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Cleavinger Injury Shakes Rays Bullpen
4 Apr
Summary
- Garrett Cleavinger placed on injured list with calf tightness.
- Two key relief pitchers now on IL, impacting team performance.
- Griffin Jax struggles with a 22.50 ERA in early appearances.
The Tampa Bay Rays are experiencing a difficult start to the season, with their bullpen proving to be a particular area of concern. Garrett Cleavinger was recently placed on the injured list due to right calf tightness, marking another significant blow to the team's relief pitching.
Cleavinger's injury means that two of the Rays' projected top relief pitchers, including Edwin Uceta, are now on the injured list. This depleted bullpen has struggled to perform effectively, contributing to early-season losses for the team.
Compounding these issues is the poor performance of pitcher Griffin Jax. In his four appearances this season, Jax has pitched only two innings and has allowed five earned runs, resulting in an elevated ERA of 22.50. The team will look for him to improve significantly.
To address Cleavinger's absence, the Rays are calling up Hunter Bigge. The team hopes that its bullpen can rebound and return to form soon, with the expectation that Cleavinger will also be back on the mound in the near future.
