The Rays are 1-11 in their last 12 road games, and on Tuesday they have to face an improving Jose Soriano. He posted a 2.75 ERA over six July starts. Rays starter Ryan Pepiot has served up nine homers in his last six starts and faces an Angels team that's hit 159 homers, tied for fourth in MLB. Back the Angels to continue their unexpected push for a Wild Card spot.
The LA Angels have won three out of the four matchups on the season against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tonight, they will see Rays struggling starter in Ryan Pepiot, who is coming off allowing seven runs to the New York Yankees. Additionally, the Rays have lost each of his last five starts. Take the Angels as the Rays struggles continue.
Campero was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians with an apparent hamstring injury, Jack Janes of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Natera (back) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Legumina will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Seymour will work in bulk relief behind opener Casey Legumina in Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Baker secured the save Monday against Detroit, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.
Rasmussen (14-5) earned the win against the Tigers on Monday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Meckler (concussion) has been cleared to resume baseball activities, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Bachman (forearm) has yet to resume mound work, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Mesa (hamstring) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Mullins is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
