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Luke Raley Injury News & Updates
Oct 3, 2023
Left off Rays' roster
Raley (neck) is not on the Rays' Wild Card Series roster, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley was able to take batting practice Monday and seemed to come out of it with no issues, but the Rays have decided to hold him back at least for this season. He's been dealing with a cervical strain. It's possible Raley could be added when the team resets their roster prior to the ALDS, presuming they advance.
Oct 3, 2023
Could be left off WC roster
Raley (neck) could be left off the Rays' Wild Card Series roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Working his way back from a cervical strain, Raley took batting practice at Tropicana Field on Monday and felt good. However, he returned from the injury too quickly initially last month and had a setback, so the Rays want to make sure he's fully healthy before activating him. Because of that, it seems likely Raley will be held back until at least the ALDS, should the Rays advance. Raimel Tapia, Osleivis Basabe and Francisco Mejia are options to be included on the Rays' roster if Raley is indeed excluded.
Oct 2, 2023
Takes batting practice
Raley (neck) took batting practice Monday at Tropicana Field, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley has been on the shelf for the last couple weeks with a cervical strain but is trying to convince the Rays he's feeling well enough to be carried on their Wild Card Series roster. The 29-year-old hit .247/.337/.497 with 17 home runs in 363 plate appearances against right-handed pitching in 2023 and, if healthy, would figure to see regular action versus righties in the postseason.
Sep 27, 2023
Nears swinging workouts
Raley (neck) is hoping to resume swinging a bat over the weekend, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley is recovering from a cervical strain and can probably be ruled out for a return in the regular season, but there's a chance he might be ready for the Rays' first postseason series. The 29-year-old had delivered an .824 OPS with 19 homers and 14 steals in 118 games prior to being diagnosed with the injury last week.
Sep 22, 2023
Placed on IL
The Rays placed Raley on the 10-day injured list Friday with a cervical strain, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley hasn't started a game since colliding with a staff member during batting practice last Saturday, and he reported numbness in his arm following a pinch hit appearance Wednesday. Raley's move to the injured list is retroactive to Thursday, so he will still be eligible to return for the final game of the season Oct. 1, but there's a chance the Rays keep him on the shelf until the postseason.
Sep 21, 2023
Will miss time with neck issue
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Raley will miss some time due to a neck issue, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
It's not clear yet whether Raley will be placed on the injured list, but at the very least it sounds like he will be on the shelf for several days. He had been set to receive an MRI after his left arm felt numb during a pinch-hitting appearance Wednesday. That the Rays are now calling it a neck issue suggests it could be some sort of nerve problem. He hasn't started a game since Sept. 15.
Sep 21, 2023
Absent from lineup
Raley (arm) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley had been set to undergo an MRI on his left arm after it went numb during a pinch-hitting appearance Wednesday. The results of that exam haven't been revealed, but Raley at the very least will miss his fifth straight start. He was sidelined previously with an undisclosed injury after colliding with a staff member pregame Saturday, although it's not clear whether the two issues are related.
Sep 20, 2023
Getting MRI on Thursday
Raley will get an MRI on his left arm Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley said his left arm went numb after making a pinch hit appearance in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game. He hadn't appeared in a game since Saturday when he collided with a team staff member during pregame batting practice, and the Rays believe Raley's recent arm problems are likely a result of the collision. More will be known regarding Raley's status when his MRI results come back Thursday, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until then.
Sep 20, 2023
Not in Wednesday's lineup
Raley (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
Raley hasn't seen the field since Friday after he collided with a team staff member while catching flyballs ahead of Saturday's contest. The 29-year-old may not have been in the lineup Wednesday regardless of the injury since lefty Reid Detmers is pitching for the Halos.
Sep 19, 2023
Out of lineup Tuesday
Raley (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Angels, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
He might not have started, anyway, since the Angels are throwing left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Raley has now been out of the lineup for three straight days after he collided with a staff member during pregame batting practice Saturday.
Sep 17, 2023
Remains sidelined Sunday
Raley (undisclosed) remains absent from the lineup Sunday versus the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Raley was scratched Saturday following a collision with a staff member during pregame batting practice. There's no word yet as to the exact nature of the injury. Jonathan Aranda will fill the DH role for the Rays on Sunday as Randy Arozarena, Manuel Margot and Josh Lowe start across the outfield.
Sep 16, 2023
Scratched from lineup
Raley was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley collided with a team staff member while catching fly balls during practice and has been scratched as a result. Josh Lowe entered the lineup in right field and will hit cleanup.
Sep 15, 2023
Delivers decisive deep fly
Raley went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old reached on an infield single and scored Tampa Bay's first run in the third before blasting a seventh-inning solo shot, which ultimately proved to be the difference-maker Thursday. The long ball snapped Raley's 15-game homerless drought, during which he hit just .196 and struck out in 32.7 percent of his at-bats. Raley now owns a .251/.336/.494 slash line with 19 home runs, 49 RBI, 56 runs and 14 steals across 116 games on the campaign.
Sep 13, 2023
Idle against southpaw
Raley is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Raley will begin this one on the bench for the Rays as the Twins send left-hander Dallas Keuchel to the hill. Josh Lowe will handle center field in a rare start for him versus a southpaw.
Sep 8, 2023
Idle Saturday
Raley isn't in the Rays' lineup Friday against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Raley will get a breather Friday after going 1-for-3 in Thursday's series opener. Raley's absence will allow Harold Ramirez to step in as Tampa Bay's designated hitter while batting third.
Sep 5, 2023
Hits bench Tuesday
Raley is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Even though the right-handed Kutter Crawford is on the hill for Boston, the lefty-hitting Raley will cede his spot in the lineup to Jonathan Aranda, who gets the nod as the Rays' designated hitter. Over his last 15 games, Raley has mustered a .625 OPS while striking out at a 43.9 percent clip.
Aug 27, 2023
Swipes 13th bag
Raley went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored Saturday against the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Raley has popped three home runs in his last 10 games and has an outstanding .262 ISO on the season. However, he produced in a different way Saturday by swiping his 13th base of the campaign on 15 attempts. It's been a breakout year for Raley, who should maintain a large-side platoon role at DH for the final five weeks of the regular season.
Aug 25, 2023
Sits down Friday
Raley isn't in the Rays' lineup Friday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
After going 2-for-3 with a homer and two runs scored Thursday, Raley will get a breather to begin Tampa Bay's series with the Yankees. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Josh Lowe will start in the Rays' outfield while Harold Ramirez serves as the DH.
Aug 19, 2023
Sitting versus southpaw
Raley is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley will head to the bench as southpaw Patrick Sandoval draws the start for Los Angeles in Game 2. Harold Ramirez will take over at designated hitter and bat third in Saturday's nightcap.
Aug 16, 2023
Legs out inside-the-park homer
Raley went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Raley's 17th home run of the year was certainly his most unusual -- he blasted a Ross Stripling offering 425 feet off the top of the right-field wall before it ricocheted away from the Giants outfielders, giving Raley plenty of time to cruise into home standing up. The homer was Raley's second in his last four games following a 1-for-18 slump over his previous six contests. Overall, his slash line is up to .257/.340/.517 with 49 runs scored, 43 RBI and 12 steals across 288 plate appearances this season.
Aug 16, 2023
Shifts to bench Wednesday
Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Harold Ramirez will enter the Tampa Bay starting nine at designated hitter while Raley retreats to the bench for the second time in the series. Raley has maintained a modest .626 OPS since the All-Star break, but he still appears to be locked into a near-everyday role against right-handed pitching while serving as a DH or playing the corner outfield.
Aug 14, 2023
Sitting Monday night
Raley isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Francisco, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley will take a seat with southpaw Sean Manaea set to serve as the Giants' primary pitcher Monday evening. Harold Ramirez steps into the DH slot with Raley on the bench.
Aug 10, 2023
Takes seat versus lefty
Raley is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Harold Ramirez will take a turn in the DH role as Tampa Bay goes righty-heavy versus the Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Raley has been excellent overall this year, but he continues to sit against most southpaws.
Aug 6, 2023
Returns to lineup Sunday
Raley (knee) will start in right field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Raley is back in action after he was on the bench for the Rays' previous two games with a bruised right knee. The fact that the Rays are deploying him in the outfield rather than at designated hitter suggests the team is comfortable with his health heading into a six-game week.
Aug 5, 2023
Out again Saturday
Raley (bruised knee) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Raley exited Wednesday's game with a right knee contusion and has not played since then. Harold Ramirez gets the start at designated hitter while batting fifth.
Aug 4, 2023
Out with bruised knee
Raley (knee) is out of the lineup Friday against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Raley fouled a ball off his right knee in Wednesday's series finale against the Yankees and is considered day-to-day. Harold Ramirez will serve as the Rays' designated hitter Friday in Detroit as Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Josh Lowe start across the outfield.
Aug 2, 2023
Has brusied knee
Raley exited Wednesday's game against the Yankees with a right knee contusion, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley was forced out of the Rays' game Wednesday after fouling a ball off his right knee during the fourth inning, but luckily didn't suffer any severe damage. Tampa Bay has an off day Thursday which will give Raley extra time to heal, but it's possible he still misses a game or two.
Aug 2, 2023
Exits early Wednesday
Raley was removed from Wednesday's game against the Yankees with an apparent knee injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley fouled a ball off his right knee during his during the fourth inning. He was able to finish the at-bat, but was replaced in left field by Josh Lowe. The Rays will take a look at Raley and should provide more updates relatively soon, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Jul 29, 2023
Idle against righty
Raley is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The Rays were slated to face three righties this weekend, but they will still find opportunities for some of their right-handed bench bats. Harold Ramirez is starting at designated hitter against righty Hunter Brown. Raley is hitting .185 with zero home runs and a 32.4 percent strikeout rate in his last 10 games.
Jul 23, 2023
Rests against righty
Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting Raley has been a mainstay in the lineup against right-handed pitching for several weeks now, but he'll take a seat versus Orioles righty Tyler Wells in the series finale. With Raley on the bench, Harold Ramirez will get a chance to start at designated hitter Sunday, despite not having the platoon advantage in his favor.
Jul 16, 2023
Racks up four hits in twin bill
Raley went 4-for-8 with three RBI and a stolen base over both games of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
Raley collected two hits in each contest. Though all four of his base knocks went for a single, the first baseman knocked in three of his team's 10 total runs across the pair of victories. Raley continues to thrive in his first full major-league campaign, posting a .279/.356/.571 slash line, 15 homers, 39 RBI, 45 runs and 10 steals over 248 plate appearances.
Jul 7, 2023
Absent from lineup
Raley is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
It's one of the rare instances when Raley is not starting when the opposition has a right-hander (in this case Charlie Morton) on the mound. Harold Ramirez will be the designated hitter.
Jul 6, 2023
Sitting versus lefty
Raley isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Southpaw Cristopher Sanchez will start on the mound Thursday for the Phillies, meaning the left-handed bat of Raley will take a seat to begin the game. Harold Ramirez will take over as Tampa Bay's designated hitter while Yandy Diaz mans first base.
Jul 1, 2023
Goes yard in loss
Raley went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
The Rays couldn't find a hit through five innings, but Yandy Diaz doubled and Raley homered off George Kirby in the sixth. Over his last 12 games, Raley has three homers, seven RBI and three doubles while batting .357 (15-for-42). The 28-year-old is at a .280/.361/.585 slash line with 14 long balls, 33 RBI, 43 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 64 contests overall, primarily playing against right-handed pitchers.
Jun 29, 2023
Launches 13th homer
Raley went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's victory over the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Raley got the scoring started with a solo shot off Brandon Pfaadt in the first inning. It's Raley's 13th homer of the year, though just his third in his last 25 games. Still, the 28-year-old outfielder has been productive in that span -- he's gone 21-for-62 (.339) since the start of June. Raley's now slashing an impressive .276/.354/.573 with 40 runs scored, 30 RBI and eight stolen bases through 210 plate appearances this season.
Jun 25, 2023
On bench versus lefty
Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley returned to the lineup Saturday after missing one game with a hand injury and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts. Harold Ramirez will bat third as the designated hitter Sunday versus Kansas City lefty Daniel Lynch.
Jun 25, 2023
One knock in return
Raley went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Raley returned from a one-game absence caused by a hand injury. He delivered an RBI single in his second plate appearance and now has at least one hit in 13 of his last 14 games, during which he's hit .353 with seven RBI and 13 runs scored. Raley has an excellent 159 wRC+ across 197 plate appearances for the season, which has helped him maintain a large-side platoon role with the Rays.
Jun 24, 2023
Back in action
Raley (hand) is hitting third and starting in left field Saturday against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley was held out of Friday's game after injuring his hand Thursday. However, his absence will be limited to one game and his return will push Manuel Margot back to the bench.
Jun 23, 2023
Out of lineup Friday
Raley (hand) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Royals, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley will miss Friday's contest after he suffered a right hand injury during Thursday's 6-5 loss. Josh Lowe will handle the designated hitter role and bat third against Kansas City.
Jun 22, 2023
Dealing with hand injury
Raley was diagnosed with a sore right hand following Thursday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley played the entirety of Thursday's game and went 1-for-3 with a run scored. However, he underwent an X-ray after the contest -- which came back negative -- and is set to undergo further imaging. For now, Raley should be considered day-to-day.
Jun 21, 2023
On bench Wednesday
Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Though he's delivered four two-hit games over his last six starts, Raley will get a chance to rest up in the series finale with Baltimore. Harold Ramirez will step in for Raley as the Rays' designated hitter.
Jun 17, 2023
Not in starting nine
Raley will be on the bench Saturday against the Padres, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley has been the latest Ray to emerge from obscurity and become a productive part-timer, hitting .270/.350/.597 with 12 homers and eight steals in 180 trips to the plate. He owns an 1.156 OPS in the month of June but will nonetheless head to the bench after making three straight starts, once at first base and once at both of the outfield corners.
Jun 15, 2023
Crushes homer, scores twice
Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
Raley got the offense going for the Rays Thursday, beginning with a single to right in the top of the second to advance Harold Ramirez to third. Both would then come around to score in the inning to put the Rays up 2-0 early. But the right fielder's work wasn't done yet as he later went on to crush a solo homer off Austin Pruitt in the eighth to help Tampa Bay jump back in front 3-2. With the two-hit performance, Raley is now batting .343 in June with two homers, six RBI and nine runs scored.
Jun 13, 2023
Sitting against southpaw
Raley is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
Raley will take a seat as the Rays face off with southpaw Hogan Harris as the A's primary pitcher Tuesday. Harold Ramirez will take over at designated hitter and bat third against Oakland.
Jun 11, 2023
On bench versus lefty
Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Though he'll take a seat against Rangers southpaw Martin Perez, the lefty-hitting Raley may have established himself as a mainstay in the lineup versus right-handed pitching at this point. He's started in each of the Rays' last six matchups with righties, going 7-for-21 with six extra-base hits, six runs and five RBI during that stretch.
Jun 6, 2023
Triple, homer in win
Raley went 2-for-3 with a triple, a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Raley scored the game's first run in the fourth inning after leading off with his first career triple. He'd then break the game open in the fifth, crushing a 450-foot, two-run homer off Louie Varland to give Tampa Bay a 5-0 lead. Raley is now 5-for-11 with four extra-base hits in his last three games. He's slashing an impressive .261/.355/.590 with 11 homers, 27 runs scored, 24 RBI and seven stolen bases through 155 plate appearances this season.
Jun 4, 2023
Returns to lineup Sunday
Raley (side) is hitting sixth and playing first base against the Red Sox on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Raley was scratched from the lineup in the first game of a doubleheader against Boston on Saturday, and he didn't return for the second game, as well. The 28-year-old is feeling well enough to hit in the middle of the Tampa Bay lineup versus the Red Sox on Sunday, and he should be good to go for the Rays' upcoming slate.
Jun 3, 2023
Remains sidelined
Raley (side) will not start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Boston, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley was scratched from the lineup for the afternoon game due to side soreness, and while initial reports indicated that he'd be available for the nightcap, he won't be involved from the start. Instead, Randy Arozarena will rest his legs in the designated hitter spot while Harold Ramirez starts in left field.
Jun 3, 2023
Expected back for nightcap
Raley (side/stomach) is expected to play in the second half of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley was scratched from the Rays' lineup for the early tilt at Fenway Park after feeling something in his right side or stomach, but it's not considered a serious concern. Harold Ramirez is handling DH duties and batting fifth to open the twin-bill in Boston.
Jun 3, 2023
Scratched for Game 1
Raley was scratched from the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why Raley was taken out of the lineup, but the Rays should provide more information shortly. Harold Ramirez will enter as Tampa Bay's designated hitter instead.
May 31, 2023
On bench for series finale
Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting Raley started each of the past three games, but he'll head to the bench for the series finale while southpaw Justin Steele toes the rubber for Chicago. Though he doesn't have a direct path to a regular lineup spot at any one position, Raley's ability to play first base and the corner outfield or to serve as a designated hitter should afford him fairly steady playing time while he's wielding a hot bat.
May 28, 2023
Swipes seventh bag
Raley went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, three runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 11-10 victory over the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Raley has emerged as an unlikely source of steals -- he's now 7-for-7 on stolen base attempts, all coming in his last 12 games. Raley has had a productive season with the bat, as well. He's now slashing .254/.346/.568 with 10 homers, 21 RBI and 23 runs scored through 136 at-bats while playing the long side of a platoon in Tampa.
May 28, 2023
Picks up another start
Raley will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Raley's path to playing time at first base is more muddled now that Yandy Diaz has returned to the team following a brief absence due to a personal matter, but Raley could continue to see semi-frequent starts as a fourth outfielder or designated hitter. The 28-year-old -- who has posted an .862 OPS while chipping in six stolen bases thus far in May -- will spell a resting Randy Arozarena in left field in Sunday's series finale.
May 25, 2023
Chipping in stolen bases
Raley went 0-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two stolen bases Thursday against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Raley didn't have a big game at first glance, though his pair of stolen bases gives him six on the campaign. He entered the season having failed to even attempt a stolen base across 144 career plate appearances. Raley is also a significant source of power production with 10 home runs and is a regular in the Rays' lineup against right-handed pitchers.
May 23, 2023
Pops ninth homer
Raley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Monday against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Raley popped his ninth home run of the season off Chris Bassitt in the seventh inning. It was his first homer since April 30, a span of 15 games and 43 at-bats. Raley remains a regular in the lineup with right-handers on the mound, though he has yet to start against a southpaw this season.
May 9, 2023
Slugs eighth homer in win
Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's win 3-0 win over the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Raley continues to be an all-or-nothing hitter, slugging eight home runs over 85 plate appearances while striking out 30 times. Given his prolific power numbers, it'll be hard to keep him out of the starting lineup. However, the Rays have numerous offensive threats, so they may choose to keep playing him exclusively against right-handed starters.
May 8, 2023
Gets start at first base
Raley is starting at first base and batting eighth for the Rays on Monday in Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Yandy Diaz will slide into the designated hitter spot while Raley handles first. Raley has been a true all-or-nothing hitter this season, slugging seven home runs while posting a 39.7 percent strikeout rate.
May 1, 2023
Swats two homers
Raley went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Raley went back-to-back with Taylor Walls in the fourth inning for his first home run of the day, which was a solo shot. He then went back-to-back again, this time with Christian Bethancourt in the eighth for a two-run blast. Raley now has five hits, three homers and six RBI over his last three games and continues to be a lineup fixture against righties only. He upped his slash line to .226/.300/.613 and raised his OPS to .913 after the two-homer day.
Apr 28, 2023
Has first three-hit game of season
Raley went 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
This was Raley's best game at the plate since April 3rd against Washington, when he smacked two homers. That was the outfielder's only other multi-hit game of the year, so yesterday's performance was especially rare. The 28-year-old will look to keep improving on his .214/.286/.536 slash line as the season goes on.
Apr 24, 2023
Goes long Sunday
Raley went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Raley got the scoring started for the Rays with a two-run blast off Lucas Giolito in the second inning, keeping the streak alive for the Rays who have now homered in each of their first 22 games. Raley broke a five-game hitting slump and is struggling to a slash line of .188/.273/.479. He has four home runs, nine RBI and a 4:19 BB:K and has solely hit against righties this year.
Apr 17, 2023
Moves to bench Monday
Raley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley, Josh Lowe and Harold Ramirez all appear to be vying for two regular spots in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, and Raley will find himself as the odd man out Monday. Since slugging three home runs in his first five games of the season, Raley has slashed .174/.269/.261 over a stretch of eight contests.
Apr 14, 2023
Garners another start
Raley is starting in left field and batting fifth for the Rays on Friday in Toronto.
ANALYSIS
Raley has been in the lineup all nine times the Rays have faced a right-hander this season and hasn't hit lower than fifth. He hasn't done much outside of a two-game stretch against the Nationals earlier this month, but Tampa Bay clearly wants to see what he can do versus righties.
Apr 12, 2023
Sitting against lefty
Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting Raley will see a string of four straight starts come to an end with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash opting to play matchups against Boston southpaw Chris Sale. Tampa Bay is going with all-righty-hitting outfield of Randy Arozarena, Manuel Margot and Harold Ramirez from left to right.
Apr 7, 2023
Out against lefty
Raley isn't in the Rays' lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ANALYSIS
After going deep three times in two games, Raley will now miss his second straight game with fellow lefty Ken Waldichuk starting the game for Oakland. Harold Ramirez will serve as Tampa Bay's designated hitter instead, batting fifth.
Apr 5, 2023
Goes yard again
Raley went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
After his first-inning sacrifice fly gave the Rays an early 3-0 lead, Raley took Nats closer Kyle Finnegan deep in the ninth to kick-start a three-homer, five-run comeback. Raley has gone yard three times in the last two games and is hitting .308 (4-for-13) to begin the season with four runs and six RBI, and he appears to be bashing his way into a strong-side platoon role in Tampa Bay's OF/1B/DH mix. The 28-year-old's career .298/.390/.544 slash line over 168 games at Triple-A comes with 40 homers and 19 steals, so this production could be legit, but he has yet to prove he's more than just a Quad-A player.
Apr 4, 2023
Goes deep twice Monday
Raley went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, a walk and three total RBI in Monday's 6-2 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Raley was the surprise offensive star for Tampa Bay in the team's fourth straight win, as he kicked off the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning and added a solo shot in the eighth. Raley has gotten into each of the Rays' first four games this season, going 3-for-10 with four RBI.
Mar 27, 2023
Nabs roster spot in Tampa Bay
Raley has made the Rays' Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley has popped five home runs this spring and is out of options, so his spot on the Opening Day roster had seemed pretty secure. The 28-year-old might wind up playing a decent amount against righties as the Rays do their usual mixing and matching and his pop warrants attention in single-league formats and some deep mixed leagues.
Mar 27, 2023
May start season in Tampa Bay
Raley is likely to earn a roster spot out of spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley reworked his swing by lessening his leg kick, and he appears to have parlayed that into strong results this spring. Across 45 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League, he's delivered a .326/.396/.721 line. While that won't be replicable during the regular season, it is likely to be enough to earn him a bench spot on the roster.
Mar 9, 2023
Reworked swing
Raley reworked his swing during the offseason by bringing his hands closer to his body and lessening his leg kick, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 season was Raley's first with the Rays, and he earned 72 plate appearances in the majors. Heading into 2023, he's out of minor-league options so will be looking to earn a role with the big-league club out of spring training. He's helped his case by hitting well early in Grapefruit League action, tallying five hits across 15 at-bats -- including three home runs -- while striking out only twice.
Aug 16, 2022
Heads to minors
The Rays optioned Raley to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Raley will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to fellow outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Though he received a look in a near-everyday role coming out of the All-Star break, Raley ultimately saw his playing time trend down before being sent back to the minors. During his latest stint with Tampa Bay, Raley slashed .204/.313/.296 while striking out at a 32.8 percent clip over 20 games.
Aug 10, 2022
Back on bench
Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley started each of the Rays' past four games at either designated hitter or in a corner-outfield spot, going 2-for-13 with two walks and seven strikeouts. The 27-year-old is now sitting on a .580 OPS and a 31.9 percent strikeout rate in his 69 plate appearances in the majors this season, so it wouldn't be surprising if Raley sees his opportunities get scaled back in the near future.
Aug 4, 2022
On bench versus righty
Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat against a right-hander (Drew Hutchison), marking the third time in four games he's been excluded from the lineup. Though Raley appeared poised to get regular playing time in the outfield when the Rays moved Josh Lowe and Brett Phillips off the active roster, the trade-deadline pickups of David Peralta and Jose Siri may result in Raley settling into more of a part-time role.
Aug 3, 2022
Out against lefty
Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game agains the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat for the series finale while southpaw Yusei Kikuchi takes the hill for Toronto. Roman Quinn will fill in as the Rays' right fielder in place of Raley, who went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 3-1 loss.
Jul 31, 2022
On bench Sunday
Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting Raley will put a five-game hitting streak on hold and take a seat with the Guardians expected to deploy a lefty primary pitcher (Kirk McCarty) in the series finale. The newly-acquired David Peralta will enter the outfield in Raley's stead, but both players should have clear paths to steady playing time versus right-handed pitching.
Jul 29, 2022
Takes seat Friday
Raley isn't starting Friday against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley went 7-for-19 with a homer, two doubles, three RBI and two runs over the last six games but will get a day off Friday. Josh Lowe is shifting to right field while Roman Quinn starts in center.
Jul 28, 2022
Slugs first homer
Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Raley has started five consecutive games, and he's managed to collect a hit in four of them. On Wednesday, he took Tyler Wells yard in the second inning to record his first homer of the season and third of his career. Raley should continue to get regular run thanks to the depleted Rays' outfield, and in a very small sample, he's shown the ability to take advantage.
Jul 26, 2022
Tallies two doubles
Raley went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a walk Monday against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Raley made his third consecutive start and has been in the lineup for three of Tampa Bay's first four games coming out of the All-Star break. He's made the case for more consistent playing time in the Rays' depleted outfield by reaching base six times and collecting two RBI across 12 plate appearances in that limited span.
Jul 25, 2022
Draws third straight start
Raley will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Monday's game at Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
He'll be making his third consecutive start after going 1-for-5 with a pair of walks and RBI in the past two contests while getting looks at first base and in left field. Raley looks as though he could see added opportunities while all of Wander Franco (wrist), Harold Ramirez (thumb), Kevin Kiermaier (hip) and Manuel Margot (knee) are stuck on the injured list.
Jul 12, 2022
Scores run in start
Raley went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Monday against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Raley was promoted to the majors after Kevin Kiermaier (hip) landed back on the injured list Sunday. Raley isn't likely to find himself in the starting lineup often, but he replaced Harold Ramirez in left field Monday. He also maintained a .290/.385/.560 line across 118 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham prior to being recalled -- strong numbers even considering the positive offensive environment.
Jul 10, 2022
Moves up from Triple-A
The Rays recalled Raley from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Raley was summoned from Triple-A after fellow outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Josh Lowe and Brett Phillips are likely to serve as the primary replacements in center field for Kiermaier, so Raley will presumably be limited to a depth role while he's up with the big club for the second time this season.
Jul 1, 2022
Returns to minors
The Rays optioned Raley to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports
ANALYSIS
Raley appeared in two games and went 1-for-7 with an RBI and a run after being recalled June 21. He figures to rejoin the Rays at some point as a depth outfielder.
Jun 21, 2022
Recalled from Triple-A
Raley was called up from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Raley is set to make his season debut with the Rays after being recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday. He'll fill one of the roster spots that were left when Manuel Margot (knee) and Kevin Kiermaier (hip) were placed on the 10-day injured list. The outfielder has produced a .299/.374/.575 slash line with seven homers, 25 RBI, 14 runs and two stolen based over 87 at-bats with Durham this season.
Apr 6, 2022
Sent down Wednesday
Raley was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley was traded from the Dodgers to the Rays in mid-March, but he was unable to land a spot on the Opening Day roster. He'll likely be a candidate to fill in as depth in the outfield at some point in 2022.
Mar 18, 2022
Traded to Tampa Bay
Raley was acquired by the Rays from the Dodgers on Friday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Tanner Dodson, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley made his big-league debut for the Dodgers last season and had a .538 OPS in 72 plate appearances, and he'll now joined the Rays after being traded for third time in his career. He'll compete for a depth role in the outfield given Tampa Bay has an established outfield group with Randy Arozarena, Kevin Kiermaier, Manuel Margot and Austin Meadows.
Oct 6, 2021
Added to wild-card roster
Raley was added to the roster for Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Raley spent most of the year at Triple-A Oklahoma City but will join the active roster for Wednesday's postseason game. He slashed .294/.393/.570 with 19 home runs, 69 RBI, 60 runs and eight stolen bases across 72 minor-league appearances this year and will likely be available off the bench against St. Louis.
Sep 26, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Raley's latest stint on the big-league roster lasted just five days. He went 2-for-7 with a homer across three appearances. The Dodgers decided they needed an extra arm instead of an extra bat, so Andrew Vasquez was recalled to take his place on the roster.
Sep 23, 2021
Homers in Wednesday's loss
Raley went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Wednesday in the Dodgers' 10-5 loss to the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Raley has started in right field in both of the Dodgers' games since he was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, going 2-for-7 between the contests. The 27-year-old looks like he'll have the chance to play regularly against right-handed pitching while Chris Taylor (neck) is day-to-day and while Cody Bellinger (rib) is on the injured list.
Sep 21, 2021
Recalled, starting Tuesday
Raley was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and is starting Tuesday's game against the Rockies in right field, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cody Bellinger was initially slated to start the contest, but he'll instead move to the injured list with a left rib fracture. Raley will take his spot on the 28-man roster and is set to enter Tuesday's lineup in right field, pushing Mookie Betts to center field. Raley went 10-for-59 with a double, homer and two RBI during his previous stints in the majors this season.
Sep 11, 2021
Slugs two homers at Triple-A
Raley went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four total RBI for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Though previous reports erroneously stated that Raley was placed on the 60-day IL in early September, the outfielder appears to have instead been shifted to -- and since returned from -- the COVID-19-related injured list. Raley's pair of long balls Friday pushed his season total in the minors to 15, which he has complemented with a .306/.408/.590 slash line and 58 RBI over 262 plate appearances. However, the outfielder was less successful in a 30-game stint with the Dodgers earlier in the campaign, batting just .169 with one homer across 59 at-bats.
Sep 3, 2021
Shifts to 60-day IL
Raley was placed on the 60-day injured list for an undisclosed reason Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The organization didn't officially give a designation for Raley's move to the IL, but Castillo suggests that he is likely one of two players currently inactive for Triple-A Oklahoma City for Covid-19 reasons. Raley slashed .169/.246/.237 with one home run and 22 strikeouts across 65 plate appearances with the big club earlier this season. His transfer to the IL, along with that of Sheldon Neuse (undisclosed), allowed Los Angeles to add Jake Jewell and Ryan Meisinger to the 40-man roster.
Jul 31, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley spent a week on the big-league roster during his latest stint with the team, going just 1-for-9 at the plate. He now owns a .483 OPS through 65 plate appearances in his rookie season.
Jul 24, 2021
Recalled and starting
Raley was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday and will bat eighth and play left field against the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Raley gives the Dodgers an extra option in the outfield with Cody Bellinger (hamstring) and Mookie Betts (hip) both temporarily unavailable. He's shown very little in 56 trips to the plate at the big-league level this season, however, hitting just .180/.268/.260. Darien Nunez was optioned in a corresponding move.
Jun 17, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Raley spent just under a week with the big-league club and appeared in three games during that time. He went 1-for-6 with four strikeouts while serving in a depth role, and he'll now head back to the minors after left-hander Garrett Cleavinger (forearm) was reinstated from the injured list Thursday.
Jun 12, 2021
Rejoins Dodgers
Raley was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma prior to Saturday's game against the Rangers, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With Max Muncy forced to go on the injured list with a right-oblique strain, a spot opened up for Raley to return to the big leagues. Raley posted a subpar .182/.280/.273 slash line across 50 plate appearances during his previous stints with the big club this season, so he'll look to find more success at the dish this time around.
May 21, 2021
Sent to Triple-A
Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
ANALYSIS
The bat-first slugger only logged eight at-bats over the past week, primarily seeing work as a pinch hitter. He will serve as organizational depth at Triple-A, but we may not see him again soon with Cody Bellinger and Zach McKinstry embarking on rehab assignments.
May 11, 2021
Recalled from Triple-A
Raley was recalled Wednesday from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
ANALYSIS
The rookie outfielder replaces Keibert Ruiz, who was sent down Monday, on the active roster. Raley, who has hit just .206 in 34 at-bats this season, figures to fill a part-time role in the Dodgers' injury-troubled outfield.
May 5, 2021
Reports to minors
Raley was optioned to the Dodgers' taxi squad following Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cubs, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Designated as the Dodgers' 27th man for the twin bill, Raley went unused in both contests. He'll likely stick with the Dodgers for the remaining four games of its road trip before reporting to Triple-A Oklahoma City next week.
May 4, 2021
Called up as extra man
Raley will join the Dodgers as the 27th man for the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley received his first 39 MLB plate appearances in April but didn't do much with them, hitting just .206/.308/.324. He'll serve as a bench bat in the nightcap.
Apr 29, 2021
Optioned to alternate camp
Raley was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Raley had started five of the last seven games, and he slashed .206/.308/.324 with a home run, two RBI and 12 strikeouts in 14 games during his time on the active roster. However, he'll now return to the team's alternate training site after right-hander Mitch White was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Apr 22, 2021
Steps into Thursday's lineup
Raley will start in right field and bat eighth Thursday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Zach McKinstry (back) was a late scratch from the lineup, forcing Raley into a starting role. The Dodgers are also without Chris Taylor (back), Gavin Lux (wrist) and Cody Bellinger (leg), which could give Raley the opportunity for increased playing time in the short term.
Apr 18, 2021
Takes seat Sunday
Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Raley will take a seat after going 3-for-13 with a home run while starting each of the past three games in left field. Though he'll bow out of the lineup with lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Padres, the lefty-hitting Raley could still see semi-regular work against right-handed pitching while two everyday players in Cody Bellinger (lower leg) and Gavin Lux (wrist) are both on the shelf.
Apr 17, 2021
Hits first big-league homer
Raley went 2-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's victory over the Padres.
ANALYSIS
The rookie got the Dodgers on the board in the fifth inning with a 436-foot solo shot for his first major-league home run. He drove in another run in the 12th inning on an infield single. Raley hit 20 homers in the minors in 2018, so he has the ability to provide some power when given the chance to play. The 26-year-old may not have many opportunities when the Dodgers return to full health, however.
Apr 9, 2021
Summoned to majors
Raley was recalled prior to Friday's game against the Nationals, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
This is the corresponding move to Cody Bellinger (left calf contusion) landing on the 10-day injured list. Raley has big raw power and is a shaky defensive option, so he will primarily provide left-handed power off the bench, although he could see the occassional start in the outfield corners while Bellinger is on the shelf.
Mar 15, 2021
Heads to minor-league camp
The Dodgers optioned Raley to their minor-league camp Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley is expected to report to Triple-A Oklahoma City as he begins his second stint in the Los Angeles organization in 2021. The Dodgers -- who previously selected Raley in the seventh round of the 2016 first-year player draft -- reacquired him from the Twins last February, but he didn't get the chance to play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor-league season.
Jul 23, 2020
Not part of Opening Day roster
Raley did not make the Dodgers' active 30-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Though he's part of the team's 40-man roster, Raley was never expected to compete for an active roster spot this season. The 25-year-old will head to the team's alternate training site where he'll continue to be developed after a strong showing in his first stint at the Triple-A level last season.
Mar 9, 2020
Lands at Triple-A
Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley got off to a hot start at the dish in spring games, but it wasn't enough to earn him a spot on the big-league roster to open the 2020 campaign. He'll begin the season at Triple-A, where he hit .302 with seven homers, 21 RBI and four stolen bases in 33 contests a year ago.
Feb 28, 2020
Off to strong start in spring
Raley is hitting .385 (5-for-13) through six spring-training contests.
ANALYSIS
Raley leads the Dodgers with five hits thus far, two of which have gone for extra bases. On the less-promising side of the coin, the 25-year-old has struck out four times and has yet to draw a walk. Raley is expected to open the season in Triple-A; he hit .302 and slugged seven home runs at that level as a member of Minnesota's farm system last season.
Feb 9, 2020
Returns to Dodgers
The Twins have agreed on a deal to send Brusdar Graterol, Raley, and the 67th pick in the 2020 draft in exchange for Kenta Maeda and cash, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Raley spent the majority of his 2019 season with Triple-A Rochester, hitting .302/.362/.516 with seven home runs, 28 runs scored and 21 RBI in 138 plate appearances. The 25-year-old was drafted by the Dodgers in 2016, and traded to the Twins as a part of the Brian Dozier deal in 2018. Raley returns to Los Angeles as an outfield prospect with big-time left-handed power.
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