.57. |
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| Aug 2 2016 | Ray (5-11) allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over six innings in Tuesday's win over the Nationals. | Ray has now served up at least five runs in each of his past three starts despite striking out 30 batters over 16.2 innings in that span. It's hard to get a beat on Ray, who continues to post fantastic strikeout numbers and has a sharp 46 percent groundball rate. And yet, he has allowed 17 home runs in 121 innings and owns a rough 4.83 ERA. His stuff is worth watching, but he hasn't put it together yet. |
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| Jul 28 2016 | Ray (5-10) pitched 5.2 innings, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out 11 Brewers in Thursday's loss. | Ray hadn't reached double-digit K's in his first 48 MLB starts, but he's now done it in his past two outings. Unfortunately for the lefty, he's come up short in both efforts, giving Ray double-digit losses for the second straight season. The 24-year-old's high strikeout rate makes him an attractive option in many leagues, but his inefficiency (pitched into the seventh just four times all year) combined with a 4.70 ERA and 1.50 WHIP are valid reasons to look elsewhere. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Ray (5-9) allowed six runs, three of which were earned, on six hits and one walk while striking out 10 over five innings to take the loss Saturday at the Reds. | Ray gave up three runs in both the first and third innings while the Diamondbacks provided him very little run support, leading to his ninth loss of the campaign. He's now failed to post a quality start in five of his last six outings, and his ERA is at 4.53 on the season. He'll make his next start Thursday at the Brewers. |
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| Jul 17 2016 | Ray improved his record to 5-8 with Sunday's win over the Dodgers, allowing just four hits and two walks across seven scoreless innings. He struck out seven. | Ray allowed just two players to reach second base as he cruised through seven innings after being staked to a six-run lead, which turned out to be crucial as the bullpen was scored upon five times over the final two frames. The left-hander lowered his ERA to a still uninspiring 4.49 with the win, but he has generated a bit of fantasy value for himself through his impressive K/9 rate, which now sits at 10.5 for the season. Ray could become a useful fantasy piece if he were able to consistently limit baserunners as he did Sunday, and he will have the opportunity to do so Saturday at Cincinnati. |
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| Jul 17 2016 | Ray improved his record to 5-8 with Sunday's win over the Dodgers, allowing just four hits and two walks across seven shutout innings. He struck out seven. | Ray allowed just two men to reach second base as he cruised through seven after being staked to a six-run lead, which turned out to be crucial as the bullpen was scored upon five times over the final two frames. The left-hander lowered his ERA to a still uninspiring 4.49 with the win, but he has generated a bit of fantasy value for himself through his impressive K/9 rate, which now sits at 10.5 for the season. Ray could become a useful fantasy piece if he were able to consistently limit baserunners as he did Sunday, and he will have the opportunity to do so Saturday at Cincinnati. |
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| Jul 9 2016 | Ray (4-8) allowed three runs on six hits, struck out seven and walked three over five frames in a loss to the Giants on Saturday. | The 24-year-old averaged more than a strikeout per inning for the fifth straight start, but the home run he allowed against Grant Green was enough to hand him the loss. Ray has a 12.09 K/9 rate over his last four start, but he hasn't won any of them. He has three losses and a 6.05 ERA during that stretch. |
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| Jul 3 2016 | Ray (finger) is listed as the starting pitcher for Sunday's matchup against the Giants. | Ray has been dealing with a blister on his finger sustained during his last start Monday, but the plan all along was for him to take the hill Sunday afternoon. The official lineup confirms that plan, as Ray will take a 4.69 ERA and 1.54 WHIP into Sunday's matchup against Albert Suarez and the Giants. |
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| Jul 3 2016 | Ray (4-7) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings, but received no decision Sunday against the Giants. | Ray gave up a pair of runs in both the third and fourth innings, but the offense scored a pair of runs after his departure to take him off the hook for a potential loss. He's now allowed four runs in each of his last three starts to raise his ERA to 4.78 on the year. He'll make his next start Saturday at the Giants. |
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| Jun 28 2016 | Ray (finger) expects to make his next start Sunday against the Giants, Jack Magruder of Fanragsports.com reports. | The lefty developed a blood blister during Monday's start but was able to tough it out through six innings, striking out seven without issuing a walk. It sounds like Ray will be fine to toe the rubber Sunday, as expected, with an additional day of rest built in between starts (thanks to Thursday's team off day). |
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| Jun 28 2016 | Ray left Monday's start with a blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | Ray was able to complete six full innings, but he wasn't very effective, giving up four earned runs on nine hits (four doubles). He should be fine to make his next start, which is scheduled for Sunday against the Giants. |
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| Jun 27 2016 | Ray (4-7) allowed four runs on nine hits with seven strikeouts over six innings in a loss Monday to the Phillies. | Ray has now given up four runs and lost in consecutive starts despite striking out 15 batters combined over those two outings. He has struck out at least six hitters in each of his past seven starts, but it hasn't translated to results. Either he has walked too many batters (3.9 BB/9 entering Monday) or given up too many extra-base hits. Ray kept the ball in the ballpark Monday, but the Phillies managed four doubles against him out of nine hits. Ray's ERA is up to 4.61 despite the fact that he has already reached 100 strikeouts in just 86.1 innings (10.4 K/9). |
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| Jun 17 2016 | Ray (4-5) surrendered seven hits and two earned runs and a walk over six innings in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Phillies. He struck out seven. | The 24-year-old southpaw was dealing Friday, throwing 74 of 108 pitches for strikes and inducing 15 swings-and-misses. It was Ray's second consecutive quality start, and considering he's often struggled with control, the fact that he only surrendered one free pass for the second straight appearance was encouraging. Ray will look to make it three consecutive victories when he faces the Blue Jays next Wednesday. |
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| Jun 12 2016 | Ray earned his third win of the season Sunday versus the Marlins, striking out six and walking just one in seven scoreless innings. | Ray was excellent Sunday, as he tied his season-low of three hits allowed despite pitching deeper into the game than he had on any other occasion this season. He still carries a 4.57 ERA on the season, but the left-hander has a 10.8 K/9 rate over his last 10 starts and could become a useful fantasy asset if he continues to limit the baserunners against. His next chance to do so will come Saturday at the Phillies. |
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| Jun 7 2016 | Ray (2-5) gave up five runs on eight hits and three walks and struck out six over 4.1 innings in a loss Monday to Tampa Bay. | Ray hit a solo home run, but even that couldn't reverse his fortunes. He is floundering, with just one quality start in his past nine outings, and has seen his ERA jump from 1.96 to 5.14 in that span dating back to April 19. Ray has struck out an absurd 55 batters in 43 innings in those nine starts, but he has been touched up for 10 home runs and opposing hitters have a .553 slugging percentage against him. It doesn't matter how nasty you are when your mistakes get punished this badly, and Ray isn't going to be a viable starter until he can find a way to keep the ball in the yard. |
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| Jun 2 2016 | Ray lasted only five innings in Houston on Wednesday, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six. | It took Ray 99 pitches just to get that far, part of a larger trend of inefficiency -- he's failed to pitch even six innings in seven of his last eight starts. Ray owns a fantastic 10.42 K/9, which will keep him on a lot of fantasy rosters (especially in keeper leagues), but his too-high walk rate has combined with some bad luck on batted balls to leave him with a 4.74 ERA so far. That's the bad news. The good news is that his xFIP -- considered one of the best indicators of future ERA -- is a full point lower, and that .360 BABIP should come down. Until that transpires, though, Ray needs to be deployed with extreme caution. |
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| May 27 2016 | Ray (2-4) only lasted 4.2 innings Friday against the Padres, in which he allowed five runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out eight. | The 24-year-old lefty was hit hard once again, and he's reached the six-inning mark only once in his last seven starts. His ERA rose to 4.67 as a result, and his only positive is the fact he's struck 60 in only 52 innings. However, his poor run of results might indicate he won't hold on to the fifth starter role for a very long time. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against Houston. |
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| May 23 2016 | The Diamondbacks seem committed to Ray as the fifth starter despite Archie Bradley's strong numbers at Triple-A Omaha, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. | Ray is 2-3 with a 4.18 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 47.1 innings, while Bradley is 2-2 with a 1.99 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 40.2 innings at Triple-A. Ray does have 52 strikeouts in those 47.1 innings, and manager Chip Hale said he's been encouraged with Ray's results of late. However, it'd be nice to see the lefty go deeper in games, as he's only gone more than six innings in two of his nine starts. |
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| May 22 2016 | Ray (2-3) surrendered three hits, two runs (one earned) and four walks over five innings in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals. He struck out five. | It was a typically mixed bag for the D-Backs lefty, who managed to induce 10 swinging strikes, but who issued multiple free passes for the seventh time in nine starts. Ray didn't actually pitch ineffectively overall, and did keep his club in the game. However, he received precious little run support, and ultimately took his second loss in three May decisions. He'll try to right the ship against the Padres at Chase Field next Friday. |
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| May 17 2016 | Ray (2-2) allowed just two runs on six hits and a walk with six strikeouts over seven innings in Monday's win over the Yankees. | Ray had the Yankees on a string, as he induced nine ground balls to go with nine swinging strikes. This marks Ray's first quality start since April 19 against the Giants. He has been a strikeout machine all year, as he now owns 47 in 41.1 innings (10.2 K/9), but this is just the second time all year he has walked fewer than two batters in a start. Ray has a 4.4 BB/9 and will need to keep pulling that number down if he wants his 4.46 ERA to come down as well. |
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| May 5 2016 | Ray (1-2) gave up two runs on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings Thursday in Miami. He struck out five. | The 24-year-old lefty had a nice matchup for a change in this one, facing an unimpressive Marlins offense in a pitcher-friendly park, but this was an underwhelming effort. Of course, it's a huge improvement over the 10 runs he allowed over seven innings spanning his last two starts. Despite a 4.70 ERA, Ray has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his six starts, so he hasn't been as bad as the stats make him look, but Ray's inconsistent control and unfavorable home park are working against them. |
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| Apr 24 2016 | Ray was hit hard in Sunday's start versus the Pirates, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks in just three innings. He struck out five and did not factor into the decision. | Ray entered the game with three quality starts under his belt in three tries, but he simply served up too many hitable offerings Sunday and was yanked after throwing 84 pitches through three. The lefty's spot in the rotation seems secure after his strong start to the season, so Sunday's performance should be considered a blip on the radar and he will look to bounce back against the Rockies on Friday. |
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| Apr 19 2016 | Ray (1-0) gave up just five hits and two walks while striking out eight over six shutout innings in Tuesday's win over the Giants. | Ray has gotten better with each start, recording higher strikeout totals while lowering his ERA with every appearance. The lefty has come out of the gate hot after going just 5-12 despite a respectable 3.52 ERA last season, and will look to maintain his momentum Sunday against the Pirates. |
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| Apr 15 2016 | Ray took the no decision Thursday, allowing two earned runs over 6.1 innings. He logged six strikeouts and five walks over his 94 pitches. | Aside from some command issues, Ray cruised through his first six innings of work Thursday before allowing two of the first three batters he faced in the seventh to reach base. Although Ray left the game staked to a two-run lead, Randall Delgado immediately allowed those two baserunners come around to score and he ultimately surrendered the lead to the Dodgers while failing to record an out. Ray has largely been able to work around his walk issues to start the season, allowing just four earned runs despite racking up nine walks in 12.1 innings of work. He'll make his next start next week during the Diamondbacks series in San Francisco. |
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| Mar 28 2016 | Manager Chip Hale said Monday that Ray will be Arizona's fifth starter in the rotation, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | Ray was the favorite for the last spot in the rotation and Hale's proclamation Monday only cements it. The 24-year-old started in 23 games last season, accruing a 5-12 record with an ERA of 3.52, although he could be supplanted by top prospects Braden Shipley or Archie Bradley at some point in the summer. |
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| Mar 24 2016 | Ray gave up four runs in four innings on Wednesday, his first rough outing this spring, the Arizona Republic reports. | Manager Chip Hale said he wanted Ray to work into the sixth inning, but the lefty couldn't get there due to a high pitch count. Still, Hale didn't seem overly concerned about the outing, and Ray remains the favorite for the No. 5 spot in the Diamondbacks rotation. For the spring, Ray has a 3.95 ERA across 13.2 innings, to go along with 14 strikeouts. |
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| Mar 20 2016 | Ray appears to be locking down the No. 5 spot in the Diamondbacks' rotation, the team's official site reports. | Ray entered camp the favorite to win the job, and his performance is backing that up. Ray has a 1.86 spring ERA, while top competitors Archie Bradley and Zack Godley are at 9.00 and 11.88, respectively. Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale said a decision hasn't been made but added that Ray is "pitching well enough to have that job." |
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| Mar 8 2016 | Ray threw three scoreless innings on Tuesday, the Arizona Republic reports | Ray entered camp as the favorite to win the fifth spot in the rotation, and he's done nothing to hurt his chances so far, as he now has five scoreless innings this spring. Ray is competing with Zack Godley and Archie Bradley. |
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| Mar 3 2016 | Ray was impressive in his Cactus League debut Thursday, retiring six straight batters over two innings after allowing a leadoff double, the team's official site reports. | Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale recently dubbed Ray the favorite for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, and spring outings like this should solidify his grip on the job. Ray is competing with Zack Godley, who gave up a three-run home run on Thursday, and Archie Bradley, who pitched two hitless innings on Wednesday. |
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| Feb 22 2016 | Manager Chip Hale named Ray the favorite for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, but he's not guaranteed a rotation spot, the Arizona Republic reports. | With the news that Rubby De La Rosa has been guaranteed a rotation spot out of camp, Ray is left to fend off Archie Bradley and Zack Godley for the final available slot. The 24-year-old southpaw started 23 games for the Diamondbacks last season, faring relatively well over 127.2 frames (3.52 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 119 strikeouts). The fact that he's the favorite heading into camp is encouraging, but Ray will still need to prove he's the best option in spring training, making him a shaky selection for even those in deep leagues. |
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| Sep 29 2015 | Ray took a no decision Tuesday against Colorado as he allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks. He struck out three. | Ray induced a solid 10 swinging strikes and seven ground balls in 98 pitches. Ray has now thrown quality starts in consecutive outings for the first time since June and has gone six innings in consecutive outings for the first time since July. His ERA is down to 3.50, but it will be critical for him to last longer in ball games if he is to pick up more than five wins next season. |
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| Sep 23 2015 | Ray was stellar Tuesday in a win over the Dodgers, pitching six shutout innings, striking out seven, while allowing just three hits and walking two. | Ray's last five starts have been pretty good, with the exception of one clunker against the Padres in his last outing. He has punched out at least seven in three of those starts and has an 8.3 K/9 rate on the season in 117.1 innings. Command has always been the biggest concern with Ray, but he has limited the long ball effectively this year (0.6 HR/9) despite walking his fair share, which is critical considering his home park. His future looks much brighter today than it did coming into the season. |
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| Sep 11 2015 | Ray (4-11) was great on Friday, as he allowed just two hits and three walks across five shutout innings while striking out two in a 12-4 win over the Dodgers. | That record is very unfair to Ray as he has been solid all season long. In fact, over his last three starts, Ray has only allowed three runs on nine hits while striking out 18 batters. The bugaboo for Ray right now are the walks, as he has allowed 20 free passes over his last six starts. He'll look to continue this form against the Giants next Friday. |
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| Sep 5 2015 | Ray took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over five innings while striking out eight. | You'd never know it from his 3-11 record but Ray is having a solid season, posting a 3.72 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 95:38 K:BB ratio in 101.2 innings. He'll try to get back in the win column Friday, at home against the Dodgers. |
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| Aug 31 2015 | Ray allowed one run on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Monday against the Rockies in a no decision. He struck out eight. | Particularly for a start in Coors Field, Ray held his own. He had the Rockies bats waving, as he induced 13 swinging strikes in 102 pitches. Most importantly, he allowed only three fly balls and kept the ball in the yard all day, allowing him to work around his three walks. His ERA is down to 3.72, but a 3.3 BB/9 remains concerning. |
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| Aug 29 2015 | Ray will have his next start pushed back to Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | The 23-year-old was supposed to start on Sunday, but after a poor outing against St. Louis in which he allowed six runs in three innings, Ray will get an extra day of rest to regroup. It's been a free-fall of sorts for the lefty --- he's seen his ERA drop nearly two full points in his last eight starts and he's walked 20 batters over that span. With Ray's start pushed back, manager Chip Hale indicated the Diamondbacks may have to call up a pitcher from Triple-A to make a spot start. |
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| Aug 26 2015 | Ray took his 10th loss Tuesday against the Cardinals as he allowed six runs on five hits and five walks over three innings. He struck out three. | Tuesday's disaster marks Ray's shortest outest of the year. He has just three quality starts in his past eight starts, has walked 20 batters in 41 innings over that span, and has seen his ERA jump from 2.16 to 3.86. Ray will have to rein in his control if he's going to find his earlier success again. |
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| Aug 24 2015 | Ray's scheduled start Monday will be pushed back to Tuesday. | It's unclear exactly why he's being bumped back, but the Diamondbacks will instead turn to Jhoulys Chacin in Monday's contest. Fortunately for Ray, he hasn't been bumped from the rotation completely, but it appears the team may roll with a six-man rotation for the time being. |
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| Aug 19 2015 | Ray (3-9) met the minimum standard for a quality start Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits in six innings, but was stuck with the loss against Pittsburgh. He struck out five and walked two. | The hard-throwing young lefty has shown plenty of promise this year; though his record isn't pretty, he's missed a decent number of bats while limiting his walks and keeping the ball in the yard. All that adds up to a solid skill set that should have keeper-league owners looking at Ray as an intriguing arm for next year. He can help you right now, too, but don't get your expectations too high. |
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| Aug 14 2015 | Ray allowed three runs on six hits, walking four without a strikeout over 4.1 innings in a 3-2 loss to the Braves on Friday night. | Ray (3-8, 3.29 ERA) has now dropped three straight decisions, and perhaps most concerning, he has struggled to find the strike zone. Two starts back, he needed 103 pitches to cover five innings, and in this one he tossed 83 pitches (just 45 for strikes) and didn't make it out of the fifth inning. Four walks without a strikeout, against a rather free-swinging team, would suggest many of his pitches were well out of the zone. Overall, he has pitched well this year, but the team has to be concerned right now. |
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| Aug 3 2015 | Ray struggled against the Astros on Sunday, lasting just five innings while giving up four runs on seven hits, three walks and a hit-batter in a losing effort. | The Astros ran up Ray's pitch count, as he needed 103 pitches just to get through his five innings. "It's tough when you've got guys on base and you're in those high pressure situations all the time," Ray said. "Eventually, it's going to catch up to you." |
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| Jul 28 2015 | Ray tossed a quality start in a no decision Tuesday, as he allowed two runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out eight. | Ray tied a career high in strikeouts and now has 58 against just 17 walks in 66.2 innings. He has 20 strikeouts in just 16.2 innings over his past three starts and is starting to show an ability to miss bats like he did in the minors (475 strikeouts over 479.1 innings across all minor league levels). Ray's ERA is down to 2.70. |
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| Jul 23 2015 | Ray (3-5) gave up five runs -- four earned -- on five hits with four strikeouts and three walks in 4.2 innings Wednesday against the Marlins. | Ray had been sharp over his past two starts, allowing two earned runs in 12.2 innings. But the Marlins jumped on the left-hander early, scoring three runs in the second inning then adding two more in the fifth to knock him out of the game. For the season, the 23-year-old has a 2.72 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 50:15 K:BB ratio in 59.2 innings, and he'll look to bounce back in his next scheduled start Monday at Seattle. |
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| Jul 18 2015 | Ray pitched five innings against the Giants on Friday and allowed two runs on eight hits before the bullpen coughed up the lead. He struck out eight in the effort. | Ray has been more effective in the majors than he was earlier this year at Triple-A, posting a 2.29 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 46:12 K:BB in 55 innings. His 2.71 FIP suggests that his ERA is largely earned by his performance. How he handles the adjustments other teams make as he goes through the league for a second time could tell a lot about his long-term outlook for success. |
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| Jul 7 2015 | Ray was charged with two unearned runs over 7.2 innings in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday. He gave up four hits and one walk while striking out four. | The 23-year-old lefty took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and nearly completed eight innings for the first time in his young career. He was lifted after giving up back-to-back, two-out hits to Delino DeShields and Rougned Odor. Regardless, it was a very strong rebound performance after Ray gave up four runs in his last start, and he's now turned in quality starts in five of his eight outings this season. |
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| Jul 1 2015 | Ray (2-4) took the loss against the Dodgers on Wednesday after allowing four runs and seven hits with six strikeouts and two walks in six innings. | Ray lost for the third straight start and for the fourth time in five games. But he hasn't been as bad as it seems. Wednesday was the first time this season Ray allowed more than three runs, and he still has a respectable 2.55 ERA and 1.09 WHIP for the season -- he simply hasn't received much run support from the Arizona offense. The 23-year-old's next start will be Tuesday at Texas. |
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| Jun 27 2015 | Ray (2-3) went six innings Friday, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out five in a 4-2 loss to the Padres. | The quality start has become a trend for Ray, as he has not allowed more than three earned runs in any of his six outings this season. The big worry for Ray is that he's a flyball pitcher in a hitter-friendly ballpark, and that could come back to bite him with a division full of powerful lineups. Still, with a 1.98 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP, Ray is starting to create relevance for himself in standard mixed leagues. His next start will come against the Dodgers on Wednesday. |
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| Jun 21 2015 | Ray (2-2) took the loss against San Diego on Saturday, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings. | This certainly wasn't Ray's prettiest outing thus far, but the seven strikeouts are quite promising, as he hadn't been missing as many bats as fantasy owners would like over the course of his first four starts with Arizona. He's got some regression coming to him in time, but it may not happen in Friday's rematch against the Padres in pitcher-friendly Petco Park. |
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| Jun 15 2015 | Ray improved to 2-1 behind seven shutout innings Tuesday against the Angels. He struck out three and walked two and gave up just two hits. | Ray is now through 24.2 innings with just three earned runs, good for a 1.09 ERA. Ray, lest we forget, was ranked the 97th-best prospect in baseball by MLB.com before the 2014 season and was the key piece the Tigers targeted in the Doug Fister trade. He fell off the radar after his rough season in Detroit in 2014 (8.16 ERA in 28.2 innings), but Ray is establishing himself in the Arizona rotation this year. |
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| Jun 9 2015 | Ray took a tough loss Tuesday against the Dodgers. He allowed two runs on four hits and four walks with four strikeouts. | The Diamondbacks are going to have a hard time keeping Ray out of the rotation at this rate. In 17.2 innings he has allowed just three runs with a 13:5 K:BB. He'll keep starting at least as long as Archie Bradley is on the disabled list. |
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| Jun 5 2015 | Ray pitched five scoreless innings Thursday against the Mets, allowing six hits and one walk while striking out four. | Ray was called up from Triple-A Reno to start after Archie Bradley went on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis. The 23-year-old lefty struggled early, working out of two-on, no-out jams in the first two innings before settling down. Ray has allowed only one run in 11 innings this season, and he's likely to draw another start Tuesday at the Dodgers. |
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| Jun 4 2015 | Ray was recalled from Triple-A and will start Thursday's game against the Mets. | This came out of nowhere, but with Archie Bradley ending up on the DL with right shoulder tendinitis as a corresponding move, Ray could stick in the rotation for a while. Ray had a 3.67 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 41.2 innings at Triple-A, and while there is no way he can replicate that strikeout rate at the big league level, he is someone worth keeping an eye on. In one start with the Diamondbacks this year he gave up one run while striking out five in six innings. |
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| May 8 2015 | Ray was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday. | Because Ray was designated as the 26th man for Wednesday's doubleheader, the Diamondbacks had to send him back down prior to Thursday's game. The left-hander impressed in his debut with Arizona, holding the Rockies to one run on five hits with five strikeouts and zero walks in Colorado. He may return to start Monday against Washington, but nothing's set in stone. |
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| May 6 2015 | Ray picked up the win in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Colorado. He pitched six innings, allowing one run on five hits and struck out five. | Ray could be in line for another start with Archie Bradley on the DL. This was obviously a promising start, however, in 24.2 innings at Triple-A Reno he has a 4.01 ERA and 1.69 WHIP this year, so expectations should be tempered for now. |
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| May 5 2015 | Ray will start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies. | Ray was originally expected to start Tuesday and Sunday in place of Archie Bradley (face), but a couple postponements to start the week will limit Ray to just one outing this week. He will serve as the designated 26th man for Wednesday's twin bill. |
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| May 1 2015 | Ray will be recalled to start Tuesday against the Rockies in Colorado. | Rather than turn to Andrew Chafin or A.J. Schugel to fill Archie Bradley's spot in the starting rotation, the Diamondbacks will give Ray an opportunity. Ray, who was acquired in a three-team deal with the Tigers and Yankees in December, has posted a 4.01 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 1.12 GO/AO in five starts for Triple-A Reno so far this season. |
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| Mar 23 2015 | Ray could be considered for a bullpen role if he does not make the Diamondbacks' rotation out of camp, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports. | Ray is in competition with a hoard of other back-end quality starters for the final spots in Arizona's rotation, but one way or another he will probably find his way into the rotation at some point this season. The Diamondbacks' have some questions at the back of their bullpen, but Ray's stuff is not overpowering, and therefore he is more intriguing in fantasy if he can stick in the rotation. |
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| Mar 17 2015 | Ray turned in an impressive outing Monday against the White Sox, The Arizona Republic reports. | Ray allowed one run over four innings, following two disappointing outings to start the spring. He's trying to make up ground in the competition for a rotation spot, and the development of his breaking ball seems to be going well. With Trevor Cahill and Chase Anderson considered likely to make the rotation, Ray may end up competing with Allen Webster, Rubby De La Rosa and Randall Delgado for just one spot. Daniel Hudson could also enter the mix. |
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| Mar 12 2015 | Ray gave up three runs -- two earned -- on three hits over three innings against the Angels on Wednesday, but he was pleased with his developing breaking ball in the outing, the Arizona Republic reports. | While Ray spent time earlier in camp working on a curveball, he's been changing the grip recently to make the pitch more of a hybrid curveball-slider. In five innings this spring, he's allowed five runs on five hits and walked three batters, likely putting himself behind in the competition for one of the vacancies in the Arizona rotation. |
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| Feb 27 2015 | Ray is part of a large competition for one of the final three spots in the Arizona rotation to begin the season. | Most likely, he'll head back to Triple-A to begin the year, but Ray is competing with Chase Anderson, Allen Webster, Rubby De La Rosa, and Vidal Nuno, among others, while the team's top prospects and a couple of injured starters will all join the mix at some point this season. Considering that he's still just 23 years old and that he still has minor league options remaining, Ray is a reasonably good bet to get bumped down as organizational depth to begin the year. |
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| Dec 5 2014 | Ray was traded to the Diamondbacks on Friday as part of a deal that sent Shane Greene to the Tigers and Didi Gregorius to the Yankees, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports. | Ray was a Top-100 prospect on some lists entering last season, but he struggled to keep runners off the bases both at the Triple-A and major league levels, so the Tigers were willing to part with him in this trade. Ray figures to get a chance to compete for a spot in the Diamondbacks' rotation during spring training, but it seems likely he will open next season at Triple-A after reaching the level for the first time in 2014. |
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| Aug 31 2014 | Ray will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo prior to Tuesday's game against the Indians, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports. | The Tigers still have a present opening for the fifth spot in their rotation, but Ray probably ranks behind fellow September call-ups Kyle Lobstein and Kyle Ryan for an appointment into a starting role. Ray was bombed for six runs over 1.2 innings in his previous start with the Tigers prior to being demoted Aug. 22, a performance that probably makes the team loath to give him any meaningful innings in the season's final month. |
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| Aug 22 2014 | Ray (1-4) was roughed up for the loss on Friday facing the Twins as he gave up six runs on six hits in only 1.1 innings pitched. | The rookie gave up two home runs, four doubles and a single to Twins hitters in the second inning before he was pulled after only 35 pitches. It was obvious he didn't have his best stuff as his ERA rises to 7.09 on the year. Ray is now in jeopardy of losing his grasp as a fill-in starter, even with all the pitching injuries the Tigers are suffering right now. |
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| Aug 22 2014 | Ray was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after he recorded just four outs in his start Friday night, Matthew Mowery of the Oakland Press reports. | In need of fresh arms for their bullpen, Ray and Ian Krol were sent packing following the Tigers' blowout loss to the Twins on Friday night. |
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| Aug 18 2014 | Ray struggled again Sunday against the Mariners, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out only one batter. | It didn't help that the defense behind Ray and the rest of the Tigers' staff was awful Sunday, or that the bullpen couldn't handle the middle innings, but Ray's inability to work deep in the game hurt the team. Ray will next start Friday at Minnesota. Even with the off-day Monday, there's no option to skip him because Anibal Sanchez is on the DL, Justin Verlander is questionable, and there's a doubleheader Saturday. |
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| Aug 12 2014 | Ray, who is starting Tuesday at Pittsburgh, will likely toe the rubber Sunday as well, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports. | Ray's potential spot nods are courtesy of Justin Verlander's bout with shoulder inflammation, which may force him to miss his next scheduled nod Sunday versus the Mariners. Meanwhile, Ray has managed a 3.72 ERA, 1.476 WHIP, and 71:40 K:BB in 96.2 innings at Triple-A Toledo this season. |
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| Aug 12 2014 | Ray allowed four runs on six hits while walking two and striking out five over five innings in a loss Tuesday to the Pirates. | The recently recalled southpaw kept the suddenly struggling Tigers (losers of six of their last seven games) in this one, but the bats in front of him were only able to muster a pair of runs off Bucs starter Edinson Volquez. Ray will likely start again Sunday against Seattle to cover again for Justin Verlander (shoulder), who is optimistically slated to return to the rotation next week. |
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| Aug 11 2014 | Ray will start for the Tigers on Tuesday against the Pirates, Chris Lott of MLive.com reports. | Ray was up with the Tigers back in May, allowing eight earned runs and striking out nine batters over 15.1 innings pitched. However, seven of those eight runs came in a single blow-up outing against the Rangers. The 22-year-old has a 3.72 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 96.2 innings in the International League this season. If he can pitch well, there's a chance he sticks around in the rotation a bit longer, but it will likely depend on the severity of Justin Verlander's shoulder injury. An official roster move to recall Ray from Triple-A has yet to be announced by the team. |
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| Aug 10 2014 | Ray is scheduled to start for the Tigers on Wednesday against the Pirates. | Ray will likely be called up Wednesday to take the place of Anibal Sanchez on the active roster and in the rotation. He has started three games for the Tigers already this season, allowing three earned runs over 15.1 innings, but has posted a 3.36 ERA in the minors this season in 27 starts and will get another opportunity at the big league level starting Wednesday. This turn could last a while with Sanchez scheduled to miss 3-4 weeks because of the injury. |
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| Jun 4 2014 | Ray (blister) has been placed on the 7-day DL with Triple-A Toledo, MLive's James Schmehl reports. | He was already expected to miss his scheduled start Friday due to the blister, so this is not a surprise. The Tigers will probably be pretty cautious with Ray, but it's not something that should keep him sidelined for long. |
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| May 22 2014 | Ray was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Thursday's game. | A seven-run implosion against the Rangers on Thursday doomed Ray's tenure with the big club, as the Tigers decided to bump him following the game. A piece in the Doug Fister deal this past offseason, Ray is still just 22 years old and will likely get another opportunity to pitch for Detroit this season, though it was be strictly in a relief role. |
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| May 18 2014 | Ray will make a start Thursday against the Rangers, James Schmehl of MLive.com reports. | Ray was set to head back to the minors following Anibal Sanchez's return from the disabled list Sunday, but he'll stick around for one additional start after Rick Porcello was pushed back two days due to left side soreness. The 22-year-old will get a tough draw in having to face the Rangers on Thursday, but he'll at least have the luxury of throwing at Comerica Park and not in Arlington. |
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| May 16 2014 | Ray will be available out of the Tigers' bullpen Friday, but he would only be used in a long-relief situation, and manager Brad Ausmus would prefer not to use him, MLive.com's James Schmehl reports. | If Max Scherzer were to get hit around a bit in Boston, we could see Ray out of the bullpen, but Scherzer is usually a pretty good bet to pitch deep into games. Ray doesn't currently have a spot in the Tigers' rotation, but he's proved to be a capable option, in the event one of the Tigers' starters suffers an injury. |
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| May 11 2014 | Ray had another excellent outing Sunday against the Twins, tossing six scoreless innings and striking out two batters. | Unfortunately, Ray didn't end up factoring into the decision after Joba Chamberlain coughed up a two-run lead in the eighth inning. Ray has been stellar in his two starts since joining the Tigers rotation in place of the injured Anibal Sanchez, but expectations should be tempered since both starts came against two of baseball's bottom-feeders in the Astros and Twins. It's unclear if he'll even have a spot in the rotation after this week, as Sanchez could be cleared to return with a successful simulated game. |
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| May 6 2014 | Ray was victorious in his major-league debut Tuesday, allowing one run on fix hits while striking out five and walking a batter at home versus the Astros. | Detroit's 19 hits were more than enough to make up for the fact that Ray only tossed 12-of-22 first-pitch strikes, which can probably be chalked up to nerves during his first taste of big league action. The 6-foot-2 southpaw will take to the hill again Sunday for a divisional tilt with the visiting Twins. |
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| May 5 2014 | Ray's contract was selected by the Tigers on Monday, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports. | Ray is slated to fill in for Anibal Sanchez (finger) both Tuesday against the Astros and Sunday versus the Twins, which could prove to be fruitful due to a 1.53 ERA, 1.125 WHIP, and 21:5 K:BB in 29.1 innings across six games (five starts) at Triple-A Toledo this season. |
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| Apr 30 2014 | Ray will take the mound next Tuesday against the Astros, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports. | In his major league debut, Ray will fill the open spot in the rotation left vacant by Anibal Sanchez (finger) in what likely amounts to just a one-start appointment. Ray has posted a 3-2 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.139 WHIP, and 21:5 K:BB in 28.1 innings at Triple-A Toledo this season. Due to his 8.95 K/9 across parts of five minor league seasons, he could prosper against a Houston lineup that has struck out the second-most times heading into Wednesday's slate of games. |
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| Mar 12 2014 | Ray was sent to minor-league camp Wednesday, the Detroit News reports. | Ray was the top piece that came over in the Doug Fister trade this past offseason, but the young lefty doesn't fit into the Tigers' immediate plans. Ray finished the year at Double-A while still with the Nats last year and he'll likely begin his stint in the Tigers organization at the same level. |
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| Feb 17 2014 | Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Ray is "a premium, young, left-handed pitcher on the verge of pitching in the big leagues," the Detroit Free Press reports. | Dombrowski also admitted that Ray was the "key to the deal" that sent Doug Fister to Washington this winter. Ray has shown some potential in the minors, but with just 58 innings of experience at the Double-A level, he'll likely need more seasoning at the higher levels of the minor leagues before getting a legit look from the Tigers' brass. |
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| Dec 2 2013 | Ray was traded from the Nationals to the Tigers on Monday as part of a deal that sent RHP Doug Fister to Detroit, the Nationals' official site reports. | Ray is the biggest piece of the package that the Nationals put together to acquire Fister. The lefty was dominant in High-A ball last season, before posting a 3.72 ERA, 9.31 K/9, and 3.26 BB/9 over 11 starts (58 innings) with Double-A Harrisburg. Ray will likely open 2014 with either the Tigers' Double-A or Triple-A affiliate, and he could make his major league debut by the end of the season. |
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