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Taj Bradley Shows the Tampa Bay Rays What They Are Missing in 2025 Triple-A Debut

There's no doubt Taj Bradley must have felt he had something to prove to the Tampa Bay Rays, who optioned him to the Triple-A Durham Bulls on July 24. And he proved it Wednesday in his season debut for the Bulls.

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Which starting pitchers are Cubs interested in ahead of trade deadline?

The Cubs are known to be in the market for starting pitching help, and it’s not very hard to see why. Justin Steele has been out for nearly the entire season after undergoing surgery on his UCL and won’t be back until sometime next year.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 24

Rays demote RHP Taj Bradley after rough start

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned right-hander Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham following a poor start Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. Bradley, 24, surrendered four runs on four hits and three walks and only recorded five outs before getting pulled.

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Rays Roster Updates: Taj Bradley optioned, depth RP Joey Krehbiel traded

Also, newcomer Fairchild to IL. After last night’s frustrating loss to the White Sox, the Rays have elected to option Taj Bradley to the minors to work on further developing his pitch mix, which is currently a little lacking on an effective third choice.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Rays pitcher gets demoted minutes after bad start against White Sox

Getting shelled by the Chicago White Sox really did a number on one Tampa Bay Rays pitcher. Rays right-hander Taj Bradley had a horrific start on Wednesday against the White Sox at George M.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Rays option struggling young starter after rough outing

He didn’t make it out of the second inning Wednesday. He gave up four hits and three walks, allowing four runs in an inning and two-thirds.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 19

Bradley, Rays Bats Sparkle in 11-1 Rout of Orioles to Start Second Half

TAMPA, Fla. — There isn't a team in baseball that's knocked around Taj Bradley quite like the Baltimore Orioles have. On Friday night, though, the Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher turned the tables.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

What are the Rays' trade deadline plans?

The Rays stumbled into the All-Star break. The Red Sox swept them in a four-game set at Fenway to conclude the first half. Tampa Bay has dropped 11 of their past 14 games.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 17

Player of the Series: Taj Bradley

In a dud of a series, Bradley’s performance stood out With a few days to think about it, the Rays series in Boston was just not a good time. The team was

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rays rumors: The next trade Tampa Bay could make after Orioles deal

The Tampa Bay Rays, famous for their aggressive and often unconventional approach to roster management, could be preparing for another significant move following their recent acquisition of right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Rays Reportedly Open To Offers On Taj Bradley

The Rays are routinely one of the league’s most creative teams, and a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale this morning suggests that they figure to remain flexible this summer even after being aggressive to add right-hander Bryan Baker to their bullpen in a trade with the Orioles last week.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Cardinals Potential Deadline Suitor for Rays Starting Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals are a potential suitor for Tampa Bay Rays Taj Bradley at the upcoming Trade Deadline. A report by ESPN Insider Jeff Passan linked the 24-year-old right-handed starting pitcher to the Cardinals.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / July 11

Thoughts on the Taj Bradley, Cardinals connection

For the last two years, I have been advocating for the Cardinals to sell at the trade deadline and cash in on the value of key players to build for the future, the reason being that I don’t see the Cardinals winning a World Series title as currently constructed.

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Cardinals Projected to Acquire Former Rays' Top Pitching Prospect

With the MLB trade deadline now just three weeks away, it's still anybody's guess as to how the Cardinals will attack this year's deadline. St. Louis is only a game and a half out of the final NL Wild Card spot, and first place in the NL Central is still within reach.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 8

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History: Tampa Bay Rays Career Strikeout Leaders Since 1998

Updated June 24, 2025, 9:05 a.m. ET TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay pitcher Taj Bradley reached a bit of a milestone earlier back in April when he became the 22nd pitcher in Rays history to cross the 300-strikeout mark.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 24

Danny Jansen's HR backs Taj Bradley gem as Rays top Royals

Taj Bradley retired the first 16 batters he faced and yielded two hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings, while Danny Jansen clubbed a two-run homer and had three RBIs as the Tampa Bay Rays kept the Kansas City Royals winless at home in June with Tuesday night's 5-1 victory.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / June 24

Rays take advantage of strong pitching as road success continues

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 18

Rays Righty Taj Bradley, Facing Orioles, Looks To Bounce Back From Brutal Stretch

TAMPA, Fla. — The last five weeks on the mound have proved to be anything but ideal for Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Taj Bradley. In his last seven games, the 24-year-old is 1-3 with a 4.26 ERA.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 7

Rays' Taj Bradley hopes to build on great outing vs. Marlins

The Tampa Bay Rays' recent climb in the standings has centered around their strong pitching, and suddenly everyone is chipping in. A key component of the American League East club's surge, starting pitcher Taj Bradley will be on display Saturday afternoon when the team continues its three-game series against the Miami Marlins in Tampa.