FanDuel at +132. After missing all of 2024 with an elbow injury, Sandy Alcantara has yet to return to his dominant Cy Young form. He’s pitching to a 8.10 ERA (5.55 xERA), and he’s stayed under this line in seven of eight starts. He’s struggled with his command, throwing 4.07 pitches per plate appearance (20th out of 131 qualifiers). And the Marlin has been particularly inefficient against lefties - his walk rate balloons to 16.8%, and he’s needing 4.2 pitches per plate appearance against southpaws. That should play today, as the Rays likely start 5-7 left handed hitters. Tampa is patient as a team (10th most pitches per plate appearance).
Phillips (3-6) took the loss Thursday against the Pirates, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
The Rays designated Martin for assignment Thursday.
The Rays optioned Williams to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
The Rays recalled Scholtens from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
The Rays optioned Grove to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
Hernandez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Pirates.
Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.
Conine went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, double and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 8-2 victory over the Pirates.
Junk (6-7) earned the win Wednesday against Pittsburgh, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out two over six innings.
Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in the 8-2 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
