Overview
- Tampa Bay selected Jonathan Heasley’s contract from Triple‑A Durham hours before his outing on Wednesday, and he made his first big‑league appearance since 2024.
- Heasley vomited on the mound during the fifth inning, was evaluated by Rays trainers, drank fluids and remained in the game to finish four innings.
- Heasley allowed eight hits and five earned runs over four innings while the Rays fell 11-2 to the Orioles, a game in which Baltimore’s Blaze Alexander drove in six runs.
- Veteran starter Steven Matz also struggled, giving up six earned runs in three innings, leaving Tampa Bay’s rotation and bullpen needs exposed.
- Heasley has documented prior episodes of vomiting in games and told team staff about the issue before the start, a pattern that added to public focus on his health rather than his performance.