Tampa Bay Rays starting rotation 2026
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.
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Tampa Bay Rays lineup — batting stats 2026
| # | Player | Pos | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI | vs R OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Caminero | 3B | 0.287 | 0.931 | 29 | 62 | 0.925 |
| 2 | Yandy Díaz | DH | 0.307 | 0.849 | 14 | 61 | 0.916 |
| 3 | Jonathan Aranda | 1B | 0.283 | 0.820 | 14 | 65 | 0.916 |
| 4 | Ryan Vilade | RF | 0.257 | 0.778 | 7 | 31 | 0.788 |
| 5 | Victor Mesa Jr. | RF | 0.224 | 0.778 | 8 | 17 | 0.627 |
| 6 | Jonny DeLuca | RF | 0.262 | 0.735 | 6 | 31 | 0.729 |
| 7 | Nick Fortes | C | 0.268 | 0.681 | 4 | 25 | 0.712 |
| 8 | Chandler Simpson | LF | 0.288 | 0.674 | 0 | 19 | 0.723 |
| 9 | Richie Palacios | 2B | 0.230 | 0.656 | 3 | 27 | 0.652 |
| 10 | Ben Williamson | 2B | 0.252 | 0.648 | 2 | 24 | 0.610 |
| 11 | Hunter Feduccia | C | 0.229 | 0.642 | 2 | 11 | 0.660 |
| 12 | Cedric Mullins | CF | 0.201 | 0.627 | 12 | 31 | 0.681 |
Tampa Bay Rays team stats 2026
Tampa Bay Rays bullpen stats 2026
| Reliever | Role | ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Seymour | RP | 4.64 | 1.15 | 73.2 | 10.51 |
| Kevin Kelly | RP | 2.27 | 0.88 | 47.2 | 6.61 |
| Cole Sulser | RP | 5.08 | 1.35 | 44.1 | 9.14 |
| Casey Legumina | RP | 3.95 | 1.32 | 43.1 | 6.44 |
| Bryan Baker | Closer | 1.64 | 0.83 | 38.1 | 9.86 |
| Mason Englert | RP | 4.54 | 1.43 | 35.2 | 8.07 |
| Craig Kimbrel | RP | 4.35 | 1.23 | 31.0 | 8.42 |
| Garrett Cleavinger | RP | 3.72 | 1.31 | 29.0 | 12.10 |
Tampa Bay Rays depth chart 2026
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