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The Tampa Bay Rays have activated left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger and added him to their World Series roster, with right-hander Brody Hopkins removed in the corresponding move, via the MLB transaction log.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 12

Rays drop LHP Garrett Cleavinger in single change to ALCS roster

The Tampa Bay Rays made one change to their American League Championship Series on Monday by dropping left-hander Garrett Cleavinger. The Rays will stick with the same 12-pitcher staff they had during the AL Division Series and add rookie right-hander Brody Hopkins.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 12

Rays Make Surprising Roster Move in Bullpen Ahead of ALCS

The Tampa Bay Rays are taking on the Cleveland Guardians in the 2026 American League Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line. How both teams got to this spot is opposite.

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Guardians, Rays each make one roster change for ALCS

The Rays add rookie RHP Brody Hopkins, drop Garrett Cleavinger while the Guardians add RHP Slade Cecconi to their AL Championship Series rosters.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 7

Garrett Cleavinger is still a great pitcher

Garrett Cleavinger had a 3.31 ERA and 3.40 FIP through July. Since the beginning of August, however, the results haven’t been there, with a 10.38 ERA and 6.79 FIP.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 5

Rays place LHP Garrett Cleavinger (forearm) on IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm tightness. Cleavinger has made 51 relief appearances for the Rays this season with a 4.79 ERA and 1.427 WHIP.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 5

Rays Lose Key Relief Pitcher to IL With Forearm Tightness

The Tampa Bay Rays have not had great luck when it comes to the health of their pitching staff. There have been hurlers on and off the injured list all season, with the Rays having their projected staff together for zero games this season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Rays make injury decision before Giants clash

The Tampa Bay Rays made a roster decision Saturday, strengthening their bullpen ahead of their second game of a three-game series vs. the San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Rays Designate Yoendrys Gomez, Activate Garrett Cleavinger

The Rays have designated right-hander Yoendrys Gomez for assignment, the Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin writes. The move opens up a space on the 40-man roster to be used at a later date, and also creates 26-man roster space for Garrett Cleavinger‘s activation from the 15-day injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 4

Injury to Key Relief Pitcher Comes at Bad Time with Rays' Bullpen Struggling

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 3

Rays place LHP Garrett Cleavinger (calf tightness) on IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed reliever Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-day injured list Friday with right calf tightness. The move is retroactive to Tuesday for the 31-year-old left-hander, who is 1-1 with a 7.71 ERA in three appearances.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 17

Rays Relief Pitcher Reportedly Drawing Trade Interest Around MLB

The Tampa Bay Rays were incredibly active this offseason when it came to shaking up their roster via trades. They were part of nine different trades this offseason, as shared by Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) in his recent report cards piece.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 16

Rays LHP Garrett Cleavinger drawing trade interest

Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic dropped a surprising note that the Rays lone lefty reliever Garrett Cleavinger is evidently drawing strong trade interest this week, in sourcing likely derived from a couple teams pushing for the acquisition.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Rays’ Garrett Cleavinger Drawing Trade Interest

Teams interested in left-handed bullpen help have been calling the Rays about Garrett Cleavinger, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal writes. There isn’t any indication that a deal is close, and Rosenthal didn’t specify any clubs in pursuit of Cleavinger’s services.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 15

Rays drawing trade interest in K machine who ranks near top of league

As the Tampa Bay Rays work through payroll constrictions, they always have to find creative ways to stay competitive. Entering spring training, rumblings of another sneaky Rays trade are starting to get louder.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 19

Yankees’ Architecture: Signing 2 Boras Clients In the Same Offseason?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8, 2025

Rays promote former second-round pick

The Rays have called left-hander Ian Seymour up from Triple-A Durham, with right-hander Cole Sulser optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / January 9, 2025

Veteran Relief Pitcher Garrett Cleavinger Avoids Arbitration With Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays and veteran relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger have settled on a $1.3 million salary to avoid arbitration, FanSided's Robert Murray reported Thursday morning.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 17, 2024

New York Yankees 'Have Eyed' AL East Rival's Solid Lefty Reliever

The Tampa Bay Rays appear to be open for business ahead of the July 30 MLB Trade Deadline, which could benefit the New York Yankees. The AL East rival Rays, who are still in the Wild Card race at 48-48 and 5.5 games back of the third and final spot, already shipped out righty relief pitcher Phil Maton to the New York Mets a week ago.