Rays Pitcher Ryan Pepiot Sidelined with Calf Injury After Game Incident
Tampa Bay Rays face rotation adjustments as starter Ryan Pepiot likely heads to the injured list following a line drive impact.
- Ryan Pepiot was struck by a 107.5 mph line drive from NY Mets' Starling Marte, leading to a probable IL stint.
- Initial tests showed no broken bones, but ongoing soreness prompted further scans.
- Taj Bradley, recently recovered from a pectoral strain, is set to take Pepiot's place in the rotation.
- The injury has caused uncertainty in the Rays' pitching lineup ahead of their series against the Yankees.
- Reliever Edwin Uceta showcased strong performance, potentially offsetting some rotation disruptions.