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Dec 14 2024 | The Rays traded Springs and Jacob Lopez to the Athletics on Saturday in exchange for Joe Boyle, Jacob Watters, Will Simpson and a compensatory draft pick, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After signing Luis Severino to the largest guaranteed deal in franchise history, the A's continue to invest into their rotation by acquiring Springs. The 32-year-old southpaw missed the first half of last season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery but returned to start seven games for Tampa Bay, recording a 3.27 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 33 innings. He and Severino will almost certainly slot in at the top of the Athletics' rotation, but because Springs has surpassed the 45-inning mark only once in his seven-year career, the A's may look to limit his workload in 2025. |
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Sep 17 2024 | Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Springs (elbow) is feeling better but will not return this season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs landed on the 15-day injured list earlier this month with left elbow fatigue, roughly six weeks after he returned to the majors following a long rehab from Tommy John surgery. It does not seem at this point that Springs' current elbow issue is overly concerning, but there would be little wisdom in rushing him back before the regular season concludes. |
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Sep 8 2024 | The Rays placed Springs on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left elbow fatigue. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander lined up to take the mound early this week in Philadelphia, but he'll instead head to the IL due to the elbow issue. Springs will be eligible to return from the injured list in late September, potentially in time for a couple starts, but there's a real chance he won't return with the Rays six games back of the final wild-card spot. If he is done for the season, the 31-year-old will close the campaign with a 3.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB across 33 innings (seven starts). |
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Sep 3 2024 | Springs (2-2) earned the win Tuesday over the Twins, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carlos Santana's solo home run in the second inning proved to be the lone blemish on Springs' line Tuesday, as the left-hander held Minnesota scoreless over his final four frames to pick up his second win this season. It was also the first time Springs has made it through six innings this season, as he works his way back to full strength following Tommy John surgery. The 31-year-old Springs has allowed just one run on five hits over his last two starts (11 innings), lowering his ERA to 3.27 on the year with a 1.36 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB across 33 innings. His next outing is currently lined up for early next week against the Phillies. |
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Aug 28 2024 | Springs allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out nine over five scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs posted his highest strikeout total across six starts this season. He registered 16 whiffs on 79 pitches, including 10 on his changeup. Springs has been on a pitch limit as he ramps his way up from Tommy John surgery and hasn't pitched past the fifth inning yet, but he's racked up 33 strikeouts in his 27 frames so far this season. Springs lines up to open next week with a home start against the Twins. |
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Aug 22 2024 | Springs (1-2) took the loss Thursday against Oakland, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks across 3.1 innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After completing five innings in three straight starts, Springs failed to get through the fourth Thursday. While all three of his allowed runs came before the fourth frame, Springs was removed after 82 pitches following a Darell Hernaiz double. In 22 innings, Springs has a 4.50 ERA with four home runs allowed and a 24:7 K:BB. He's on track to face the Mariners early next week. |
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Aug 18 2024 | Springs (1-1) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over five innings in a 6-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw has yet to work more than five innings or throw more than 87 pitches in his four starts since returning from Tommy John surgery in late July, but Springs appears to be rounding into form quickly. Over his last two outings, both against playoff-caliber foes in Baltimore and Arizona, the 31-year-old has dazzled with a 15:1 K:BB in 10 innings while giving up just a single run in each start. Springs will look to keep rolling in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Oakland. |
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Aug 11 2024 | Springs didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Baltimore, allowing one run on six hits and no walks over five innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs rebounded from a four-run start against St. Louis with Sunday's gem, fanning eight batters after combining for six Ks in his first two starts since returning from Tommy John surgery. The left-hander was pulled after 83 pitches (58 strikes) and hasn't reached the 90-pitch threshold since being activated. In 13.2 innings, Springs has yielded seven runs with a 14:4 K:BB. He's on track to face the Diamondbacks next time out. |
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Aug 7 2024 | Springs (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as the Rays were downed 4-3 by the Cardinals, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his second start of the season, the southpaw stretched out to 87 pitches (53 strikes) but got too much of the plate at times, serving up two homers including Victor Scott's first career MLB blast. Springs hasn't yet found the form he flashed in 2022 prior to Tommy John surgery, and he faces a tough test in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Orioles. |
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Jul 31 2024 | Springs didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Miami, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk across 3.2 innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs made his first MLB start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in April of 2023 and threw 76 pitches. The 31-year-old surrendered a two-run home run to Emmanuel Rivera in the first inning but kept the Marlins from adding more runs following the blast. Springs' day came to an end in the fourth frame when back-to-back singles by Nick Gordon and Nick Fortes loaded the bases with two outs, prompting manager Kevin Cash to turn to the bullpen. Springs is tentatively scheduled to start Tuesday in St. Louis. |
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Jul 28 2024 | The Rays reinstated Springs (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Springs has been added back to the Rays' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster, he won't make his season debut with the big club until Tuesday against the Marlins, per Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun. The upcoming outing against the Marlins will be the left-hander's first in the big leagues since undergoing Tommy John surgery in April of 2023. In his last full season in 2022, he went 9-5 over 25 starts with a 2.46 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 144:31 K:BB across 135.1 innings. Springs reached five innings and 82 pitches in his final rehab outing with Triple-A Durham this past Thursday, so he shouldn't face any major restrictions with his workload against Miami. |
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Jul 27 2024 | Manager Kevin Cash said Saturday that Springs (elbow) will likely be activated off the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Marlins, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs made his last rehab outing with Triple-A Durham on Thursday, when he allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings. Tuesday's outing against Miami will be Springs' first major-league outing since he underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2023. |
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Jul 21 2024 | Springs (elbow) is expected to cover five innings in his next rehab start with Triple-A Durham during the upcoming week, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs will require at least one more tune-up outing in the minors after he most recently made the 10th start of his rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Durham. He struck out three over three innings and gave up two earned runs on four hits and one walk, tossing just 48 pitches after a rain delay cut his start short. Per MLB.com, the Rays are evaluating Springs' readiness to return from the 60-day injured list on a start-to-start basis, but if he's able to cover five innings efficiently in his upcoming outing with Durham, he could get the green light to make his 2024 debut with the big club. The Rays already have a rotation spot available for the taking with Ryan Pepiot (knee) landing on the 15-day IL on Sunday. |
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Jul 19 2024 | Springs (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his last rehab outing July 14, Springs gave up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.2 innings. While it was his most runs allowed across his rehab program, he was able to toss 77 pitches (51 strikes), and he appears to be nearing the end of his recovery from Tommy John surgery from April of 2023. After converting to a full-time starter for the Rays in May of 2022, Springs posted a 9-5 record over 25 starts with a 2.46 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 144:31 K:BB across 135.1 frames. |
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Jul 15 2024 | Springs (elbow) covered 4.2 innings in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Durham, giving up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out three batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After turning in a 3.12 ERA and 21:1 K:BB in 17.1 innings over his first six rehab starts with Durham, Springs took a step back Sunday from a performance standpoint. More importantly, however, Springs tossed 77 pitches (51 strikes) in the outing, so he looks to be stretched out enough to rejoin the Tampa Bay rotation. The Rays have yet to offer an official word on the next step for the 31-year-old lefty as he nears the finish line in his recovery from his April 2023 Tommy John surgery, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues should be looking to stash Springs in anticipation of his return from the 60-day injured list shortly after the All-Star break. After moving into a full-time starting role with Tampa Bay beginning in May 2022, Springs delivered a 2.41 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 21.9 K-BB% over 138.1 innings before requiring elbow surgery. |
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Jul 10 2024 | Springs (elbow) completed four innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out two in a rehab outing with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs worked four innings for the second consecutive rehab outing, though he struggled to get strikeouts at the same rate as his past appearances. Nevertheless, Springs remains on a positive trajectory and is projected to return to the Rays in late July. |
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Jul 6 2024 | Springs (elbow) completed four shutout innings while striking out six and allowing three hits in a rehab outing with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marked Springs' longest rehab outing, and he ramped up to 62 pitches -- 47 of which went for strikes. This was his fifth outing with Durham, and Springs remains on track to return to the Rays' rotation sometime after the All-Star break. |
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Jul 1 2024 | Springs (elbow) allowed three runs on five hits and struck out five across three innings in a rehab outing with Triple-A Durham Friday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The surface results weren't impressive for Springs, though all of his runs were surrendered on a home run. He also drew 12 whiffs on 29 swings against Triple-A Lehigh Valley, six of which came against changeups. In total he threw 45 pitches in his longest rehab outing since retaking the mound June 7. That workload suggests he has work left to do before being activated, but he'll soon need to agree to continue his rehab assignment with the team beyond the standard 30 days -- an option for pitchers returning from Tommy John surgery. |
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Jun 13 2024 | Springs (elbow) completed two innings in a rehab outing with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs faced the minimum of six batters while giving up only one hit and striking out three. He threw 18 pitches while averaging 92.1 mph with his fastball. Springs is tracking toward a mid-July return and will likely appear in several more games with Durham. |
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Jun 7 2024 | Springs (elbow) threw one inning at the Florida Complex League on Friday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs returned to the mound for the first since feeling tightness in his shoulder May 25. He labored through a 24-pitch frame, but most importantly felt healthy after the outing. The Rays intend for Springs to throw two innings with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. |
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Jun 1 2024 | Springs (elbow/lat) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs resumed throwing Thursday, but Saturday's activity marked his return to the mound. He threw primarily fastballs and changeups and will retake the mound Tuesday. If that goes well, the next step could be a rehab assignment. Unsurprisingly, the Rays are planning to be cautious with Springs, as he'll begin his rehab work by throwing only one inning while gradually building from there. |
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May 30 2024 | Springs (elbow/lat) threw long toss from 90 feet Thursday, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was removed from his second rehab start in the rookie-level Florida Complex League this past Saturday due to lat soreness, but it's a good sign that he was able to resume throwing five days later. According to Ackert, Springs made about 45 throws Thursday with no apparent issues. It's not clear when the left-hander will be ready to resume a rehab assignment. Springs is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent last April. |
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May 26 2024 | Rays manager Kevin Cash said Sunday that Springs (elbow) will be shut down for a couple of day after the left-hander exited Saturday's rehab start in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cash noted that Springs' removal from Saturday's rehab start was due to a lat issue and "very precautionary." The southpaw was making the second start of his rehab assignment as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent April 24, 2023. Assuming his throwing program isn't delayed for too long, Springs could head back out on his rehab assignment within the next week or two, potentially putting him on track for a return from the 60-day injured list at some point in June. |
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May 25 2024 | Springs (elbow) exited Saturday's rehab start with the Florida Complex League Rays due to left shoulder tightness, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs allowed a hit to the only batter he faced before departing. It's possible this is just some typical tightness/soreness pitchers experience at the beginning of spring training, which is essentially the stage of the rehab process Springs is in right now. However, anytime the shoulder is involved, there has to be some level of concern. The Rays could offer more on the southpaw's status soon. |
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May 21 2024 | Springs (elbow) was charged with one earned run on three hits while striking out two over one inning in a rehab start Monday with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to MLB.com, Rays manager Kevin Cash that Springs felt good following the rehab start, which was his first appearance in a game setting since he underwent Tommy John surgery April 24, 2023. Cash noted that Springs has one more rehab outing planned with the Rays' FCL affiliate before moving on to Triple-A Durham. Springs should gradually increase his innings and pitch counts in his subsequent minor-league outings, though he'll still likely need the full 30-day rehab window to get ramped up before being deemed ready to return from the 60-day injured list, likely in the final week or two of June. |
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May 15 2024 | Springs (elbow) will pitch in the Florida Complex League on May 20, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs completed a two-inning live batting practice session Wednesday, lining him up to return to the mound in an official game for the first time since April 13, 2023. He'll have a significant ramp-up period before being activated from the injured list, but he is projected to return in late June. |
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May 3 2024 | Springs is scheduled to throw in an extended spring game May 20, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs will take another step forward in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, making his first -- albeit unofficial -- game action since April of 2023. Still, Springs seems to be on track for a return in July or August, a goal the Rays set for Springs back in February. |
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Mar 20 2024 | Springs (elbow) has thrown off a mound twice in the last week, Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs underwent Tommy John surgery in April, and his recent throwing sessions mark his first off a mound while recovering. It's a positive step, but he's still expected to return at some point in July. |
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Mar 15 2024 | The Rays placed Springs (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Jacob Waguespack. Springs will be out until around midseason while working his way back from Tommy John surgery. |
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Feb 13 2024 | Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Tuesday that Springs (elbow) is on track to return in July or August, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs underwent Tommy John surgery in late April, so the timetable Neander offered up would have the left-hander back in around 16 months. Of course, it's a rough timeline at this point, and Springs will be facing workload restrictions when he does make it back. Fantasy managers shouldn't be counting on a major impact until 2025. |
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Dec 5 2023 | Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Springs (elbow) has resumed throwing in the Tampa area, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs carried a lot of buzz last spring after working to a 2.46 ERA and 144:31 K:BB over 135.1 innings in 2022, but he blew out his elbow in his third start of the 2023 regular season and underwent Tommy John surgery in late April. The 31-year-old left-hander probably won't return to a major-league mound until late June or early July of 2024. |
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Apr 2 2023 | Springs (1-0) issued one walk over six no-hit innings Sunday. He struck out 12 and earned a win over Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs completely dominated the Tigers, firing 58 of 81 pitches for strikes. He allowed just one base runner on a second-inning walk to Nick Maton. Springs forced 13 whiffs and recorded the first double-digit strikeout performance of his MLB career. At one point, the 30-year-old southpaw recorded five consecutive punchouts. He's lined up for another nice matchup next week when the Rays host Oakland. |
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Mar 20 2023 | Springs has thrown 9.2 scoreless innings while maintaining a 16:1 K:BB in Grapefruit League action. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was initially brought along slowly during the exhibition season, though he worked 4.1 frames in his start Thursday. He enjoyed a breakout 2022 campaign by maintaining a 2.46 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 135.1 innings and is a lock for the Rays' rotation so long as he remains healthy. |
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Jan 25 2023 | Springs signed a four-year, $31 million contract extension with the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal can max out at $65.75 million if Springs gets his club option picked up for 2027 and reaches all of the included performance-based incentives. The 30-year-old left-hander impressed his way into a full-time rotation spot in Tampa Bay last season, delivering a 2.46 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 144 strikeouts (31 walks) across 135.1 innings. With his projectable workload on the rise, Springs should have late-round appeal in all standard fantasy drafts leading into the 2023 campaign. |
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Oct 4 2022 | Springs (9-5) took the loss Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk over three innings against the Red Sox. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After throwing at least five innings in 11 of his previous 12 starts, Springs was pulled early Tuesday after completing the third inning. The one run he surrendered came on a Christian Arroyo single after he allowed a leadoff walk to Alex Verdugo and a base hit to Eric Hosmer. Springs completes his season with a career-high 135.1 innings pitched to go along with a 2.46 ERA and 144 punchouts. |
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Sep 30 2022 | Springs did not factor into the decision Thursday and did not allow a run on three hits over six innings against Cleveland. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs did not allow an extra-base hit in his outstanding start against Cleveland. The lefty has been phenomenal during his last six starts, recording a 1.44 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 31.1 innings. In addition, the 30-year-old has not allowed a home run in five of those six outings. |
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Sep 24 2022 | Springs allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out six across five innings Friday against the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs held Toronto scoreless through four innings, but he allowed a pair of doubles and singles in the fifth inning to account for all of the runs against him. He managed 11 swinging strikes on only 83 total pitches and now has at least six strikeouts in five of his last seven starts. Springs has an impressive 2.56 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and a 136:30 K:BB across 126.1 frames on the campaign. |
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Sep 18 2022 | Springs (9-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and no walks while striking out six in 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Rangers on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs held the opposition scoreless over his first three outings in September, but he was slightly less effective during Sunday's start. However, the southpaw still picked up his third win over his last four appearances. He's posted a 0.89 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 20.1 innings over four starts this month and tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Blue Jays on Friday. |
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Sep 14 2022 | Springs (8-4) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, allowing three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw didn't let a Toronto baserunner get past second base as he extended his current scoreless streak to 16.2 innings. Springs also delivered his fifth quality start of the season, and since moving into the rotation at the beginning of May, he boasts a 2.55 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 112:26 K:BB through 106 innings. |
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Sep 8 2022 | Springs did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one hit and one walk over three innings against the Red Sox. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs surrendered his lone hit in the form of a double from Enrique Hernandez to lead off the game. The 29-year-old has allowed one run or fewer in five of his last seven starts. The lefty has started 19 games in 2022 after starting two games combined in his previous four seasons; his 2.62 ERA this season is a career best. |
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Sep 3 2022 | Springs (7-4) allowed four hits and three walks while striking out seven across 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Friday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs worked out of several jams but was able to get swings and misses when needed. He backed his seven strikeouts with 18 swinging strikes across 97 total pitches, and he has now struck out at least seven hitters in each of his last three starts. In eight outings since the All-Star break, Springs has maintained a 2.74 ERA with a 47:11 K:BB across 42.2 frames. |
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Aug 27 2022 | Springs (6-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings against Boston. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs allowed a solo home run from second baseman Enrique Hernandez to lead off the fourth after giving up a pair of two-run singles in the first. This is the first time in 18 starts and 26 appearances during 2022 that the lefty allowed five runs or more. The 29-year-old had been pitching well in the four starts prior to this contest, recording a 1.66 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 21.2 innings. |
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Aug 22 2022 | Springs (6-3) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings in a 2-1 victory over the Angels. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was effective again Monday, as he now has four straight starts of five or more innings and two or fewer runs allowed. He also struck out more than a batter per inning for the second time in his last three starts. Monday's three walks was the first time that he walked more than two batters in an outing since May 21, so it is reasonable to believe the relative lack of command was an outlier. He will carry a 2.46 ERA and 1.08 WHIP into his next start. |
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Aug 16 2022 | Springs (5-3) earned the victory Tuesday against the Yankees, striking out four in five innings while allowing a run on two hits and a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Other than Andrew Benintendi, Springs shut down the Yankees. Benintendi accounted for both hits against Springs, a single in the second and a triple in the fifth. The lefty recorded 10 groundouts and fanned Aaron Judge both times he faced him. Perhaps to limit his innings and preserve him for later in the season, Springs was removed after tossing 78 pitches. His 89.1 innings this year are double his next highest total in a season at the big-league level. |
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Aug 10 2022 | Springs didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Brewers, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty got tagged for two runs in the first frame but settled down after that, giving the Rays a chance to tie things up before he hit the showers. Springs generated 16 swinging strikes among his 85 pitches as he fell one short of his season high in strikeouts, and he'll take an impressive 2.56 ERA and 91:18 K:BB through 84.1 innings on the year into his next outing. |
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Aug 4 2022 | Springs (4-3) allowed two unearned runs on four hits and struck out six over six innings to earn the win Thursday over the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs had to work around a pair of errors from Yandy Diaz in the third inning, which ultimately allowed two runs to score. Other than that, Springs was sharp in his longest start since June 24. The southpaw threw 60 of 85 pitches for strikes. For the season, he has a 2.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 83:16 K:BB across 22 outings (14 starts), though he's allowed 10 runs (seven earned) through 19.1 innings in his last four appearances. Springs is tentatively lined up for a tough road start in Milwaukee next week. |
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Jul 30 2022 | Springs (3-3) was charged with the loss Friday against the Guardians after allowing three runs six hits with five strikeouts and one walk over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander kept Cleveland scoreless through three innings, but he gave up a run in the fourth and a two-run homer to Jose Ramirez in the fifth. Springs is without a victory in his past five starts, and he has a 5.32 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB across 23.2 frames during that stretch. He tentatively lines up to make his next start in Detroit next week. |
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Jul 24 2022 | Springs allowed two runs (one earned) on eight hits over 4.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Royals. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs returned from the injured list Sunday and showed signs of rust early. He coughed up an RBI single to Bobby Witt in the first inning followed by an RBI sacrifice fly to Nick Pratto in the second. Springs lowered his season ERA to 2.50 with a 72:15 K:BB through 68.1 frames. However, over his last four starts, he's posted a 5.30 ERA across 18.2 innings. Springs is lined up to face Cleveland at home next week. |
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Jul 21 2022 | Springs (lower leg) is expected to return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game in Kansas City, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was moved to the IL on July 10 due to right lower leg tightness, but he'll end up spending close to the minimum amount of time on the shelf so long as he completes a bullpen session Thursday or Friday without any renewed discomfort. Before being shelved with the injury, Springs had made a productive early-season transition from the bullpen into the rotation. Over his first 11 starts, Springs has produced a 3.02 ERA while striking out 59 in 53.2 innings. |
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Jul 10 2022 | Springs was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 7, with tightness in his lower right leg, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs presumably picked up the injury during his start last Tuesday against Boston, and he'll move to the injured list rather than make his next turn through the rotation Monday. The left-hander will be eligible to return immediately after the All-Star break July 22, though it's unclear if he's expected to be healthy by that time. Josh Fleming was promoted in a corresponding move and is likely to fill Springs' spot in the rotation. |
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Jul 5 2022 | Springs gave up three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over four innings in an 8-4 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs got into trouble early, giving up home runs off the bats of Xander Bogaerts and Trevor Story in the first and second innings. He eventually settled down to throw a couple of scoreless frames before being pulled after four innings of work. The 29-year-old left-hander has asserted himself as a fairly dependable starter in 2022 after beginning the season in the bullpen. Despite giving up three earned runs over four innings he still has a 2.53 ERA and 1.05 WHIP this season. Springs is expected to make his next start on Monday at home in a rematch against the Red Sox. |
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Jul 3 2022 | Springs (personal) will rejoin the Rays and start Tuesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs ended up staying home during the team's trip to Toronto to deal with a family medical matter. While Springs allowed three home runs his last time out, he's been fantastic overall this season in his hybrid starter/reliever role, posting a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 60 innings. There's little reason to think his workload will be significantly limited in his return. |
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Jun 30 2022 | Springs was placed on the family medical emergency list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was a potential starter for Thursday's matchup against the Blue Jays, but he'll spend some time away from the team after landing on the bereavement list. He'll be forced to miss 3-to-7 days but should be an option to start sometime next week. Matt Wisler is serving as the opener Thursday, while Ryan Yarbrough will likely serve as a bulk reliever after he was called up. |
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Jun 29 2022 | Springs won't start Wednesday's series finale with the Brewers, as lefty Jalen Beeks is listed as the Rays' opening pitcher in what could be a bullpen day, Bally Sports Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Springs is available to pitch on his standard four days' rest, the Rays have opted to go a different route Wednesday. Springs could still be deployed as a bulk reliever behind Beeks, who hasn't covered more than 2.1 innings in any of his 19 appearances on the season and likely won't be asked to work deep into Wednesday's contest. If Springs isn't used Wednesday, Tampa Bay would likely plan on having him make a start at some point during their four-game series in Toronto that begins Thursday. |
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Jun 25 2022 | Springs didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Pirates, allowing three runs on three solo home runs among seven hits over six innings. He struck out a season-high nine without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays handed Springs a 3-0 lead in the first inning, but the southpaw's inability to keep the ball in the park ended up costing him a win despite his otherwise impressive performance. He's served up multiple homers in three of his last six starts, but he's otherwise been sharp with a 3.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 38:6 K:BB through 32.2 innings over that stretch. |
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Jun 18 2022 | Springs gave up four earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six over 4.1 innings in a 7-6 win over the Orioles on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs labored through 4.1 innings in Baltimore, snapping a string of six effective outings dating back to mid-May. Everything unraveled for Springs in the bottom of the fifth when four singles and a walk plated three runs and knocked him out of the game with his team up 6-5. If Springs had managed to get out of the inning, he would have been in line for his fourth win of the year. The southpaw has been solid since being transitioned to a starter's role earlier in the season and will look to rebound next week at home against the Pirates. |
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Jun 12 2022 | Springs (3-2) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday versus the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was stingy on the mound and received plenty of support from the Rays' offense. This was his second win in eight starts, and it's the fifth time he's managed to keep runs off the board since moving into the rotation. Overall, he's pitched to a strong 1.45 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 50:12 K:BB in 49.2 innings across 16 outings. He'll look to keep up his success in Baltimore next weekend. |
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Jun 7 2022 | Springs struck out five in six shutout innings while allowing six hits and two walks in a 4-2 win Tuesday against St. Louis. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs allowed baserunners in each inning but managed to pitch around trouble and hold the Cardinals scoreless. The 92 pitches thrown were a season-high for the lefty. He has excelled since moving into the starting role in May, compiling a 2.01 ERA and 31:7 K:BB in 31.1 innings. As he continues to build endurance and pitch later into games he should have more chances to pick up victories. |
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Jun 2 2022 | Springs pitched five innings against Texas on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs allowed a solo homer to Sam Huff in the second inning and another to Nathaniel Lowe in the fourth, but the Rangers didn't get any additional extra-base hits or score any more runs against him. The southpaw's season ERA actually rose to 1.88 despite the decent outing, highlighting how well he's pitched for the Rays this year. Springs also tied his season high with seven strikeouts in the outing, and he has notched 20 punchouts over his past 16.2 frames. |
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May 28 2022 | Springs (2-2) took the loss Friday as the Rays fell 2-0 to the Yankees, giving up two runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a strong performance from the southpaw, who tossed 80 pitches (56 strikes) in his first quality start of the season. However, Springs served up a pair of solo homers in the fourth inning and had no margin for error. Since moving into the rotation in May, he has a 2.21 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB in 20.1 innings over four outings. |
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May 21 2022 | Springs (2-1) tossed 5.2 scoreless innings against Baltimore on Saturday, allowing one hit and four walks while striking out seven to earn the win. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs tossed a season-high 5.2 frames in the victory, and he completed his second straight scoreless outing despite walking more batters in the contest (four) than he had across his first 11 appearances combined. The southpaw's seven strikeouts were also his most of the campaign thus far, and he got there on the strength of 16 swinging strikes. Springs appears to be building up his pitch count now that he is part of the rotation -- Saturday was the first time he has reached 80 pitches this season. He'll face a tough challenge when he takes on the Yankees at home in his next start. |
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May 15 2022 | Springs allowed four hits over 4.2 shutout frames in Sunday's win over Toronto. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The closest Springs came to allowing a run was in the third inning when he faced a first-and-third threat with two outs before forcing Vladimir Guerrero to fly out. The 6-foot-3 southpaw lowered his season ERA to 1.66 with an impressive 20:3 K:BB through 21.2 innings. He's currently lined up to take the mound in Baltimore next weekend. |
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May 10 2022 | Springs (1-1) took the loss Monday as the Rays were downed 11-3 by the Angels, allowing three runs on three hits over four innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his second start of the season, the southpaw kept the Angels off the board for three frames before serving up a three-run shot to Jared Walsh with two outs in the fourth. Springs got the hook after 57 pitches (41 strikes), and while his 2.12 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 18:3 K:BB through 17 innings on the season are all strong numbers, his fantasy value will be limited in the rotation until he gets stretched out a little more and can last long enough to qualify for a win. |
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May 8 2022 | Springs is slated to start or work behind an opener as a primary pitcher in Monday's game in Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be moving into the rotation as a replacement for Josh Fleming, who was demoted to Triple-A Durham on Saturday. Springs has gotten off to a hot start out of the Tampa Bay bullpen this season, turning in a 0.69 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 13 innings. In his most recent relief appearance Tuesday against the Athletics, Springs built up to 31 pitches over 3.1 scoreless innings. Expect him to be capped around 50 pitches in Monday's appearance, and it could take him an additional two or three outings after that to get stretched out enough to handle a traditional starter's workload. |
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Apr 25 2022 | Springs (COVID-19) was activated from the injured list Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list after being deemed a close contact, but his trip to the IL lasted only one day. Vidal Brujan was optioned back to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. |
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Apr 24 2022 | Tampa Bay placed Springs on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday after he was deemed a close contact of an infected person, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Meanwhile, the Rays activated infielder Yandy Diaz from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move now that his symptoms of the virus have dissipated. According to MLB rules, unvaccinated players deemed to be close contacts are required to complete five-day quarantines, while no quarantine applies for vaccinated players who are deemed close contacts but are testing negative. Springs has been stellar through seven appearances out of the Tampa Bay bullpen, striking out nine and allowing five baserunners over seven scoreless frames. |
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Mar 24 2022 | Springs (knee) is listed among the Rays' available relief options for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays have been easing Springs along slowly in camp while he makes his return from a torn ACL suffered July 31 of last year, but the 29-year-old southpaw has seemingly reached the finish line in his recovery. Springs completed a live batting practice session Monday and is believed to have tested out his surgically repaired knee by fielding bunts over the past two days, which was the final hurdle he needed to clear before being available for games. Assuming he can make at least two or three relief appearances before the Grapefruit League slate comes to a close, Springs should be in good position to break camp as a member of the Rays' Opening Day bullpen. |
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Mar 22 2022 | Springs (knee) and the Rays agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $947,500 contract to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before he tore the ACL in his right knee July 31 and required season-ending surgery, Springs proved to be a weapon out of the bullpen for the Rays. Over his 44.2 innings, Springs was prone to the long ball (nine home runs allowed) but otherwise dominated hitters to the tune of a 3.43 ERA and 63:14 K:BB. He picked up 10 holds and two saves along the way, but the Rays' wealth of quality relievers and manager Kevin Cash's preference to mix and match in the ninth inning will make it tough to extract consistent value from Springs or any of the team's other bullpen options. Springs threw a live batting practice session Monday and plans to test out his surgically repaired knee next week by jumping off the mound and fielding bunts, but his availability for Opening Day is in flux at the moment. |
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Mar 21 2022 | Springs (knee) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut, but his ability to face hitters at this stage in camp seemingly hints that he has a shot at being ready for Opening Day after tearing the ACL in his right knee July 31 of last year and undergoing surgery just over two weeks later. Before getting hurt, Springs had been a key piece out of the Tampa Bay bullpen, tossing 44.2 innings over 43 appearances while submitting a 3.43 and 63:14 K:BB and picking up 10 holds, five wins and two saves. If he gets a clean bill of healthy ahead of the start of the season, Springs will likely slot in as a setup man for Tampa Bay. |
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Aug 16 2021 | Springs underwent surgery Monday to repair the ACL in his right knee and was transferred to the 60-day-injured list, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was originally expected to miss just 2-to-4 weeks after spraining his right knee on the final day of July, but he'll now miss the rest of the season after attempts to rehab the injury failed to achieve the desired results. He'll technically be eligible to return for the final few days of the regular season, but since ACL surgery necessitates more than 60 days of recovery time, he'll be at risk of missing a portion of 2022, as well. The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for the Rays to add David Robertson. |
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Aug 1 2021 | The Rays placed Springs (knee) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Springs was deactivated after he suffered a serious-looking right knee sprain in his relief appearance during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox. After he was sent in for an MRI, Springs was fortunate to avoid any structural damage to the knee, but the reliever still doesn't expect to be ready to go in the minimum 10 days and is instead targeting a return to the roster in 2-to-4 weeks, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays called up the newly acquired DJ Johnson from Triple-A Durham to fill Springs' spot on the active roster. |
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Jul 31 2021 | Springs was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox with a sprained right knee, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander suffered the injury when his knee buckled while attempting to field a bunt. Springs faced three batters prior to exiting and had one strikeout while allowing two hits. It's not believed to be an overly serious injury, though the 28-year-old is still expected to require a trip to the injured list, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. |
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Jul 18 2021 | Springs (5-1) was credited with the win in Sunday's victory over Atlanta, allowing a hit over two-thirds of an inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander was called on for the second straight game and came through once more, firing eight of 10 pitches for strikes to close out the sixth inning. Springs then became the pitcher of record when the Rays launched a four-run comeback in the top of the seventh, giving him his first win since May 24. The 28-year-old now has three straight scoreless efforts as well, keeping his fantasy value strong in the nascent stages of the second half. |
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Jun 28 2021 | Springs was charged with a blown save in a loss to the Angels on Sunday, allowing a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning while also recording a strikeout. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw allowed a game-tying triple to Shohei Ohtani upon entering in the seventh, leading to his second blown save of the season. Despite the stumble Sunday, Springs has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers and the Rays alike, forging a 4-1 record, 3.24 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, two saves and eight holds across 32 appearances. |
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Jun 16 2021 | Springs owns a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 12.8 K/9 across 6.1 innings covering his six appearances in June. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw had one hiccup where he allowed two earned runs to the Nationals on June 9, but he's otherwise been very impressive while generating scoreless efforts in five of his last six trips to the mound. Springs has offered fantasy managers a well-balanced season line that includes four wins, two saves, seven holds, a 3.30 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP and an impressive 39:7 K:BB across 30 frames. |
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May 31 2021 | Springs secured his sixth hold in a win over the Phillies on Sunday by getting the final out of the seventh inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The quick seven-pitch appearance may have been just what the doctor ordered for Springs, who'd pitched to a 6.35 ERA over the 5.2 innings covering his previous four appearances. The 28-year-old had proven reliable prior to that rough patch, however, and even during that sample, his 10:2 K:BB confirms he's continued to miss bats at an impressive clip. |
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May 25 2021 | Springs (4-1) secured the victory in an extra-innings win over the Blue Jays on Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits while recording three strikeouts over two innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs surrendered a game-tying two-run home run to Marcus Semien in the bottom of the 10th, but he still walked away with his fourth win thanks to the Rays racking up seven runs in the top of the 11th. Springs has allowed at least one earned run in three of his past four trips to the mound, but his ratios are still solid (3.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP). |
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May 10 2021 | Springs (3-1) earned the win over the Athletics on Sunday, firing a perfect fifth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander got through his frame by impressively firing 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes and then became the pitcher of record when the Rays snapped 3-3 tie with a Mike Brosseau solo home run in the top of the sixth and held onto the one-run lead that afforded them. Springs has posted five scoreless efforts in the last six appearances, securing two wins and two holds during that span while lowering his ERA and WHIP to 2.30 and 0.83, respectively. |
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May 5 2021 | Springs earned the save against the Angels on Wednesday, tossing a perfect 1.1 innings and striking out one batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was extremely efficient in the outing, needing only 14 pitches -- 13 of which were strikes -- to set down all four batters he faced. The left-hander entered with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning and remained in the game through the next frame to close out the contest. It's a promising development that Springs was given the first save chance following Diego Castillo's (groin) move to the IL, but it's likely that Tampa Bay will choose to proceed with a committee approach rather than slide Springs (or any other reliever) into a full-time closer role. In his fourth big-league season, Springs has registered a 3.21 ERA and 21:6 K:BB across 15.2 innings. |
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May 4 2021 | Springs has secured his second win and fourth hold over his last two trips to the mound, allowing two hits over 2.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in that span. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs picked up the victory with a perfect frame against the Astros on Sunday before notching a hold with 1.2 innings immediately following Tyler Glasnow's six-inning quality start Monday. The 28-year-old pitched to 6.40 and 7.08 ERAs the past two seasons, but his 3.55 figure and 1.03 WHIP over his first 12 appearances this season appear to be helping him build trust with manager Kevin Cash. |
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Apr 28 2021 | Springs (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Athletics on Tuesday, allowing an earned run on one hit over one inning. He also uncorked a wild pitch and recorded a strikeout. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs allowed a Mitch Moreland run-scoring sacrifice fly but was otherwise sharp while getting 12 of his 17 pitches into the strike zone, and he became the pitcher of record when Brett Phillips gave the Rays the lead for good with a solo home run in home half of the sixth inning. The 28-year-old had endured his worst outing of the season his last time out Wednesday against the Royals, so Springs' effort Tuesday was certainly a welcome bounce-back performance. |
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Apr 18 2021 | Springs struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Yankees on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs has been dominant for the Rays to begin the season, and he earned his first career save Sunday. Although Diego Castillo came on in the seventh and eighth innings and earned the hold while Springs got the nod in the ninth frame, Castillo has earned four saves this year and still appears to be the Rays' top option for ninth-inning duties. Springs has now recorded a 1.29 ERA with nine strikeouts in seven innings to begin the season. |
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Apr 11 2021 | Springs, who fired two scoreless innings during which he allowed just one hit and recorded three strikeouts Saturday against the Yankees, has an unblemished ERA and 5:0 K:BB across 3.2 innings covering his first four appearances. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Obtained in a mid-February trade with the Red Sox, Springs has proven a reliable addition to a talented Rays bullpen thus far. The 28-year-old southpaw's early success is in stark contrast to his performance over the previous two seasons, when he pitched to a 6.66 ERA and 1.86 WHIIP across 52.2 innings with the Rangers and Boston. |
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Feb 17 2021 | The Rays acquired Springs and pitcher Chris Mazza from the Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for catcher Ronaldo Hernandez and infielder Nick Sogard, Chris Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Springs and Mazza were recently designated for assignment by Boston, but the two pitchers will reclaim 40-man roster spots as they make the move to a new AL East organization. Over his 16 relief outings with Boston in 2020, Springs was blasted for 16 earned runs and five home runs across 20.1 innings, but he struck out 28.3 percent of the batters he faced and backed it with a strong 16.9 percent swinging-strike rate. He'll at least give the Rays another left-handed option out of the bullpen, though he actually owns reverse splits for his career (.355 wOBA versus righties, .381 wOBA versus lefties). |
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Feb 16 2021 | Springs was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs has thrown 84.2 major-league innings over the last three seasons, but he hasn't done much with them, posting a 5.42 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. The fact that he's a lefty may make him slightly more interesting on the waiver wire, but he should stand a decent chance to pass through unclaimed. |
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Sep 26 2020 | Springs was optioned off the Red Sox's roster Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs has spent most of the season on the big-league roster but has generally failed to impress, posting a 7.08 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP over 20.1 innings. His 28:5 K:BB suggests he possibly deserved quite a lot better, however, as does his .423 BABIP. Deserved or not, those are presumably his final numbers of the season with the campaign ending Sunday. Andrew Triggs (neck) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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Sep 25 2020 | Springs (0-2) allowed four runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk with one strikeout in one inning to take the loss in extra innings versus the Braves on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs gave up a pair of runs to blow a save opportunity in the 10th inning. The Red Sox regained the lead in the 11th, but Springs was sent back to the mound for a second inning and allowed a walkoff homer to Freddie Freeman to take the loss. The 28-year-old Springs has been unimpressive with a 7.08 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 28:7 K:BB in 20.1 innings this season. |
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Aug 22 2020 | Springs, along with Robert Stock, were recalled from the Red Sox's alternate training site Saturday to take the spots of Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Workman and Hembree were traded to the Phillies on Friday, which opened up a few spots on the team's 28-man roster. Springs struggled in relief earlier in the season -- he gave up eight runs in 4.2 innings -- and figures to only appear in low-leverage situations for the Red Sox. |
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Jul 28 2020 | Springs allowed five runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two over 1.1 innings in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs entered as the bulk-innings pitcher but gave up bulk runs instead. He served up a two-run homer that left Pete Alonso's bat at 116.3 mph in the third inning then a three-run shot to Dominic Smith an inning later. Boston's plan to get by with openers and bulk-inning pitchers for the fourth and fifth slots in the rotation didn't begin well. Springs and Josh Osich put the Red Sox in an early 7-0 hole from which they could not dig out. |
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Jul 11 2020 | Springs is competing for one of the open spots in Boston's rotation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Interested observers can add Springs to the list of candidates to potentially fill the empty spots at the back end of Boston's rotation. The left-hander dominated Red Sox hitters at times during Friday's intrasquad game, leaving manager Ron Roenicke impressed. "He's in that mix for sure," the manager said Friday. "I don't want to put the names of the other guys. There are four or five guys who can be in that role. We'll see how they pitch, and we know the history they have so we'll make the decision on those two things." As of now, in light of the uncertainty about Eduardo Rodriguez (illness) and Collin McHugh (elbow), the rotation shapes up as Nathan Eovaldi, Martin Perez and Ryan Weber as the top three. The Red Sox may name permanent starters to the Nos. 4 and 5 spots, or use guys like Springs and Chris Mazza as versatile multi-inning options that can serve as starters, openers or multi-inning bulk pitchers. Roenicke mentioned additional pitchers that could get bulk use every fourth and fifth spot through the rotation, including Colten Brewer, Matt Hall, Kyle Hart, Brian Johnson and Mike Shawaryn. |
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Dec 13 2019 | Springs signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was sent to the open market after being non-tendered at the beginning of December, but he's since been brought back to the Rangers. He'll likely handle mid-to-low leverage innings after struggling to a 6.40 ERA and 1.89 WHIP with a 32:23 K:BB over 32.1 frames a year ago. |
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Dec 2 2019 | Springs was non-tendered by the Rangers on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springs was designated for assignment by Texas earlier in the day, and he'll become a free agent after failing to receive a contract. |
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Sep 1 2019 | Springs (biceps) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday's 11-3 | loss to the Mariners. He tossed 1.1 scoreless innings in relief, giving up one hit |
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Aug 29 2019 | Springs (biceps) will make his next rehab appearance for Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. | |
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