Former Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz is officially in the 2026 World Series with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays advanced to the World Series with a 4-2 series victory over the Cleveland Guardians when they defeated Cleveland 7-3 on Monday night to clinch the franchise’s third World Series berth. The Rays lost […] The post Former Blue Jays 14-Win Pitcher in 2026 World Series for Rays appeared first on HEAVY.

This is one contract the Rays may regret.

Despite an off day, the Tampa Bay Rays aren't shaking up their rotation, instead opting for an opener to start their series with the Baltimore Orioles.

When looking at MLB pitchers’ statistics, read the ERA column last. This is about how guys are actually pitching, based on xERA, strikeout-minus-walk rate, barrels allowed, not what the scoreboard has let them get away with. And seven of these…

The struggling left-hander was struggling mightily with a 6.28 ERA this season.

The Tampa Bay Rays attempted to boost their pitching staff this past offseason by signing left-hander Steven Matz to a two-year, $15 million contract. In his most recent outing, he took the mound against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. On Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that the Rays are placing Matz on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.

Steven Matz of the Tampa Bay Rays will be heading to the injured list.

Bryan Baker has been one of the Rays' biggest surprises in 2026. While Tampa Bay searches for consistency, the veteran closer has delivered elite production with 19 saves and a sub-2.00 ERA, giving the front office confidence as it evaluates potential trade deadline upgrades.

Are the struggles of a pitcher a reason for the Tampa Bay Rays to be concerned?