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Kelly Johnson - OF - Rays

Kelly Johnson hit his eighth home run of the season on Tuesday to help the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3.

After a down year in 2012, Johnson is now hitting .273/.345/.508 on the year with eight home runs and 25 RBI. The 31-year-old has seen time at second base and in the outfield this season, and his versatility means he's in the lineup more often than not. He looks on track for a bounceback season.
May 21 - 10:49 PM
Alex Cobb - S - Rays

Alex Cobb went 6 1/3 innings, allowing just one run, as the Rays beat the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Cobb had a bit of a strange game, as he allowed just a solo home run to Colby Rasmus but only struck out two batters on the outing. Still, it was effective enough to pick up his fifth win of the season, and he's now got a 2.73 ERA through nine starts. His next start, Monday against the Marlins, sets up very nicely for the 25-year-old.
May 21 - 10:45 PM
Fernando Rodney - R - Rays

Fernando Rodney recorded five outs to pick up his ninth save of the season on Tuesday.

It was Rodney's second save since his meltdown last Thursday, but it wasn't without incident. Rodney allowed a ground-rule double to Colby Rasmus in the ninth and he scored on a wild pitch, cutting the Rays' lead to one. But after a walk, Rodney struck out Melky Cabrera to end it. His job as Rays closer looks to be safe.
May 21 - 10:37 PM
Matt Joyce - OF - Rays

Matt Joyce left Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays with right hamstring tightness.

The Rays are saying his removal was precautionary, so Joyce can safely be considered day-to-day. He figures to need at least a day or two of down time, though.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 21 - 9:32 PM
Jose Molina - C - Rays

Jose Molina (hamstring) is not in the Rays' starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Blue Jays.

Molina hasn't played since Saturday because of a tight left hamstring. It's not thought to be a serious injury.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 21 - 3:47 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Jake Odorizzi gave up three runs in five innings in his Rays' debut Monday against the Indians.

Odorizzi allowed two runs in the first inning and one in the second, but he settled down from there and was able to keep the Rays in the ballgame. He gave up five hits and just one walk while striking out six batters. The 23-year-old right-hander is worth a shot in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues while David Price is sidelined, though he has a tough matchup against the Yankees this weekend.
May 20 - 4:37 PM
Yunel Escobar - SS - Rays

Yunel Escobar smacked a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Monday.

It was his only hit in four at-bats. Escobar has been a disappointment for the Rays so far, but he's hitting .312 (15-for-49) with two home runs, five doubles and 10 RBI over his last 13 games. Still, he shouldn't be a consideration outside of AL-only leagues and deeper mixed formats.
May 20 - 4:32 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Rays recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham.

The talented 23-year-old right-hander is making his Rays debut on Monday afternoon against the Blue Jays in place of injured left-hander David Price. Odorizzi had a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 47/15 K/BB ratio through 44 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He is worth a try in mixed fantasy leagues for however long he's up.
May 20 - 12:37 PM
Jose Molina - C - Rays

Jose Molina (hamstring) is available on Monday and is expected to return to the starting lineup Tuesday.

Molina sat out Sunday and is not in Monday's batting order against the Blue Jays due to some left hamstring tightness. It's not a serious concern for the Rays.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 20 - 12:29 PM
Sam Fuld - OF - Rays

Sam Fuld is in the Rays' starting lineup on Monday afternoon against the Blue Jays.

Fuld has played only 11 complete games this year and is hitting just .190/.288/.224 in 67 plate appearances. He will start in left field and bat seventh versus Toronto.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 20 - 12:04 PM
Jeff Beliveau - R - Rays

Rays optioned LHP Jeff Beliveau to Triple-A Durham.

Beliveau was up in the majors for only two days and did not make an appearance in a game. The 26-year-old left-hander was sporting a 4.35 ERA in 10 appearances at the Triple-A level at the time of his promotion.
May 20 - 10:29 AM
Matt Moore - S - Rays

Matt Moore ran his record to 8-0 after tossing seven innings of one-run ball in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Orioles.

Moore notched just three strikeouts on the day, but he allowed only five hits and walked one. The left-hander has still had some control problems this season, but he's limited the damage by giving up just 34 hits over 55 innings. A few more balls are sure to start falling in at some point, but the young southpaw should remain a fantasy ace. He'll face the Yankees next weekend.
May 19 - 5:19 PM
Fernando Rodney - R - Rays

Fernando Rodney bounced back from last Thursday's disastrous outing with a 1-2-3 ninth on Sunday against the Orioles to notch his eighth save of the season.

Rodney didn't record a strikeout, but he got a flyout and a couple harmless groundouts in the outing. His control has waned at times this season, but Rodney has received a vote of confidence from manager Joe Maddon and will continue to see the save chances in Tampa.
May 19 - 5:14 PM
Luke Scott - DH - Rays

Luke Scott belted a solo homer in Sunday's win over the Orioles.

Scott's solo blast in the fifth inning put the Rays ahead for good. The bearded designated hitter has spent a significant chunk of the season on the DL, but he's hit when healthy, batting .298 with three homers and 12 RBI.
May 19 - 5:07 PM
Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Rays manager Joe Maddon said he planned to have Jake Odorizzi make all of the starts in place of the injured David Price (triceps).

It could possibly only be a couple starts, as the Rays are optimistic that Price will not need to miss much time. Odorizzi will make his Rays debut on Monday against the Blue Jays. He's worth a shot in deeper mixed leagues.
Source: Roger Mooney on Twitter
May 19 - 12:23 PM

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