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Since
1998
Owner
Stuart Sternberg
Home
George M. Steinbrenner Field
Total Roster Value
$109M

Tampa Bay Rays

TB · 59–43
59–43
0.578 win pct
1st in AL East
0.259
Team AVG
0.735
Team OPS
103
Home Runs
459
Runs Scored
3.83
Team ERA
1.17
Team WHIP

Tampa Bay Rays starting rotation 2026

◆ Team snapshot

The Tampa Bay Rays standings show a club firmly in the mix in the AL East. If - is 1st place, the team is atop the AL East at 59-43; otherwise, Tampa Bay Rays enters this stretch at 59-43, sitting - back in the AL East. A +30 run differential helps explain why this group remains a factor.

Offensively, Tampa Bay Rays has paired a 0.259 batting average with a 0.735 OPS, producing 4.50 runs per game. The lineup can pressure opponents in different ways, and the power profile is reflected in 103 home runs.

On the mound, Tampa Bay Rays carries a 3.83 ERA and 1.17 WHIP while allowing 4.21 runs per game. The staff has done a solid job limiting damage overall, though 128 home runs allowed can be an area to watch. At the front of the rotation, Nick Martinez has set the tone with a 2.59 ERA.

Recent form also shapes the outlook, with Tampa Bay Rays going 4-6 over the last ten games. At home, the club is 35-15, while the road mark sits at 24-28. If the offense keeps creating enough support and the pitching staff maintains its baseline, this team should stay competitive in the AL East race.

Key facts
59-43ERA 3.83OPS 0.735Run Diff +30Top SP: Nick Martinez2.59
Friday, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field · Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays
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MLB typically publishes the official batting order 1–2 hours before first pitch (7:10 PM ET). Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays

Last 10 — runs scored vs allowed
WLLLLLWWWL
Offense vs MLB average
AVG0.259
OBP0.333
SLG0.402
OPS0.735
Tick mark = MLB average
Pitching vs MLB average
ERA3.83
WHIP1.17
K/98.09
HR/G1.25
Tick mark = MLB average

Tampa Bay Rays lineup — batting stats 2026

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#PlayerPosAVGOPSHRRBIvs R OPS
1Junior Caminero3B0.2870.93129620.925
2Yandy DíazDH0.3070.84914610.916
3Jonathan Aranda1B0.2830.82014650.916
4Victor Mesa Jr.RF0.2240.7788170.627
5Ryan ViladeRF0.2570.7787310.788
6Jonny DeLucaRF0.2620.7356310.729
7Nick FortesC0.2680.6814250.712
8Chandler SimpsonLF0.2880.6740190.723
9Richie Palacios2B0.2300.6563270.652
10Ben Williamson2B0.2520.6482240.610
11Hunter FeducciaC0.2290.6422110.660
12Cedric MullinsCF0.2010.62712310.681

Tampa Bay Rays team stats 2026

Tampa Bay Rays batting stats 2026
AVG
0.259
OBP
0.333
SLG
0.402
OPS
0.735
HR
103.00
Runs
459.00
Strikeouts
730.00
Walks
349.00
Tampa Bay Rays pitching stats 2026
ERA
3.83
WHIP
1.17
K/9
8.09
HR Allowed
128.00
Bullpen HR Allowed
58.00
Saves
38.00
Starter ERA
3.84
Bullpen ERA
3.89

Tampa Bay Rays bullpen stats 2026

Bullpen ERA
3.89
Bullpen WHIP
1.19
Saves
38
HR Allowed
58
RelieverRoleERAWHIPIPK/9
Ian SeymourRP4.641.1573.210.51
Kevin KellyRP2.270.8847.26.61
Cole SulserRP5.081.3544.19.14
Casey LeguminaRP3.951.3243.16.44
Bryan BakerCloser1.640.8338.19.86
Mason EnglertRP4.541.4335.28.07
Craig KimbrelRP4.351.2331.08.42
Garrett CleavingerRP3.721.3129.012.10

Tampa Bay Rays depth chart 2026

SP 1
Nick Martinez
ERA 2.59
SP 2
Drew Rasmussen
ERA 3.28
SP 3
Shane McClanahan
ERA 3.16
SP 4
Griffin Jax
ERA 3.89
SP 5
Steven Matz
ERA 6.28
C
Nick Fortes
OPS 0.681
1B
Jonathan Aranda
OPS 0.820
2B
Richie Palacios
OPS 0.656
3B
Junior Caminero
OPS 0.931
SS
Taylor Walls
OPS 0.611
LF
Chandler Simpson
OPS 0.674
CF
Cedric Mullins
OPS 0.627
RF
Victor Mesa Jr.
OPS 0.778
DH
Yandy Díaz
OPS 0.849
RP 1
Ian Seymour
ERA 4.64
RP 2
Kevin Kelly
ERA 2.27
RP 3
Cole Sulser
ERA 5.08
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