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SHANE BAZ #11 - PITCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
0-2 W-L •
1.43 WHIP •
4.21 ERA
0-2 W-L
1.43 WHIP
4.21 ERA
Goes seven innings in loss Baz (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Astros, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six.
Impact While he ultimately came away with the loss Tuesday, it was a solid outing from Baz, who delivered a season-high seven innings after he was tagged for four runs in just 4.1 frames against the Cardinals in his last start. The 25-year-old Baz now has a 4.21 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB through his first 36.1 innings this season. He's currently slated to face the A's on the road early next week in his next start.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Struggles early in no-decision Baz did not factor into the decision in a win over the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings while striking out two.
Impact Baz got beat up in the first inning after walking the leadoff man and then hitting Wilson Contreras with a pitch two batters later, eventually allowing three runs to come across in the frame. The right-hander was then tagged for another run in the third after allowing three consecutive batters to reach with two outs, and would fail to make it through five innings for the third time in six starts this season. Baz's two strikeouts on the night marked his second-lowest total of the season in that category and he's now issued multiple free passes in three of his last four outings. The rookie will look to secure his first win of the season when the Rays take on the Astros at home next week.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in no-decision Baz allowed two runs, six hits and one walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Friday.
Impact Baz ran into trouble in the fourth inning but otherwise worked in and out of trouble in another solid showing for the young right-hander. Baz is still looking for his first win of the season, but he's yet to allow more than three runs in any of his five starts. The 25-year-old has five or more strikeouts in four starts this season and will carry a 3.60 ERA into a matchup vs the Cardinals next week.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses quality start in no-decision Baz allowed two runs, two hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Friday.
Impact Baz struck out a season-high seven, but he was denied his first win of the campaign as he left the mound with the score tied 2-2. The 25-year-old gave up a two-run double to Jeimer Candelario in the first inning but would cruise from there. Baz has two quality starts in his four appearances this season, and he has 19 strikeouts in 19.2 innings.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses quality start in no-decision Baz allowed two runs, two hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Friday.
Impact Baz struck out a season-high seven but left with a 2-2 tie after six innings and failed to record his first win of the campaign. The 25-year-old gave up a two-run double to Jeimer Candelario in the first inning, and he would cruise over the next five innings, only allowing one hit. Baz now has two quality starts in his four appearances this season, and he has 19 strikeouts in 19.2 innings.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Five walks lead to early exit Baz did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Yankees, allowing no runs on four hits and five walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out one.
Impact On the plus side, Baz was able to keep the Yankees off the board during his first scoreless outing in three starts this season. However, he only recorded 10 outs while allowing nine batters to reach base, including a career-high five bases on balls. Baz has a pedigree for success as a former highly touted prospect, pitched well in Triple-A prior to his July 5 call-up, posting a 1.57 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 23 innings and should continue to receive opportunities to prove that success on the big-league level. His next start is tentatively slated to take place next weekend when the Rays host the Reds.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Can't complete fifth frame Baz allowed three runs six hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Thursday.
Impact Baz allowed solo homers to Austin Wells and Juan Soto in the second and third innings, respectively, but entered the fifth holding a 5-2 lead. He didn't stick around long enough to qualify for the victory, however, since he was removed in that frame with two runners on base and one out. It's not necessarily surprising that Baz was pulled in that situation given that it was just his second big-league appearance since his 2022 Tommy John surgery, though he had thrown only 68 pitches and demonstrated good control with 48 strikes after tossing 92 pitches in a six-inning win in his season debut July 5. It's not yet certain if Baz will remain in the rotation when Jeffrey Springs (elbow) returns to action, which could happen shortly after the All-Star break.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Remains in rotation Baz is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Yankees at Tropicana Field.
Impact Baz will make a second straight turn through the Tampa Bay rotation as he continues to fill the spot that belonged to Aaron Civale, who was traded to the Brewers last week. After being called up from Triple-A Durham on Friday to make his first start for the Rays since July 10, 2022, Baz struck out six while allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings in a loss to the Rangers. Though he maintains a hold on a rotation spot for now, Baz could still be at some risk of losing out on a starting role once Jeffrey Springs (elbow) eventually returns from the 60-day injured list.
JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Shane Baz returns to Rays with familiar stuff, new outlook After a “devastating” period spent sidelined and unable to compete, the young right-hander is determined to make the most of his talent and...
JULY 6 • TAMPABAY.COM
'Newfound gratitude': After 727 days, Baz logs quality start in MLB return ARLINGTON -- It had been 727 days since Shane Baz took his place atop a Major League mound when he toed the rubber to face Rangers leadoff m...
JULY 6 • MLB.COM
Shane Baz makes strong return but gets no help in Rays' loss to Rangers ARLINGTON, Texas - Rays teammates had hugs and hosannas for pitcher Shane Baz as he made an impressi...
JULY 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Loses despite quality start Baz (0-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and taking the loss against the Rangers.
Impact Making his first MLB appearance since July 10, 2022, Baz delivered a quality start on 92 pitches. He looked impressive outside of an ugly three-run third inning. His fastball averaged 96.2 mph and topped out at 99.1. Baz posted a 4.12 ERA with a 44:23 K:BB across 39.1 frames with Triple-A Durham prior to his promotion. The 25-year-old's spot in the rotation could be in question once Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is ready to return. As of now, Baz is in line to face the Yankees at home next week.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Loses despite quality start Baz (0-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Rangers.
Impact Making his first MLB appearance since July 10, 2022, Baz delivered a quality start on 92 pitches. He looked impressive outside of an ugly three-run third inning. His fastball averaged 96.2 mph and topped out at 99.1. Baz posted a 4.12 ERA with a 44:23 K:BB across 39.1 frames with Triple-A Durham prior to his promotion. The 25-year-old's spot in the rotation could be in question once Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is ready to return. As of now, Baz is in line to face the Yankees at home next week.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Officially recalled for start The Rays recalled Baz from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact He will start Friday in Texas against the Rangers, taking the rotation spot vacated by Aaron Civale, who was traded to the Brewers earlier this week. It will be the first major-league start since July of 2022 for Baz, who has been brought along slowly as he comes back from Tommy John surgery. The young right-hander had been heating up at Durham in June, collecting a 1.57 ERA and 35:10 K:BB across 23 innings. Baz will have a good shot to remain in the Rays' rotation for the rest of the season and needs to be picked up in any fantasy leagues where he's still available.
JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Taking Civale's spot in rotation Baz will be recalled from Triple-A Durham to take Aaron Civale's spot in the Rays' rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Prior to being traded to the Brewers, Civale's next turn was slated to be Friday in Texas. It's not clear whether Baz will start that day or another, but his return to the big leagues is imminent. Baz struggled in May at Durham with a 7.71 ERA and 9:13 K:BB over 16.1 innings, but he rebounded in June, collecting a 1.57 ERA and 35:10 K:BB across 23 frames. The Rays could be careful with his workload in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, but Baz should be rostered in all fantasy formats.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Could move up to big leagues Triple-A Durham scratched Baz from his scheduled start Tuesday, perhaps signaling that the Rays will call him up in the coming days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Baz was removed from his outing in order to be available as a depth option for the Rays in case the team needs to play a doubleheader Wednesday or Thursday against the Royals, as inclement weather is expected in Kansas City. Baz's health is not a concern, as he carries a 4.12 ERA and a 10.1 K/9 over 39.1 innings in 10 starts with Durham this season.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched from start Baz was scratched from his start with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Baz was removed from his outing in order to be available as a depth option for the Rays in case the team needs to play a doubleheader Wednesday or Thursday against the Royals as inclement is expected in Kansas City. Fantasy managers can rest easy as the right-hander is perfectly healthy, boasting a 4.12 ERA and a 10.1 K/9 over 39.1 innings in 10 starts with Durham this season.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Rays reinstated Baz (elbow) from the injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Durham.
Impact Baz has been on the injured list all season while completing the final stages of recovery from his July 2022 Tommy John surgery. The 24-year-old righty started four games at Triple-A during his rehab assignment, posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.92 WHIP while striking out eight batters and walking 11 through 12 innings. He'll remain with Durham despite being fully recovered, though there is still a possibility he contributes to the Rays' pitching staff later this season.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Completes four innings Baz (elbow) allowed one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out four across four innings during a rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
Impact This was Baz's best rehab appearance since starting the assignment May 4. He's still fighting his control, as he has walked 11 batters across 12 innings, though that shouldn't come as a significant surprise given his lengthy layoff since last pitching in a meaningful game. The Rays will likely want him to make at least one more start in the minors, but he could rejoin the big-league rotation in early June.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
39 pitches in first rehab start Baz (elbow/oblique) gave up three earned runs on three hits and one walk in three innings Saturday during a rehab start for Triple-A Durham. He failed to record a strikeout and bui...
Impact He gave up a two-run home run on a changeup to Forrest Wall, which accounted for the brunt of the damage. Baz averaged 95 mph on his fastball, per Thomas Nestco of TJ Stats, and he will probably need to make several more rehab starts before rejoining the big-league rotation.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' Shane Baz accepts the 'lesser of two evils' in comeback The right-hander feels great and would love to start the season in the big leagues. But he knows the Rays have to slowly build him back up,...
FEBRUARY 17 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Throwing bullpens Baz (elbow) is long tossing and throwing bullpens as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Impact Baz underwent the procedure in late September of last year, but there's been no talk of him trying to return quickly enough to pitch in the playoffs. The fact that he's ramping up this far from spring training bodes well for his readiness for the start of next season, however.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What Rays' Shane Baz is up to during rehab from 2022 Tommy John surgery Notes | The right-hander expects to be “full-go,” by spring 2024. Plus, Jason Adam is throwing after his oblique injury, and Manuel Margot i...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Transferred to 60-day IL Baz was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Rays on Thursday with a right elbow UCL tear, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Braden Bristo. Baz will be out until 2024 as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
