Tampa Bay Rays Injury Report and Inactive List

The Tampa Bay Rays injury report for the 2024 season highlights how injuries played a crucial role in shaping the team’s journey. Sports bettors often look to injury reports to gain an edge, as the health of key players can significantly affect team performance. On this page, we will provide an overview of the major injuries that impacted the Rays this season and how these injuries affected the team’s overall success.

Understanding which players are out of the lineup can offer valuable insights for making betting decisions. In the following section, we’ll break down the most notable injuries the Rays faced in 2024 and the implications for their betting odds throughout the season.
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Full Tampa Bay Rays Injury Report

The 2024 season saw several key players on the Tampa Bay Rays sidelined by injuries and other circumstances, which heavily influenced their performance. 

Wander Franco was placed on the restricted list after he was charged with sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic. The shortstop missed most of the 2024 season. 

The pitching staff was also hit hard by injuries, particularly the loss of Shane McClanahan, who was out for a large part of the season with a forearm strain. As a key figure in the starting rotation, McClanahan’s injury left a void that the Rays struggled to fill with their bullpen. 

Additionally, Jacob Waguespack was plagued with injuries, and while being a relief pitcher, it still shook the team as their pitching numbers dwindled. These injuries to star pitchers resulted in a reliance on younger, less experienced arms, which had a noticeable impact on the team’s ability to close out games during critical stretches.

As bettors analyze the Rays’ performance in 2024, it’s important to recognize how these injuries caused inconsistencies and shifts in their betting odds throughout the season. Key players being sidelined led to tighter lines and often unpredictable game outcomes, making injury reports a vital tool for those looking to place informed bets.

Player: /sport/baseball/player:113053
Location: Oblique Start Date: 2023-09-03 Status: 15-day IL Display Status: Late Sept
Note: Adam is on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, and he is not expected to return until the end of September.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:133693
Location: Elbow Start Date: 2022-11-19 Status: 60-day IL Display Status: out for season
Note: Baz will sit out the 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, and he has wound up on the 60-day injured list.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:133310
Location: Quadricep Start Date: 2023-09-22 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Arozarena was lifted from the last game with tightness in his right quad, and it is unknown if he will play against the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:113053
Location: Oblique Start Date: 2023-09-22 Status: 15-day IL Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Adam has hit the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain, and it is unknown how long he will remain idle.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:116223
Location: Poss. Suspension Start Date: 2024-01-10 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Franco is facing a potential suspension for an off-field incident. He has been placed on administrative leave and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:117372
Location: Oblique Start Date: 2024-02-28 Status: out Display Status: Early May
Note: Chang is sidelined with an oblique strain, and he is expected to miss six to eight weeks of action.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:133693
Location: Elbow Start Date: 2024-03-05 Status: 15-day IL Display Status: Late May
Note: Baz has hit the 15-day injured list while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He is also dealing with an oblique injury and will remain idle until the end of May.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:147581
Location: Finger Start Date: 2024-03-21 Status: 10-day IL Display Status: Late May
Note: Aranda has wound up on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right ring finger, and he is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:118286
Location: Personal Start Date: 2024-04-09 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sun
Note: Alexander has been activated from the bereavement list, and he is expected to be available Sunday against the Giants.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:113898
Location: Knee Start Date: 2024-04-29 Status: 15-day IL Display Status: Late May
Note: Devenski has been assigned to the 15-day injured list with right knee tendinitis, and he will be shut down until the end of May at the earliest.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:114224
Location: Back Start Date: 2024-05-20 Status: 15-day IL Display Status: Early June
Note: Eflin has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a lower-back inflammation, and he will be shut down for at least two weeks.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:152119
Location: Quadricep Start Date: 2024-05-29 Status: 7-day IL Display Status: Mid July
Note: Caminero has been placed on the 7-day injured list with a quad sprain, and he is projected to miss four to six weeks.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:133310
Location: Hamstring Start Date: 2024-06-12 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Wed
Note: Arozarena left the previous game due to a right hamstring tightness, and it has yet to be established if he will face Tuesday’s clash against the Cubs.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:145545
Location: Calf Start Date: 2024-06-14 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tue
Note: Caballero is hampered by a calf tightness, and it is unclear if he will play against the Twins on Tuesday.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:151098
Location: Thumb Start Date: 2024-06-19 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Thurs
Note: Fairbanks is managing a bruised right thumb, but he is projected to be available for Thursday’s matchup against the Twins.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:116486
Location: Personal Start Date: 2024-07-19 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Díaz has been out of the lineup due to personal matter, there is no timetable for return.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:116486
Location: Personal Start Date: 2024-07-24 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri
Note: Diaz has been activated from the restricted list, and he is expected to play against the Reds on Friday.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:116486
Location: Wrist Start Date: 2024-08-04 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tues
Note: Díaz left the game with a bruised wrist, and it is unknown if he will play against the Cardinals on Tuesday.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:151098
Location: Back Start Date: 2024-08-19 Status: out Display Status: out for season
Note: Fairbanks is out of action due to a right lat strain, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:133693
Location: Illness Start Date: 2024-08-24 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sat
Note: Baz missed the previous two contest due to illness, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Padres on Saturday.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:116486
Location: Knee Start Date: 2024-08-30 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Diaz missed the previous game with left knee patellar tendinitis, and it is unclear if he will be available for Sunday’s contest against the Padres.
Player: /sport/baseball/player:150697
Location: Quadricep Start Date: 2024-09-09 Status: out Display Status: day-to-day
Note: Driscoll exited the game due to a left quadricep contusion.

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Injuries to key players like Shane McClanahan shaped the Tampa Bay Rays’ 2024 season and had a direct effect on their betting lines. 

For bettors, staying up to date with injury reports and player health is crucial when making strategic wagers. Be sure to follow the ScoresandStats.com blog for the latest news, analysis, predictions, and picks on the Tampa Bay Rays and other MLB teams throughout the pre, regular, and post season.

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