TAMPA BAY RAYS (3-8) AT CHICAGO WHITE SOX

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1 TAMPA BAY RAYS (3-8) AT CHICAGO WHITE SOX (3-7) RH Yonny Chirinos (0-0, 0.00) vs. RH James Shields (1-0, 5.73) Wednesday, April 11, 2018 First Pitch: 2:10 p.m. Location: Guaranteed Rate Field TV: FOX Sports Sun Radio: WDAE 620 AM Game No.: 12 (3-8) Away Game No.: 8 (2-5) All-Time Game No.: 3,250 ( ) All-Time Road Game No.: 1,625 ( ) UPCOMING PROBABLE PITCHERS & BROADCAST SCHEDULE Upcoming Games Time (ET) Probable Starting Pitchers (Rays vs. Opp.) TV & Radio Fri., 4/13 vs. PHI 7:10 p.m. RH Jake Faria (0-1, 14.29) vs. RH Vince Velasquez (1-1, 5.19) FOX Sports Sun, WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Sat., 4/14 vs. PHI 6:10 p.m. RH Chris Archer (1-0, 5.94) vs. RH Jake Arrieta (0-0, 4.50) FOX Sports Sun, WDAE 620 AM, WLCC 760 AM (Sp.) Sun., 4/15 vs. PHI 1:10 p.m. TBD vs. RH Ben Lively (0-1, 5.56) FOX Sports Sun, WDAE 620 AM, WLCC 760 AM (Sp.) RAY MATTER The Rays have won consecutive games following a 1-8 start to the season the Rays have scored at least 5 runs and recorded double-digit hits in each their last 3 games, their longest such streak since June 8-10, 2017 vs. CWS/OAK in the first 7 games of the 8-game losing streak, the Rays never scored more than 4 runs and never recorded more than 8 hits in yesterday s game, the Rays offense recorded 11 hits and drew 10 BB it was the first time they recorded double-digit hits and walks in a game since April 25, 2014 at CWS, when the Rays suffered a dramatic 9-6 loss on a walk-off grand slam in the 9th inning by rookie José Abreu (off Grant Balfour) yesterday, Abreu tagged Alex Colomé for a 3-run homer in the 9th inning before Colomé closed it out. ON THE LINE The Rays arrived in Chicago with an 8-game losing streak, but today they have a chance to complete a 3-game sweep never in franchise history have they swept an opponent after entering that series with a losing streak of 8 games or longer, and it s been two years since any other club has turned this trick: in April 2016, the Twins and Braves swept the Angels and Marlins, respectively, both after opening the season 0-9 only twice previously have the Rays won 3 straight games on the heels of an 8-game skid (or longer): May 3-5, 2005 at NYY (won 3 after losing 8) and Sep 11-14, 2004 at KC/BOS (won 3 after losing 12). Today the Rays are attempting to complete their first sweep of 3 games or more on the road since May 16-18, 2016 at TOR both sweeps of 3 games or more last season came at home, from April vs. DET and Sep 29 Oct 1 vs. BAL. RAYS vs. WHITE SOX This is the third of 6 games with the White Sox this season today the Rays are attempting their first-ever sweep in the Windy City, and their third sweep all-time against the White Sox they swept 3-game series at Tropicana Field, June 12-14, 2015 and July 5-7, 2013 the White Sox visit St. Petersburg for a 3-game series from Aug 3-5 the clubs split the season series last year, with the Rays going 2-1 at Tropicana Field and 1-2 on the road the Rays are (.457) all-time, at home and on the road they are in the Rays era (since 2008) and 13-8 (.619) under Manager Kevin Cash (since 2015). Today is the last game of an 8-game, 10-day trip to New York (0-2), Boston (0-3) and Chicago (2-0) the Rays have seen snow in all three cities of this road trip and have played 4 games with a first pitch at 40 F or colder. FAMILIAR FACE Today is the fourth time the Rays will face James Shields, who remains the club s all-time leader with 217 starts, 1,454.2 IP, 87 wins, 1,250 SO, 19 CG, 8 CG SHO and four Opening Day starts (tied with Chris Archer) Shields is 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA (20-IP, 3-ER) in his previous 3 starts against the Rays, most recently Sep 26, 2016 here in Chicago. Tonight will be the 35th time a pitcher from the Rays 2008 AL Championship team will start vs. TB Rays are so far in those games: vs. Shields (0-3), David Price (5-5), Jason Hammel (4-3), Edwin Jackson (3-3), Scott Kazmir (4-2) and Matt Garza (2-0) the Rays defeated the White Sox, 3-1, in the ALDS that season. ZILLA ZONE Yesterday s starter Blake Snell totaled 6 IP, 1 H, 1 R/ER, 5 BB, 10 SO and threw a career-high 114 pitches in so doing, he became: the fifth pitcher (sixth occurrence) in Rays history to yield 1 hit or fewer while recording at least 10 SO the last before Snell was Drew Smyly on April 19, 2016 at BOS (8-IP, 1-H, 11-SO). the first Ray to earn the win despite at least 5 BB since Chris Archer on May 16, 2014 at LAA (5-BB, won 3-0). the fourth pitcher in Rays history to issue 5 BB or more while reaching double-digit strikeouts also Matt Moore (June 25, 2013 vs. TOR; 6-BB, 11-SO), James Shields (July 26, 2012 at BAL; 5-BB, 10- SO and Matt Garza (Sep 19, 2009 vs. TOR; 6-BB, 10-SO). ROTATION TRANSLATION Prior to the injury to Nathan Eovaldi, the Rays planned to open the season with four regular members of the starting rotation and a bullpen day as needed in place of a fifth starter the Rays pitching staff currently has three starters and a 10-man bullpen, which includes today s starter Yonny Chirinos and five other long relievers. SEEKING LENGTH Yesterday s start by Blake Snell was only the second time this season a Rays starter went at least 6 IP, following Chris Archer on Opening Day vs. BOS (6 IP plus 2 BF in the 7th inning) it was also the first quality start by a Rays pitcher this season (6 IP or more, 3 ER or fewer) and snapped a 10-game streak without one, tied for the longest single-season streak in club history (4th time, last April 10-20, 2005). HEEERE s YONNY Yonny Chirinos has totaled 9 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 SO, 110 pitches and 76 strikes (69 pct.) in 2 apps (1 start) both against the Red Sox to begin his major league career, including 5 IP without allowing a run in his first career start on Thurs at BOS according to the Elias Sports Bureau, he was the first pitcher to make the first start of his career at Fenway Park and not allow a run in at least 5 IP since ATL Kyle Davies did it in his major league debut on May 21, 2005 (5-IP, 4-H, 0-R, 3-BB, 6-SO). REDEFINING RELIEF Through 11 games, a Rays reliever has thrown at least 50 pitches six times the other 29 teams have combined to do it 13 times, and only the Rangers (2) and Marlins (2) have done it more than once Rays relievers combined to make 6 apps of 50-plus pitches all of last season Rays relievers have totaled a 4 apps of at least 4 IP, most in the majors, and 9 apps of at least 2 IP, 3rd-most in the majors. BATS HEATING UP Over the last 3 games, the Rays have scored in 15 of their 27 offensive innings (55.6 pct.) in their 8 games prior to this, they had scored in only 11 of 74 frames (14.9 pct.) over the last 3 games, the Rays have hit.333 (14-for-42) with RISP and have recorded at least 4 hits with RISP in 3 consecutive games for the first time since July 19-21, 2016 at COL/OAK a further breakdown: AVG/OBP/SLG R/G AVG w/risp First 8 Games.188/.254/ (10-48) Last 3 Games.327/.429/ (14-42) CLOSE SHAVES Seven of the Rays 11 games this season have been decided in one-run fashion (2-5) only the Rays and the Indians (3-4) have played that many 1-run games, while the Rays are the only team in the majors with five 1-run losses since 2016, the Rays are (.391) in 1-run games, 2nd-worst winning pct. in the majors to Minnesota (30-49,.380). HOME SWEET DOME Following an off day tomorrow, the Rays host the Phillies on Friday to begin a 3-team, 9-game stretch at Tropicana Field where it is always 72 F the Rays haven t played the Phillies since July 20-22, 2015 and haven t hosted them since June 23-25, 2009 they are 15-9 all-time against the Phillies (6-3 at home) in total, they have won six of the eight regular season series between the clubs the Rays also played the Phillies in their only World Series appearance, losing 4-1 in Friday s game will snap a club-record streak of nine consecutive day games, dating back to the final game of the first homestand the current road trip was the first time in franchise history that every game of a multi-city road trip was played during the day. HOW THEY STACK UP The Rays are 1-8 against teams that made the postseason last season, and all these games have come against the Red Sox (1-6) and Yankees (0-2) they are 2-0 against teams that missed the postseason last year, while this series is the first of three straight against teams that finished last season below.500: White Sox, Phillies, Rangers this series began a stretch where 15 of 19 series through June 13 are against opponents that finished last season below.500. ROSTER MOVE Yesterday the Rays acquired outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker from the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Durham to make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher José De León (recovery from Tommy John surgery) was transferred to the 60-day DL over two seasons in the majors with the D-backs (2017) and Cardinals (2016), Hazelbaker has hit.258/.327/.500 (65-for-252) with 9 2B, 5 3B, 14 HR and 38 RBI in 155 games (45 starts) he was designated for assignment by the D-backs on April 6. THIS DATE IN RAYS HISTORY On April 11, 2012, the Rays defeated DET Justin Verlander with a 4-run rally in the 9th inning, despite entering the final frame with only 1 hit according to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Rays became the first team in 22 years to beat a pitcher after he had shut them out on 1 hit or fewer through 8 innings.

2 TODAY S STARTER: RH YONNY CHIRINOS (0-0, 0.00 ERA) CAREER MLB BREAKDOWN YEAR W L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO HR LAST START On Thurs at BOS, became the fifth Ray all-time to go at least 5 IP and not allow a run in his first career start, joining Matt Moore (5 IP) in 2011, Scott Kazmir (5 IP) in 2004, Doug Waechter (9 IP) in 2003 and Jason Standridge (6.1 IP) in 2001 also joined Scott Kazmir (6 IP) in 2004 and Steve Trachsel (9 IP) as the only Rays with a scoreless outing of at least 5 IP in their first career game at Fenway Park according to the Elias Sports Bureau, he was the first pitcher to make the first start of his career at Fenway Park and not allow a run in at least 5 IP since ATL Kyle Davies did it in his major league debut on May 21, 2005 (5-IP, 4-H, 0-R, 3-BB, 6-SO). Threw 54 pitches in 5 IP, and his pitch count by inning was eight of his 15 outs came on three pitches or fewer retired his last 7 BF, from the last out of the 3rd inning through the 5th allowed a leadoff triple to J.D. Martinez in the 2nd inning, then got three groundball outs without allowing the run to score his line: ND, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 SO, 54 pit, 38 str. THE EARLY GOING Has totaled 9 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 SO, 110 pit. and 76 str. (69 pct.) in 2 apps (1 start) both against the Red Sox to begin his major league career. MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT On April 1 vs. BOS, his only hit allowed in 4 IP was the game-winning single by Rafael Devers in the 6th inning (run charged to José Alvarado) his line: ND, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 SO, 2 HBP, 56 pit, 38 str. became the third pitcher in club history with a scoreless app/start of at least 4 IP in his major league debut, following Enny Romero (4.2 IP, start) on Sep 22, 2013 vs. BAL and Scott Kazmir (5 IP, start) on Aug 23, 2004 at SEA it was the longest scoreless relief outing ever for a Rays pitcher making his major league debut the 24-year-old became the sixth pitcher in his lifetime to debut in relief, go 4 IP or more and allow 1 hit or fewer and no runs, joining HOU Joe Musgrove in 2016, CLE Ryan Merritt in 2016, CWS José Quintana in 2012, KC Dusty Hughes in 2009 and ARI Max Scherzer in ROTATION TRANSLATION Prior to the injury to Nathan Eovaldi, the Rays planned to open the season with four regular members of the starting rotation and a bullpen day as needed in place of a fifth starter the Rays pitching staff currently has three starters and a 10-man bullpen, which includes Chirinos and five other long relievers SPLITS SPLIT W L ERA G IP H R ER BB SO Home Road March April May June July August September SPLITS vs. WHITE SOX SPLIT W L ERA G IP H R ER BB SO Career on Road SPLITS vs. BATTERS SPLIT AB H AVG 2B 3B HR BB SO TB PA vs. LHB vs. RHB SEASON & CAREER HIGHS 2018 CAREER 5.0, 4/5 at BOS IP 5.0, 4/5/18 at BOS 3, 4/5 at BOS H 3, 4/5/18 at BOS -- R ER -- 1, 4/1 vs. BOS BB 1, 4/1/18 vs. BOS 4, 4/5 at BOS SO 4, 4/5/18 at BOS -- HR CG SHO Win Streak Loss Streak -- PITCHER OF THE YEAR Named the 2017 Minor League Pitcher of the Year by the Rays Baseball Operations department spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Durham, earning a May 2 promotion from Double-A Montgomery went 13-5 with a 2.73 ERA (168.1-IP, 51-ER) in 27 apps (26 starts) between the two levels. Was added to the Rays 40-man roster following the season. Led Rays minor leaguers in innings tied for 2nd in wins, one shy of José Mujica (14) ranked 3rd with 141 SO and 4th in ERA. Despite spending a month at the Double-A level, ranked among International League leaders in ERA (2.74, 4th), wins (12, tied for 4th), innings (141, 5th) and WHIP (0.98, 2nd). TRIPLE-A CHAMPION Made 2 starts for the Bulls in the postseason, going 1-1 with a 0.75 ERA (12-IP, 1-ER) did not allow a run in 7 IP of Game 2 of the IL Semifinals vs. Indianapolis (Pirates), giving Durham a 2-0 series lead received no run support in a Game 2 loss vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees) in the Governors Cup did not pitch in the Triple-A Championship Game win over Memphis (Cardinals). X-RAY REPORT Yonny s favorite player growing up was Yankees closer Mariano Rivera as a child, he and his friends would play a game similar to baseball that replaced the ball and bat with chapitas, or bottle caps, and a broomstick his favorite meals are arepas baked cornmeal patties sometimes stuffed with cheese or meat and chicken with rice GAME LOG GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 4/1 vs. BOS /38 L, /5 at BOS /38 L, 2-3 (12) Price tied, 0-0 SPRING GAME LOG ( A GAMES) GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 2/23 at BAL W W, /28 at MIN W, /4 at NYY W, /7 vs. BAL L, /10 at PHI W, /14 at PIT W W, /18 vs. DET W, /21 vs. BOS L, /25 vs. NYY W, FRIDAY S STARTER: RH JAKE FARIA (0-1, ERA) Pronunciation: chih-ree-nos LAST START On Sat at BOS, went a career-low 1.2 IP while allowing a career-high 8 runs and career-high-tying 5 BB (also July 30, 2017 at NYY) was the first Ray to allow 8 ER in a start of 2 IP or fewer since Jae Weong Seo on Sep 25, 2006 vs. NYY he was the first starting pitcher to throw at least 73 pitches without completing the 2nd inning since NYM Mike Pelfrey on July 19, 2010 at ARI (74 pitches, 1.1 IP) yielded 4 runs on 4 hits and 1 BB in the 1st inning, and 4 BB plus a grand slam to Xander Bogaerts in the 2nd inning, the first allowed in his career also marked his first career app in the majors without a strikeout his line: L, 1.2 IP, 5 H, 8 R, 5 BB, 0 SO, 1 HR, 73 pit, 34 str. WINLESS STREAK Is seeking his first win since July 25, 2017 vs. BAL has gone 0-4 with a 6.43 ERA (35-IP, 25-ER) in his 9 apps (7 starts) since his last win, after going 5-1 with a 2.67 ERA (57.1-IP, 17-ER) in 9 starts to begin his career this is his second major league season after making his major league debut last June 7 vs. CWS. vs. PHILADELPHIA Has never faced the Phillies in the only interleague start of his career, last Aug 4 vs. MIL, he took the loss despite allowing only 1 R/ER in 6 IP of a 2-0 Rays loss his 9 SO that game remain tied for his career high (also June 18, 2017 at DET). #16 KEVIN CASH, MANAGER Is in his fourth season as Rays manager at age 40, is the majors youngest active skipper 5 months younger than SD Andy Green. His last ejection was July 18, 2017 at OAK, his seventh ejection as Rays manager his 7 ejections are tied for 4th in franchise history. Is the sixth Tampa-born manager in major league history, and second to manage the Rays that list includes Hall of Famers Al Lopez and Tony La Russa, Lou Piniella, Dave Miley and John Hart. Played 12 professional seasons as a catcher, incl. parts of eight seasons in the majors ( ) and two years ( ) in the Rays org. Played in the 1989 Little League World Series (Tampa Northside LL), 1999 College World Series (Florida State) and earned World Series rings in 2007 (Red Sox) and 2009 (Yankees).

3 RAYS HITTER NOTES #44 C.J. CRON 1B Pronunciation: krohn 2018:.167/.231/ HR 2 RBI 0 SB Tues at CWS: 1-4, CS CWS Series: 1-8, BB Trip: 5-28, 2-2B, HR, 2-RBI, 2-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.250 (4-16), 1-HR Last HR: 4/8/18 at BOS Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.000 (0-7) vs. RH:.100 (2-20) Batting.133 (2-for-15) with 1 HR in his last 4 games does not have a multi-hit game or multi-rbi game since Sep 20, 2017 vs. CLE (with LAA). On Sun at BOS, hit his first home run as a Ray, leading off the 2nd against Eduardo Rodriguez reached base twice, a season high (HR, BB). Has appeared in 10 games and made 9 starts (5-DH, 4-1B) last season, appeared in 100 games and made 92 starts, all at first base, for the Angels. Acquired by the Rays from the Angels on Feb 17 for a player to be named (infielder Luis Rengifo) played parts of four seasons with the Angels, and has hit double-digit homers in each of his first four major league seasons, including a career-high-tying 16 HR last season. #5 MATT DUFFY 3B 2018:.267/.283/ HR 6 RBI 1 SB Tues at CWS: 1-5, R CWS Series: 3-10, 2-RBI, R Trip: 6-29, HR, 4-RBI, BB, 3-R vs. LH:.059 (1-17) Last HR: 4/5/18 at BOS Current Hitting Streak: 3G (.357, 5-14) RISP:.267 (4-15) vs. RH:.393 (11-28), 1-HR Has hit safely in 3 straight, including multi-hit efforts on Sun at BOS and Mon at CWS on Mon at CWS, tied his season high with 2 RBI. Has appeared in 10 games, all starts at third base has hit leadoff in his games against left-handed starters and is batting.059 (1-for-17) vs. LHP. On Thurs at BOS, his 8th-inning homer was his first since Aug 28, 2016 at HOU, missing all of last season recovering from Achilles surgery. Has been charged with 2 errors in 27 chances at third base for a.926 fielding pct. made errors on March 31 vs. BOS and April 3 at NYY. #27 CARLOS GÓMEZ OF 2018:.220/.273/ HR 3 RBI 0 SB Tues at CWS: 2-5, HR, RBI, R CWS Series: 4-10, 2B, HR, RBI, 3-R Trip: 7-25, 2-2B, HR, 2-RBI, 2-BB, 4-R vs. LH:.188 (3-16), 2-HR Last HR: 4/10/18 at CWS Current Hitting Streak: 4G (.368, 7-19) RISP:.250 (2-8) vs. RH:.240 (6-25) Yesterday at CWS, hit his second homer of the season, both solo shots vs. LHP has 3 straight multi-hit games, batting.400 with 2 2B and 1 HR. Has 2 outfield assists, tied for 2nd in the majors also robbed a homer from Tyler Wade in the 6th inning on April 3 at NYY it marked the 13th home run robbery of his career, the most in the majors since Sports Info Solutions started tracking them in 2004, ahead of Torii Hunter (12). Has appeared in 10 games, all starts (7-RF, 3-CF) entered the season having made 1,027 starts in center, 44 in left, 20 in right and 7 at DH. Since the start of 2013, no other player can match his combination of 91 HR and 122 SB is one of seven actives with at least 100 HR and 200 SB in his career, according to Baseball Reference, joining Jacoby Ellsbury, Ian Kinsler, Brandon Phillips, Hanley Ramírez, José Reyes and Ichiro Suzuki. #11 ADEINY HECHAVARRIA SS Pronunciation: etch-ah-vah-ree-yah 2018:.211/.225/ HR 4 RBI 0 SB Tues at CWS: 1-3, RBI, BB, SF CWS Series: 1-3, RBI, BB Trip: 5-23, 3-RBI, BB, 2-R vs. LH:.231 (3-13) Last HR: 9/27/17 at NYY Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.250, 2-8) RISP:.429 (3-7) vs. RH:.200 (5-25) Is on errorless streaks of 61 games and 205 chances his 61-game errorless streak is the longest in club history for a shorstop, passing Yunel Escobar (53) in 2013 by chances, it is the 3rd-longest for a shortstop in franchise history, behind Chris Gomez (242) in 2002 and Escobar (232) in All 8 hits have been singles batting.500 (7-for-14) with runners on base and.429 (3-for-7) with RISP but.042 (1-for-24) with the bases empty. Has appeared in 10 games, all starts at shortstop since he was acquired on June 26, 2017, he has started 84 of 95 games at shortstop (88.4 pct.). Hit a career-high 8 HR last season despite only 330 AB hit 7 HR with the Rays, including 6 HR in 39 games from Aug 15 through season s end. #39 KEVIN KIERMAIER CF Pronunciation: KEER-my-er 2018:.094/.171/ HR 1 RBI 0 SB Tues at CWS: DNP CWS Series: DNP Trip: 2-17, 3B, RBI, 2-BB, R vs. LH:.111 (2-18) Last HR: 9/24/17 at BAL Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.000 (0-10) vs. RH:.071 (1-14) Is day-to-day with a right foot contusion is 2-for-his-last-27 and 3-for-32 with 14 SO overall this season, including 8 SO in 14 AB vs. RHP. On Sun at BOS, hit his first triple since Aug 22, 2017 vs. TOR, his first extra-base hit this season snapped a streak of 10 games without an RBI. Has started 8 games, batting 2nd and playing center field five of his 8 starts have come against opposing left-handed starters (3 starts vs. RHP). He and Chris Archer are the two players remaining from the 2013 postseason roster (last playoff app) was on the roster for the AL WC Game. Is one of three AL outfielders with double-digit homers and steals in each of the last three seasons, joining BOS Mookie Betts and LAA Mike Trout. Ranked 4th in the majors with 22 Defensive Runs Saved last season, despite being limited to 98 games (95 starts) leads the majors with 86 DRS since 2015, ahead of ATL/LAA Andrelton Simmons (78) won the Rawlings Gold Glove for center field in 2016 and Platinum Glove in #40 WILSON RAMOS C Pronunciation: RAH-mos 2018:.176/.243/ HR 1 RBI 0 SB Tues at CWS: 1-3, RBI, 2-BB, R CWS Series: 3-8, RBI, 2-BB, R Trip: 4-24, RBI, 2-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.077 (1-13) Last HR: 9/28/17 at NYY Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.375, 3-8) RISP:.375 (3-8) vs. RH:.238 (5-21) Yesterday at CWS, his 5th-inning single accounted for his first RBI of the season has reached in 5 of his last 8 PA since snapping an 0-for-15. Has appeared in 9 games, all starts (8-C, 1-DH) all 6 hits this season have been singles, having gone 10 games since his last extra-base hit, dating back to the end of last season (home run on Sep 28, 2017 at NYY) remains 1 2B shy of 100 2B for his career, and 6 HR shy of 100 HR. Returned from a torn right ACL in late-june last season and appeared in 64 games, including 57 starts at catcher despite the missed time, recorded 11 HR and 35 RBI while playing catcher, the most by a Ray since Kelly Shoppach (11) in 2011 and Dioner Navarro (52) in 2008, respectively. #8 ROB REFSNYDER INF/OF Pronunciation: REHF-sniy-der 2018:.100/.438/ HR 0 RBI 0 SB Tues at CWS: DNP CWS Series: 1-4 Trip: 1-7, 4-BB, R vs. LH:.000 (0-6) Last HR: 10/1/15 vs. BOS Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.000 (0-5) vs. RH:.250 (1-4) On Mon at CWS, his 2nd-inning single was his first hit as a Ray has drawn 6 BB in 16 PA and all 6 BB have come vs. LHP, most in the majors. Hasn t homered since Oct 1, 2015 vs. BOS (with NYY), going 258 AB since then the 3rd-longest active streak in the majors (excluding pitchers). Has made 6 starts (4-LF, 2-DH), including 5 starts against left-handed starters acquired from the Indians at the end of spring training and became the third South Korean-born player in franchise history, following right-handed pitchers Jae Weong Seo and Jae Kuk Ryu. #28 DANIEL ROBERTSON INF 2018:.316/.519/ HR 1 RBI 1 SB Tues at CWS: 2-4, RBI, BB, R CWS Series: 2-7, RBI, 2-BB, 2-R Trip: 6-15, 2B, RBI, 7-BB, 5-R, 1-IP vs. LH:.222 (2-9) Last HR: 6/19/17 vs. CIN Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.500, 2-4) RISP:.500 (3-6) vs. RH:.400 (4-10) Min. 20 PA, ranks 7th in the majors and 5th in the AL with a.519 OBP has reached in 14 of 27 PA this season, with 5 1B, 1 2B and 8 BB, which is most on the team and tied for 8th in the AL has made 8 starts (5-2B, 1-3B, 1-SS, 1-DH), including 5 starts against left-handed starters. Yesterday at CWS, tied career highs with 2 hits (11th time) and reaching base three times (7th time) in his third career start at designated hitter. On Sun at BOS, scored a career-high 3 runs and added the second steal of his career played two innings at first base, his first career action there. On Sat at BOS, became the eighth position player to pitch in club history, first since Jesús Sucre on July 31, 2017 at HOU pitched a perfect 8th. In his career, has made 1 error in 155 chances at second base for a.994 fielding pct. has handled his last 79 chances there without an error. #0 MALLEX SMITH OF 2018:.375/.444/ HR 1 RBI 2 SB Tues at CWS: 2-4, BB, R, CS CWS Series: 6-8, 2B, 3B, RBI, BB, 2-R Trip: 7-17, 2B, 3B, RBI, 2-BB, 3-R vs. LH: (3-3) Last HR: 7/21/17 vs. TEX Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.750, 6-8) RISP:.333 (1-3) vs. RH:.286 (6-21) Has consecutive multi-hit games, including a career-high-tying 4 hits on Mon at CWS (also July 5, 2017 at CHC) became the third player in franchise history with at least 4 hits and 2 SB in a game, joining Carl Crawford (7x-last June 29, 2010 at BOS) and Julio Lugo (July 7, 2005 vs. DET). Has appeared in 9 games and made 6 starts (4-RF, 2-LF), all against right-handed starters has a sac bunt, 2 1B and 1 2B in his 4 PA vs. LHP. Tied for the team lead with 16 SB last season, appearing in 81 games and making 68 starts (47-CF, 14-LF, 7-RF) across four stints in the major leagues combined for 37 SB between the majors and minors, leading Triple-A Durham with 21 SB in only 45 games. #2 DENARD SPAN OF 2018:.233/.368/ HR 8 RBI 1 SB Tues at CWS: 0-3, 2-BB, R CWS Series: 1-7, RBI, 3-BB, R Trip: 5-18, 2B, 5-RBI, 3-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.200 (1-5) Last HR: 9/11/17 vs. LAD Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-3 RISP:.444 (4-9) vs. RH:.240 (6-25) Has a team-high 8 RBI despite only 30 AB, 7th on the team yesterday at CWS marked his first multi-bb game since Sep 5, 2017 at COL (with SF). Is 2-for-3 with 5 RBI with the bases loaded a 2-run, pinch-hit double on April 3 at NYY and a 3-run, go-ahead triple on Opening Day vs. BOS. Has appeared in 11 games and made 7 starts (5-LF, 2-DH) the Tampa native was inducted into the Tampa Catholic HS Hall of Fame in Feb Was one of three NL outfielders with double-digit homers and steals in each of the last two seasons, joining MIL Ryan Braun and COL Charlie Blackmon.

4 RAYS HITTER NOTES (cont d). #45 JESÚS SUCRE C Pronunciation: heh-soos SUE-cray 2018:.333/.364/ HR 1 RBI 0 SB Tues at CWS: DNP CWS Series: DNP Trip: 2-7, RBI, R vs. LH:.250 (1-4) Last HR: 9/24/17 at BAL Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.333 (1-3) vs. RH:.400 (2-5) Has appeared in 3 games, all starts at catcher on Sun at BOS, recorded his first RBI of the season, coming on a 7th-inning sacrifice fly. Last year was his first full season in the majors, appearing in 62 games with 50 starts at catcher established career highs with 7 HR and 29 RBI, both more than his career totals from with Seattle (2 HR, 20 RBI) his 20 runs and 45 hits were also career highs. 18 JOEY WENDLE INF 2018:.346/.400/ HR 4 RBI 0 SB Tues at CWS: 1-3, RBI, 3-BB, E4 CWS Series: 3-8, HR, 2-RBI, 3-BB, R Trip: 7-17, 2B, 3B, HR, 3-RBI, 3-BB, 3-R vs. LH:.500 (3-6) Last HR: 4/9/18 at CWS Current Hitting Streak: 5G (.500, 7-14) RISP:.250 (1-4) vs. RH:.300 (6-20), 1-HR Yesterday at CWS, reached base a career-high-tying 4 times (3rd time, last Oct 1, 2016 at SEA, with OAK) and drew a career-high 3 BB his 3 BB were the most for any Rays player this season batting.500 (7-for-14) over his 5-game hitting streak, the longest streak for a Ray this season. On Mon at CWS, hit his first homer as a Ray (5th inn., Miguel González) and the third of his career (Sep 17, 2017 at PHI and Sep 17, 2016 at TEX). Has appeared in 10 games and made 6 starts, all at second base vs. right-handed starters has been used exclusively at second base in his career. Acquired from the A s on Dec 11, 2017 for a player to be named (catcher Jonah Heim) spent parts of the last two seasons in the majors. RAYS BULLPEN NOTES #46 JOSÉ ALVARADO LH Pronunciation: al-vuh-rah-doh 2018: ERA 6 G Last App: 4/9 at CWS (0.1-IP, 1-H, 0-R, Long Relief App: 1.0, 5x-last 4/8 at BOS Saves-Opps: 0-0 IR-RS: 3-1 vs. LH:.250 (2-8) 0-BB, 0-SO, 7-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win none, Loss 4/1/18 vs BOS, Save none vs. RH:.182 (2-11) On Mon at CWS, made his fourth straight scoreless app, retiring 1 of 2 BF in the 7th on Sun at BOS, pitched around a leadoff walk in the 7th. Has a 0.54 ERA (16.2-IP, 1-ER) over his last 20 apps dating back to Aug 4, 2017 his only run allowed over that span came on April 1 vs. BOS. His avg. fastball velocity this season is 97.9 mph, according to StatCast, and his max velocity is 99.9 mph in his outing on Sun at BOS. Made 35 apps with the Rays last season spanning three stints, his first career major league action made his debut at 21 years, 347 days old. #35 MATT ANDRIESE RH Pronunciation: ann-dreese 2018: ERA 4 G Last App: 4/10 at CWS (1.0-IP, 1-H, 0-R, Long Relief App: 2.2, 4/4 at NYY Saves-Opps: 0-0 IR-RS: 1-1 vs. LH:.200 (2-10) 0-BB, 1-SO, 16-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win 5/25/17 vs. LAA, Loss 9/27/17 at NYY, Save 8/28/17 at KC vs. RH:.389 (7-18), 1-HR Yesterday at CWS, pitched a scoreless 8th inning despite allowing a leadoff double to José Abreu got a strikeout and two groundouts after that. On Sun at BOS, entered with a 7-2 lead in the 8th inning and yielded 4 hits, including three consecutive 2-out hits, before being replaced. Over the last two seasons, is 1-5 with a 6.25 ERA (44.2-IP, 31-ER) in 12 apps (8 starts) on the road and 4-0 with a 3.40 ERA in 10 apps (9 starts) at home. In his career, has gone 2-4 with a 4.04 ERA (62.1-IP, 24-ER) in his 32 relief apps and with a 4.55 ERA (223.1-IP, 113-ER) in his 44 starts. #37 ALEX COLOMÉ RH Pronunciation: COLE-uh-may 2018: ERA 5 G Last App: 4/10 at CWS (S, 0.2-IP, 1-H, 1-R, Long Relief App: 1.0, 3x-last 4/9 at CWS Saves-Opps: 3-5 IR-RS: 3-3 vs. LH:.250 (2-8) 1-BB, 0-SO, 1-HR, 17-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win 6/27/17 at PIT, Loss 4/8/18 at BOS, Save 4/10/18 at CWS vs. RH:.615 (8-13), 1-HR Yesterday at CWS, inherited 2-on, 1-out in the 9th and allowed a 2-out, 3-run homer to José Abreu before recording the save in the 6-5 win. Has 87 saves in his career, 2nd in franchise history behind all-time leader Roberto Hernández (101) passed Fernando Rodney on Mon at CWS. Has 2 blown saves, tied for most in the majors they came in consecutive apps on Thurs at BOS (2 runs in 9th) and Sun at BOS (last 2 runs in 8th). Over his 5 apps this season, opponents are batting.476/.560/.762 (10-for-21) and righties are batting.615/.667/1.000 (8-for-13) with 2 2B and 1 HR. Led the majors with 47 saves last season, becoming the first pitcher in franchise history to do that he posted 8 saves more than any other AL pitcher his 47 saves ranked 2nd for a single season in franchise history and were one shy of Fernando Rodney s club record (48 in 2012). #36 ANDREW KITTREDGE RH Pronunciation: KIT-rij 2018: ERA 4 G 2 GS Last App: 4/10 at CWS (1.0-IP, 2-H, 0-R, Long Relief App: 2.1, 4/5 at BOS Saves-Opps: 0-0 IR-RS: 0-0 vs. LH:.200 (2-10) 0-BB, 0-SO, 13-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win none, Loss 4/5/18 at BOS, Save none vs. RH:.304 (7-23), 1-HR Yesterday at CWS, replaced Blake Snell and allowed two singles in a scoreless 7th inning, his first app of less than 2 IP so far this season. On Sun at BOS, did not allow a run in his second career start, both this season allowed the leadoff batter to reach in both of his innings. Suffered the loss in his first 2 apps (1 start) of the season, a start on March 31 vs. BOS and a 12-inning, walk-off loss on Thurs at BOS. Made his major league debut last year and was on the active roster for four stints, incl. a 0.87 ERA (10.1-IP, 1-ER) in 10 apps during his final stint. #50 AUSTIN PRUITT RH 2018: ERA 3 G Last App: 4/7 at BOS (4.1-IP, 1-H, 0-R, Long Relief App: 4.1, 4/7 at BOS Saves-Opps: 0-0 IR-RS: 2-0 vs. LH:.077 (1-13), 1-HR 1-BB, 2-SO, 57-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win 3/29/18 vs. BOS, Loss 4/3/18 at NYY, Save 6/23/17 vs. BAL vs. RH:.235 (4-17) On Sat at BOS, did not allow a run in 4.1 IP, the longest scoreless relief app by a Ray since Álex Torres (5 IP) on Sep 24, 2011 vs. TOR and longest at Fenway Park since John Halama on April 29, 2004 (G2) was the 3rd-longest scoreless app of his career (scoreless starts of 6.1 and 6 IP last season). On April 3 at NYY, took the loss after allowing 6 R/5 ER in 2.1 IP, the most runs by a Rays reliever since Erasmo Ramirez (7) on April 10, 2015 at MIA. Originally was optioned to Durham on March 25, but was recalled before the season for Nathan Eovaldi (10-day DL, loose bodies in right elbow). #52 CHAZ ROE RH 2018: ERA 6 G Last App: 4/9 at CWS (0.2-IP, 0-H, 0-R, Long Relief App: 1.0, 3x-last 4/5 at BOS Saves-Opps: 0-0 IR-RS: 4-0 vs. LH:.333 (1-3), 1-HR 0-BB, 1-SO, 8-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win 9/12/16 vs. MIA, Loss 3/30/18 vs. BOS, Save none vs. RH:.231 (3-13), 1-HR On Mon at CWS, stranded 2 IR for the final out of the 6th inning and got the first out of the 7th on Sat at BOS, allowed 2 HR (Martinez, Devers). Is 0-1 with a 2.77 ERA (13-IP, 4-ER) and.182 opp avg. (8-for-44) in 15 apps with the Rays, which includes 6 apps this year and 9 apps last Sep. According to FanGraphs, has thrown his slider for 59.0 pct. of total pitches this season has thrown it 43.4 pct. of the time in his career. The Rays are his 10th major league organization since being selected in the 2005 June Draft also played independent ball in #54 SERGIO ROMO RH 2018: ERA 5 G Last App: 4/9 at CWS (1.1-IP, 1-H, 0-R, Long Relief App: 1.1, 4/9 at CWS Saves-Opps: 0-0 IR-RS: 6-2 vs. LH:.375 (3-8) 1-BB, 3-SO, 22-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win 8/27/17 at STL, Loss 4/10/17 at CHC, Save 10/1/16 vs. LAD vs. RH:.000 (0-7) On Mon at CWS, went 1.1 IP and threw a season-high-tying 22 pitches struck out his last 2 BF in the 8th inning to get out of a 2-on, 1-out jam. Dating back to the end of 2017, has pitched to a 0.64 ERA (14-IP, 1-ER) over his last 14 apps has a 1.54 ERA (35-IP, 6-ER) in 30 apps with the Rays. Min. 500 apps, he leads active pitchers with a 0.98 WHIP and 5.04 SO/BB ratio and is 2nd with a.205 opp avg. to Tyler Clippard (.195). Has held right-handed hitters to a.187 avg. (225-for-1,205) in his career, including a.154 avg. (12-for-78) since joining the Rays last July. #47 RYAN WEBER RH 2018: ERA 1 G Last App: 4/10 at CWS (0.1-IP, 1-IP, 3-R, Long Relief App: 0.1, 4/10 at CWS Saves-Opps: 0-0 IR-RS: 0-0 vs. LH:.000 (0-1) 1-ER, 1-BB, 0-SO, 16-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win 4/19/16 vs. LAD, Loss 9/5/16 at WAS, Save none vs. RH: (1-1) Yesterday at CWS, made his Rays debut and first major league app since May 13, 2017 at TOR (with SEA) entered with a 6-1 lead in the 9th inn. and allowed 3 of 4 BF to reach base (double/stolen base, sac fly, E4, walk) before being replaced charged 3 runs (left with 2 runners on, both scored). Became the third player born in St. Petersburg to play for the Rays, joining RH Doug Waechter ( ) and 1B Casey Kotchman (2011). Is 1-4 with a 5.11 ERA (68.2-IP, 39-ER) in 23 apps (8 starts) in the majors with the Braves ( ), Mariners (2017) and Rays (2018). #48 RYAN YARBROUGH LH Pronunciation: YAHR-bro 2018: ERA 3 G Last App: 4/8 at BOS (4.0-IP, 2-H, 1-R, Long Relief App: 4.0, 2x-last 4/8 at BOS Saves-Opps: 0-0 IR-RS: 3-2 vs. LH:.000 (0-9) 3-BB, 3-SO, 73-pit) Last Win, Loss & Save: Win none, Loss none, Save none vs. RH:.304 (7-23) On Sun at BOS, his only run allowed in 4 IP was a 5th-inning, 2-out RBI single to Hanley Ramírez has made 3 apps this season, including 2 apps of 4 IP both ending at 73 pitches became the first player since pitch count data is available (1999) to throw at least 70 pitches in relief twice within his team s first 9 games prior to this season, no Rays reliever threw that many pitches since Chris Archer (79) did it on Sep 13, 2012 at BAL. On Thurs at BOS, inherited 2-on, 1-out in the 12th inn. and allowed a stolen base, Andrew Benintendi walk and Hanley Ramírez walk-off single. Spent all of last season with Durham, going 13-6 with a 3.43 ERA (157.1-IP, 60-ER) in 26 starts led the International League with 159 SO.

5 RAYS PITCHING BY THE NUMBERS W-L-S G ERA IP H ER BB SO HR Totals Starters Relievers Home Road March April May June July August September LAST HOME RUN & PLAYER SEASON HIGHS LAST HR OFF 18 MOST HITS GAME 18 MOST RBI GAME Cron 4/8/18 at BOS Rodriguez 1, 5x-last 4/8 at BOS 1, 2x-last 4/8 at BOS Duffy 4/5/18 at BOS Smith 3, 3/31 vs. BOS 2, 2x-last 4/9 at CWS Gómez 4/10/18 at CWS Santiago 2, 4x-last 4/10 at CWS 1, 3x-last 4/10 at CWS Hechavarria 9/27/17 at NYY Severino 2, 2x-last 4/3 at NYY 1, 4x-last 4/10 at CWS Kiermaier 9/24/17 at BAL Tillman 1, 3x-last 4/8 at BOS 1, 4/8 at BOS Ramos 9/28/17 at NYY Gray 2, 4/9 at CWS 1, 4/10 at CWS Refsnyder 10/1/15 vs. BOS Hembree 1, 4/9 at CWS -- Robertson 6/19/17 vs. CIN Lorenzen 2, 2x-last 4/10 at CWS 1, 4/10 at CWS Smith 7/21/17 vs. TEX Darvish 4, 4/9 at CWS 1, 4/9 at CWS Span 9/11/17 vs. LAD Maeda 2, 4/7 at BOS 3, 3/29 vs. BOS Sucre 9/24/17 at BAL Tillman 2, 4/3 at NYY 1, 4/8 at BOS Wendle 4/9/18 at CWS Gonzalez 2, 3x-last 4/9 at CWS 1, 4x-last 4/10 at CWS RAYS BY THE NUMBERS Current Streak: W2 When commit error: 2-3 Hit homer: 2-4 Current Record: 3-8 Ahead after 6-7-8: 2-1/2-7/3-1 Hit multiple homers: 0-0 Home/Road: 1-3/2-5 Behind after 6-7-8: 1-4/1-6/0-6 Score first: 2-4 Day/Night: 3-6/0-2 Tied after 6-7-8: 0-2/0-0/0-0 Score 5 or more: 3-1 Grass/Turf: 2-5/1-3 1-run games: 2-5 Score less than 5: 0-7 vs. East: run games: 1-0 Outhit opponents: 2-3 vs. Central: 2-0 Extra innings: 0-1 Outhit by opponents: 1-5 vs. West: 0-0 Win in last at-bat: 1 Collect 10 or more hits: 2-1 vs. National League: 0-0 Come-from-behind wins: 1 Opp. 10 or more hits: 0-3 vs. RH/LH starters: 2-4/1-4 Opp. come-from-behind wins: 3 Wearing white/gray/navy: 1-1/2-5/0-0 Series W-L-T (home): Series W-L-T (road): Wearing light blue/other: 0-1/0-1 RUN SUPPORT FOR STARTING PITCHERS PITCHER STARTS RUNS RUNS/START RUNS/9-IP CLUB RECORD QUALITY Archer Chirinos Faria Kittredge Snell HOME RUNS 1R 2R 3R GS TOTAL Gómez 2 2 Cron 1 1 Duffy 1 1 Miller 1 1 Wendle 1 1 Hechavarria Kiermaier Ramos Refsnyder Robertson Smith Span Sucre TOTALS CATWALKS Date: -- Batter: -- Play Description: -- WALK-OFF WINS Date: -- Batter: -- Outcome: -- Pitcher: -- Play Description: -- WALK-OFF LOSSES Date: April 5 at BOS Batter: Hanley Ramírez Outcome: L 2-3 (12) Pitcher: Ryan Yarbrough Play Description: Bases-loaded single to right CATCHERS PCT CS ATT Ramos Sucre TOTALS INSTANT REPLAY Rays Opp Umpires Overturned Stand Confirmed TOTALS RAYS SEASON HIGHS TEAM BATTING Longest win streak 2, 4/9 Current INDIVIDUAL BATTING Most runs, game, TB Longest losing streak 8, 3/30 4/8 Most runs, game, Opp Most runs game, TB 7, 4/8 at BOS Most hits, game, TB Most runs game, Opp 11, 4/3 at NY Most hits, game, Opp Most runs, inn, TB 6, 3/29 vs. BOS (8th) Most 2B, game, TB Most runs, inn, Opp 6, 4/8 at BOS (8th) Most 2B, game, Opp Most hits, game, TB 14, 4/9 at CWS Most HR, game, TB Most hits, game, Opp 11, 2x-last 4/8 at BOS Most HR, game, Opp Most hits, inn, TB 5, 4/3 at NYY (6th) Most RBI, game, TB Most hits, inn, Opp 7, 4/8 at BOS (8th) Most RBI, game, Opp Most doubles, game, TB 2, 3x-last 4/9 at CWS Most x-base hits, game, TB Most doubles, game, Opp 4, 3x-last 4/8 at BOS Most x-base hits, game, Opp Most HR, game, TB 1, 6x-last 4/10 at CWS Most steals, game, TB Most HR, game, Opp 3, 2x-last 4/7 at BOS Most steals, game, Opp Most x-base hits, game, TB 4, 2x-last 4/9 at CWS Hitting Streak Most x-base hits, game, Opp 6, 4/7 at BOS TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Most stolen bases, game, TB 3, 4/9 at CWS Most SO, TB Starter Most stolen bases, game, Opp 3, 4/9 at CWS Most SO, Opp Starter Most walks, game, TB 10, 4/10 at CWS Most SO, TB Reliever Most walks, game, Opp 7, 4/10 at CWS Most IP, TB Reliever Most strikeouts, game, TB 11, 5x-last 4/10 at CWS Most walks, game, TB Most strikeouts, game, Opp 14, 4/3 at NYY Most walks, game, Opp Most LOB, game, TB 14, 4/10 at CWS Most SO, Team, TB Most LOB, game, Opp 12, 4/9 at CWS Most walks, Team, TB Most errors, game, TB 1, 5x-last 4/10 at CWS Low-Hit Game Most errors, game, Opp 1, 4x-last 4/10 at CWS Consecutive Scoreless IP Longest game, time 3:55, 4/5 at BOS Shortest game, time Longest game, time (9 inn.) 3:50, 4/8 at BOS Shortest game, time (9 inn.) 3, Robertson, 4/8 at BOS 3, 3x-last Gardner/Gregorius, 4/3 at NYY 4, Smith, 4/9 at CWS 4, Gregorius, 4/3 at NYY 1, 12x-last Gómez, 4/9 at CWS 2, 2x-last Bogaerts, 3/30 vs. BOS 1, 6x-last Gómez, 4/10 at CWS 2, Gregorius, 4/3 at NYY 3, Span, 3/29 vs. BOS 8, Gregorius, 4/3 at NYY 2, 2x-last Smith, 4/9 at CWS 3, Gregorius, 4/3 at NYY 2, Smith, 4/9 at CWS 2, Garcia, 4/9 at CWS 5, Wendle, 4/5 Current 10, Snell, 4/10 at CWS 9, Sale, 3/29 vs. BOS 4, Pruitt, 4/3 at NYY 4.1, Pruitt, 4/7 at BOS 5, 2x-last Snell, 4/10 at CWS 6, Fulmer, 4/10 at CWS 14, 4/3 at NYY 8, 4/7 at BOS 6, 2x-last 4/10 at CWS 9.0, Chirinos, 4/1 Current 2:44, 4/4 at NYY 2:44, 4/4 at NYY Grand Slams (--): -- Back-to-Back (--): -- 2-HR games (--): -- 3-HR games (--): -- HOME RUN HIGHLIGHTS Pinch-hit (--): -- Walk-off (--): -- Lead-off (--): -- Inside-the-park (--): -- RUNS BY INNING X Total Opponent Tampa Bay MISC. Game-Tying & Go-Ahead RBI: Duffy (4), Miller (3), Span (3), Cron (2), Gómez (1), Smith (1), Wendle (1) 2-Out RBI: Span (5), Duffy (1), Gómez (1), Hechavarria (1), Kiermaier (1), Miller (1), Ramos (1) Outfield Assists (2): Gómez (2) Bunt Singles (0): -- Ejections (0):-- Batted Around (1): 3/29 vs. BOS (8th inn., 10 batters)

6 FEBRUARY 17 Acquired 1B C.J. Cron from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named (INF Luis Rengifo); designated OF/DH Corey Dickerson for assignment. 17 Acquired minor league SS Jermaine Palacios from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for RH Jake Odorizzi. 20 Acquired LH Anthony Banda and two players to be named from the Arizona Diamondbacks and minor league 2B Nick Solak from the New York Yankees in a three-team trade in exchange for OF Steven Souza Jr. 22 Acquired RH Daniel Hudson, minor league INF Tristan Gray and cash considerations from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for OF/DH Corey Dickerson. MARCH 3 Signed OF Carlos Gómez to a one-year contract; designated INF Ryan Schimpf for assignment. 5 Traded INF Ryan Schimpf to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. 6 Reassigned INF Grant Kay to minor league camp. 7 Released RH Evan Scribner and RH Dustin McGowan. 9 Reassigned RH R.J. Alaniz, C Nick Ciuffo, RH Edwin Fierro and RH Forrest Snow to minor league camp; optioned RH Brent Honeywell to Triple-A Durham. 10 Reassigned INF Jake Cronenworth and INF Nick Solak to minor league camp. 11 Released LH Dan Runzler; reassigned 1B/OF Joe McCarthy, C Brett Sullivan and RH Ryan Weber to minor league camp; optioned INF Willy Adames, INF Christian Arroyo, 1B/OF Jake Bauers, RH Diego Castillo, RH José Mujica, RH Jaime Schultz, OF Justin Williams and RH Hunter Wood to Durham. 16 Reassigned LH Vidal Nuño to minor league camp; optioned RH Chih-Wei Hu to Durham. 18 Reassigned LH Kyle Bird, C Xorge Carrillo, RH Ian Gibaut, RH Cody Hall, LH Adam Kolarek, C Johnny Monell and RH Colton Murray to minor league camp; optioned LH Anthony Banda and RH Ryne Stanek to Durham. TRANSACTIONS RAYS ON THE DISABLED LIST (3) POS. PLAYER DL INJURY DATE ON RETRO FIRST DATE OFF GMS MISSED RECORD RHP José De León 60-day Tommy John surgery March May RHP Nathan Eovaldi 10-day Loose bodies in right elbow March April INF Brad Miller 10-day Left groin strain April 8 -- April Others (Games Missed): Reassigned INF Andrew Velazquez to minor league camp. 21 Signed C Curt Casali to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. 25 Reassigned OF Jason Coats, INF/OF Micah Johnson, C Adam Moore, INF Kean Wong to minor league camp; optioned RH Austin Pruitt to Durham. 26 Released LH Dan Jennings; reassigned LH Jonny Venters to minor league camp. 27 Acquired INF/OF Rob Refsnyder from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for cash considerations; reassigned C Curt Casali, OF Johnny Field and INF/OF Brandon Snyder to minor league camp. 28 Released RH Daniel Hudson; placed RH José De León (Tommy John surgery) and RH Nathan Eovaldi (loose bodies in right elbow) on the 10-day DL; recalled RH Austin Pruitt from Durham. OPENING DAY ROSTER PITCHERS (12): LH José Alvarado, RH Matt Andriese, RH Chris Archer, RH Yonny Chirinos, RH Alex Colomé, RH Jake Faria, RH Andrew Kittredge, RH Austin Pruitt, RH Chaz Roe, RH Sergio Romo, LH Blake Snell, LH Ryan Yarbrough CATCHERS (2): Wilson Ramos, Jesús Sucre INFIELDERS (6): C.J. Cron, Matt Duffy, Adeiny Hechavarria, Brad Miller, Daniel Robertson, Joey Wendle OUTFIELDERS (5): Carlos Gómez, Kevin Kiermaier, Rob Refsnyder, Mallex Smith, Denard Span 10-DAY DL (2): RH José De León, RH Nathan Eovaldi APRIL 9 Placed INF Brad Miller (left groin strain) on the 10-day DL; recalled RH Ryan Weber from Durham. 10 Transferred RH José De León (Tommy John surgery) to the 60-day DL; acquired OF Jeremy Hazelbaker from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations and optioned him to Durham. W-L BY POSITION (STARTS) W-L BY BATTING ORDER (STARTS) C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH Cron Duffy Gómez Hechavarria Kiermaier Miller Ramos Refsnyder Robertson Smith Span Sucre Wendle RAYS HITTERS vs. WHITE SOX 2018 CAREER PLAYER G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP Cron Duffy Gómez Hechavarria Kiermaier Ramos Refsnyder Robertson Smith Span Sucre Wendle RAYS PITCHERS vs. WHITE SOX 2018 CAREER PLAYER W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG Alvarado Andriese Archer Chirinos Colomé Faria Kittredge Pruitt Roe Romo Snell Weber Yarbrough

7 2018 RAYS DAY-BY-DAY POS. HOME # GAME FINAL WINNER LOSER W-L GA/GB ATT. CUM. 1 3/29 vs. BOS W, 6-4 Pruitt (1-0) Smith (0-1) 1-0 T-1/ ,042 31, /30 vs. BOS L, 0-1 Price (1-0) Roe (0-1) 1-1 T-3/ ,203 50, /31 vs. BOS L, 2-3 Porcello (1-0) Kittredge (0-1) 1-2 T-4/ ,838 68, /1 vs. BOS L, 1-2 Velázquez (1-0) Alvarado (0-1) 1-3 5/ ,256 82,339 4/2 at NYY - PPD - Snow - Rescheduled for April 3 T-4/ /3 at NYY L, 4-11 Kahnle (1-0) Pruitt (1-1) 1-4 T-4/ , /4 at NYY L, 2-7 Severino (2-0) Snell (0-1) 1-5 T-4/ , /5 at BOS L, 2-3 (12) Poyner (1-0) Kittredge (0-2) 1-6 5/ ,134 4/6 - OFF (2) 5/ /7 at BOS L, 3-10 Porcello (2-0) Faria (0-1) 1-7 5/ , /8 at BOS L, 7-8 Smith (1-1) Colomé (0-1) 1-8 5/ , /9 at CWS 2:10 Archer (1-1) Gonzalez (0-2) 2-8 5/ , /10 at CWS 2:10 Snell (1-1) Fulmer (0-1) 3-8 5/ , /11 at CWS 2:10 4/12 - OFF (3) 13 4/13 vs. PHI 7: /14 vs. PHI 6:10 Carl Crawford Bobblehead 15 4/15 vs. PHI 1:10 Chris Archer & Kevin Kiermaier Emoji T-Shirt (Kids 14 & under) 16 4/16 vs. TEX 7: /17 vs. TEX 7: /18 vs. TEX 1:10 4/19 - OFF (4) 19 4/20 vs. MIN 7: /21 vs. MIN 6:10 Car Sun Shade 21 4/22 vs. MIN 1:10 Mascot Socks (Kids 14 & under) 4/23 - OFF (5) 22 4/24 at BAL 7: /25 at BAL 7: /26 at BAL 7: /27 at BOS 7: /28 at BOS 4: /29 at BOS 1: /30 at DET 7: /1 at DET 7: /2 at DET 1:10 5/3 - OFF (6) 31 5/4 vs. TOR 7: /5 vs. TOR 6:10 Tropical Shirt 33 5/6 vs. TOR 1:10 Baseball Toss Game (Kids 14 & under) 5/7 - OFF (7) 34 5/8 vs. ATL 7: /9 vs. ATL 7:10 5/10 - OFF (8) 36 5/11 at BAL 7: /12 at BAL 7: /13 at BAL 1: /14 at KC 7: /15 at KC 8: /16 at KC 2: /17 at LAA 10: /18 at LAA 10: /19 at LAA 9: /20 at LAA 4:07 5/21 - OFF (9) 46 5/22 vs. BOS 7: /23 vs. BOS 7: /24 vs. BOS 7: /25 vs. BAL 7: /26 vs. BAL 4:10 Kevin Kiermaier STAR WARS Pop Vinyl 51 5/27 vs. BAL 1:10 Raymond Children's Book (Kids 14 & under) 52 5/28 at OAK 4: /29 at OAK 10: /30 at OAK 10: /31 at OAK 3: /1 at SEA 10: /2 at SEA 10: /3 at SEA 4:10 6/4 - OFF (10) 59 6/5 at WAS 7: /6 at WAS 1: /7 vs. SEA 7: /8 vs. SEA 7: /9 vs. SEA 4:10 Fred McGriff & Tino Martinez Bobblehead 64 6/10 vs. SEA 1:10 Boogie Board (Kids 14 & under) 65 6/11 vs. TOR 7: /12 vs. TOR 7: /13 vs. TOR 1: /14 at NYY 7: /15 at NYY 7: /16 at NYY 1: /17 at NYY 2: /18 at HOU 8: /19 at HOU 8: /20 at HOU 8:10 6/21 - OFF (11) 75 6/22 vs. NYY 7: /23 vs. NYY 4:10 Rays & Devil Rays Reversible Jersey 77 6/24 vs. NYY 1:10 Chris Archer Snapback Hat (Kids 14 & under) 78 6/25 vs. WAS 7: /26 vs. WAS 12:10 6/27 - OFF (12) 80 6/28 vs. HOU 7: /29 vs. HOU 7:10 POS. HOME # GAME FINAL WINNER LOSER W-L GA/GB ATT. CUM. 82 6/30 vs. HOU 4:10 Zubaz T-Shirt 83 7/1 vs. HOU 1:10 Wearable Rays Up Flag (Kids 14 & under) 84 7/2 at MIA 7: /3 at MIA 7: /4 at MIA 1:10 7/5 - OFF (13) 87 7/6 at NYM 7: /7 at NYM 4: /8 at NYM 1: /9 vs. DET 7: /10 vs. DET 7: /11 vs. DET 12: /12 at MIN 8: /13 at MIN 8: /14 at MIN 2: /15 at MIN 2:10 7/16 - All-Star Break 7/17 - All-Star Game Nationals Park (Washington Nationals) 7/18 - All-Star Break 7/19 - All-Star Break 97 7/20 vs. MIA 7: /21 vs. MIA 6:10 DJ Kitty Mascot Head 99 7/22 vs. MIA 1:10 Beach Tank Top (Kids 14 & under) 100 7/23 vs. NYY 7: /24 vs. NYY 7: /25 vs. NYY 12: /26 at BAL 7: /27 at BAL 7: /28 at BAL 7: /29 at BAL 1:05 7/30 - OFF (14) 107 7/31 vs. LAA 7: /1 vs. LAA 7: /2 vs. LAA 1: /3 vs. CWS 7: /4 vs. CWS 6:10 Akinori Iwamura Bobblehead 112 8/5 vs. CWS 1:10 Kevin Kiermaier Lunch Box (Kids 14 & under) 8/6 - OFF (15) 113 8/7 vs. BAL 7: /8 vs. BAL 7: /9 vs. BAL 7: /10 at TOR 7: /11 at TOR 4: /12 at TOR 1:07 8/13 - OFF (16) 119 8/14 at NYY 7: /15 at NYY 7: /16 at NYY 1: /17 at BOS 7: /18 at BOS 7: /19 at BOS 1: /20 vs. KC 7: /21 vs. KC 7: /22 vs. KC 7: /23 vs. KC 7: /24 vs. BOS 7: /25 vs. BOS 6:10 Wade Boggs Bobblehead 131 8/26 vs. BOS 1:10 DJ Kitty Slippers (Kids 14 & under) 8/27 - OFF (17) 132 8/28 at ATL 7: /29 at ATL 7:35 8/30 - OFF (18) 134 8/31 at CLE 7: /1 at CLE 7: /2 at CLE 4: /3 at TOR 7: /4 at TOR 7: /5 at TOR 7:07 9/6 - OFF (19) 140 9/7 vs. BAL 7: /8 vs. BAL 6:10 20th Anniversary Photo Viewer 142 9/9 vs. BAL 1:10 Snack N' Drink Cup (Kids 14 & under) 143 9/10 vs. CLE 7: /11 vs. CLE 7: /12 vs. CLE 1:10 9/13 - OFF (20) 146 9/14 vs. OAK 7: /15 vs. OAK 6:10 Tote Bag 148 9/16 vs. OAK 1:10 Toy Truck (Kids 14 & under) 149 9/17 at TEX 8: /18 at TEX 8: /19 at TEX 2: /20 at TOR 7: /21 at TOR 7: /22 at TOR 4: /23 at TOR 1: /24 vs. NYY 7: /25 vs. NYY 7: /26 vs. NYY 7: /27 vs. NYY 1: /28 vs. TOR 7: /29 vs. TOR 7:10 Dan Johnson Bobblehead 162 9/30 vs. TOR 3:10 PopSockets (Kids 14 & under) ALL SUNDAY GIVEAWAYS ARE PRESENTED TO THE FIRST 10,000 KIDS 14 & UNDER. 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