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Alex Cobb | Starting Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (25) / 10/7/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Rays manager Joe Maddon spoke to Alex Cobb (concussion), who said there's no timetable for his return.
Cobb was diagnosed with a concussion after he was hit in the head by a line drive on Saturday and is currently on the 7-day disabled list. He'll have to be cleared by MLB before returning to action and Maddon isn't ready to say for sure when that might be. It could be a lengthy absence. Jun 18 - 12:21 PM
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter

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Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb (concussion) will not travel with the Rays on their upcoming seven-game road trip.

Cobb was diagnosed with a mild concussion at Bayfront Medical Center after being hit in the head by an Eric Hosmer line drive Saturday at Tropicana Field. He has been placed on the 7-day disabled list and will miss at least one turn in the Rays' starting rotation. The young right-hander has registered a fantastic 3.01 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 76/23 K/BB ratio in 83 2/3 innings this season.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Jun 17 - 9:01 AM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Rays placed RHP Alex Cobb on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion.

The news is all good with Cobb, as he "only" has a mild concussion and will be released from the hospital Sunday. Still, it's no surprise that the Rays are playing it cautiously and disabling him. There's no timetable for when he'll rejoin the rotation.
Jun 16 - 11:51 AM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb (concussion) will be released from the hospital on Sunday.

Cobb stayed in the hospital overnight for more tests, which all came back negative. The right-hander has a mild concussion but has avoided any more serious ailments. He still figures to be placed on the 7-day DL, though, and there is no timetable for his return.
Source: Joe Smith on Twitter
Jun 16 - 11:42 AM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Jeremy Hellickson told reporters that Alex Cobb was "acting normal" in the hospital on Saturday night.

"He's the same old Cobb right now," said Hellickson. "He's laughing and joking." Cobb was carted off the field on a stretcher Saturday after taking an Eric Hosmer line drive off the right side of his head. The right-hander has been diagnosed with a "mild" concussion and will remain at Bayfront Medical Center overnight for observation. He seems likely to sit out for at least a week.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Jun 15 - 8:53 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb has been diagnosed with a concussion.

The Rays are calling it "mild" but any sort of brain injury is going to be treated with great care. Cobb was hit on the right side of the head Saturday by an Eric Hosmer line drive and taken to a local hospital, where he will stay overnight for observation. The right-hander is likely to be placed on the disabled list Sunday.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Jun 15 - 7:44 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb did not lose consciousness after being struck in the head Saturday by an Eric Hosmer line drive.

Great news. Cobb was removed from the field on a stretcher with his head immobilized and his arms crossing his chest, but most of that was precautionary. He got struck above the right ear and will be run through a range of tests this evening at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. The updates so far have been promising.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Jun 15 - 6:07 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals after taking a line drive to the head.

Eric Hosmer sent a hot shot right back up the middle and Cobb could not get out of the way. The right-hander laid face-down on the pitcher's mound while trainers rushed to his side and was eventually removed from the field on a stretcher. The Rays should provide regular updates on Cobb's status throughout the evening.
Jun 15 - 5:37 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Rays activated RHP Alex Cobb from the bereavement list.

Cobb was away from the team after the passing of his grandmother. He'll get the ball on Saturday against the Royals.
Jun 13 - 10:28 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Rays placed RHP Alex Cobb on the bereavement list.

Cobb's grandmother passed away this week and he will be gone for at least the next three days. The Rays have called up youngster Jake Odorizzi to pitch out of the bullpen and to possibly make a spot start.
Jun 11 - 3:47 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb gave up six runs before even recording an out Monday, but then got 12 outs without allowing another in a no-decision against the Red Sox.

James Loney botched a grounder to help get things rolling in the first, not that it lets Cobb off the hook. At least he showed some grit by rebounding so well. He likely would have been yanked had he allowed even one more hitter to reach in the first.
Jun 11 - 12:59 AM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb spun 7 2/3 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Tigers.

He struck out seven while allowing five hits and three walks. Cobb didn't get a win, as the Rays didn't score until the ninth, but he was brilliant in his first start since May 26 after he missed time with a finger issue. He'll take a nifty 2.39 ERA and 1.06 WHIP into next week's start against the Red Sox.
Jun 5 - 10:19 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb (fingernail) is expected to rejoin the rotation on Tuesday.

Cobb had been slated for Friday's start, but he'll be pushed back due to a fingernail issue. It shouldn't be a long-term concern.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 30 - 6:21 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb's scheduled start Friday has been pushed back due to a fingernail issue.

He has a small cut between his nail and finger and was unable to throw his offspeed pitches during his bullpen session Wednesday. The Rays will start Alex Colome on Thursday and Matt Moore on Friday. It's not clear if Cobb will be ready for a start over the weekend or have his turn skipped altogether.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 29 - 9:58 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb held the Yankees to two earned runs over 8 1/3 innings Sunday in the Rays' 8-3 win.

Cobb had a shutout going until the Yanks rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth inning. Cobb wound up allowing just five total hits while striking out eight and walking none. He's now 6-2 with a 2.66 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 67 2/3 innings this season, and he's striking out batters at a rate far greater than expected. The 25-year-old right-hander will look to keep rolling next week against the Indians.
May 26 - 4:48 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
2Wil Myers
DH1Luke Scott
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
6Chris Archer
7Jake Odorizzi
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Alex Torres
9Josh Lueke
10Juan Carlos Oviedo
11Jeff Niemann