Nasty Scene As Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Pukes All Over The Mound In The Middle Of The Game

Jonathan Heasley. Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Nasty Scene As Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Pukes All Over The Mound In The Middle Of The Game

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated May 28, 2026 4:40 PM ET

A Tampa Bay Rays pitcher had a unique performance in his first MLB appearance in two seasons. One would think he was a rookie making his debut, but at 29, Heasley has multiple games under his belt.

On Wednesday, the right-hander starred in a bizarre moment. Just three pitches into his outing against the Baltimore Orioles, Heasley threw up on the mound.

It wasn’t a one-time thing. He let it loose on three different occasions in the first inning, which made the Rays’ training staff go to his aid.

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Why Did Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Jonathan Heasley Throw Up On the Mound?

Jonathan Heasley. Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Contrary to what many might have thought, that is actually common for Heasley. Rays Baseball sideline reporter Ryan Bass explained that the pitcher has been known for having a weak stomach.

“Heasley actually talked about this with us pregame when he arrived here,” Bass said during the TV broadcast as Heasley was evaluated. “This is something he’s actually is regularly known for. He actually did hurl on the field when he was with [Triple-A] Durham.

“He said when he used to play high school football, it would happen regularly. He just has a weak stomach. It sometimes happens when his nerves kick up a little bit. He said, ‘I’m totally fine.’”

The pitcher stayed in the game, pitching the Rays’ final four innings. He allowed eight hits and five earned runs while striking out two batters in an 11-2 loss.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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