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Jonny DeLuca homered off Mason Miller to tie it in the ninth and Jorge Mateo singled in the winning run in the 11th as Tampa Bay finished a sweep.

MLB News / DRaysBay / August 30

Hip Hip Jorge! Mateo finishes what DeLuca started: Rays 5, Padres 4

The game was over. Samad Taylor had caught Jonny DeLuca’s fly ball at Tropicana Field’s short left-field wall with two outs in the ninth and the San Diego Padres leading by two.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 25

The Quiet Excellence and Evolution of Jonny DeLuca

The Tampa Bay Rays' trading of Tyler Glasnow in the 2023-2024 offseason continued the usual roster churn trend Tampa Bay is known for. The frontline starter’s expiring contract was replaced by the major-league-ready Ryan Pepiot, who instantly became a prominent arm in the rotation.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 21

Jonny DeLuca's late 2-run shot lifts Rays over Nationals

Jonny DeLuca slugged a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays strengthened their MLB-best home record with Sunday afternoon's 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Nationals in St.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Jonny DeLuca To Miss Six To Eight Weeks With Hamstring Strain

The Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the ten-day injured list with a right hamstring strain yesterday. He’s going to miss far more than ten days, however.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

IL Transactions: DeLuca, Winn, Coulombe, Baddoo

Here’s the round-up of some players departing and joining the injured list on Sunday… The Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 23) due to a right hamstring strain, and called up Victor Mesa Jr.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Rays Lose Player to Injury Before Yankees Game

The Tampa Bay Rays picked up another big win on Friday night, but the victory may have come with a costly setback. Outfielder Jonny DeLuca exited the Rays’ 4-2 win over the New York Yankees after suffering a right hamstring injury during the seventh inning.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 24

Rays OF Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) placed on 10-day IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Rays’ Erik Neander discusses outfield, catcher

As the Rays map out their offseason plans, the front office has an area of the roster they’re highlighting as the priority.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13, 2025

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 9, 2025

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Cowser, DeLuca, O’Neill

It’s been a tough season for the Orioles, both in the record books and on the injury front. Baltimore lost two outfielders to the IL on August 8, adding to the woes.

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

Rays designate pitcher for assignment to make room for Tristan Peters

The Rays announced that they have placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 7, with a left hamstring strain. They have selected fellow outfielder Tristan Peters to take his active roster spot.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 26, 2025

Rays Gameday (Saturday): Jonny DeLuca 'Excited' To Be Back in Rays' Lineup

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The season was just nine days old when Tampa Bay center fielder Jonny DeLuca strained his right shoulder. He was put on the 10-day injured list on April 7, and the thought at the time was that he wouldn't be out long.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30, 2025

Rays option Chandler Simpson

The Rays optioned top prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham this afternoon. That opens a spot on the active roster for Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27, 2025

Rays sign Andrew Stevenson to minor league contract

Outfielder Andrew Stevenson has signed a minor league contract with the Rays, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. This marks his return to affiliated ball after spending time in both NPB and the Mexican League.

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

Rays' Jonny DeLuca to miss two to four weeks due to shoulder strain

The Rays announced Tuesday that center fielder Jonny DeLuca has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Manager Kevin Cash tells Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that DeLuca is likely to miss two to four weeks.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / April 8, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays Outfielder Jonny DeLuca Hits Injured List After Red-Hot Start

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Tuesday morning. DeLuca had served as the Rays' starting center fielder in seven of their first eight games this season, already notching one defensive run saved in that limited action.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / March 4, 2025

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Despite plenty of factors working against them – one of the league’s lowest payrolls, minimal attendance/revenue, playing in the AL East – the Tampa Bay Rays always seem to find themselves in the playoff mix.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 20, 2024