Athletics begin series at Rays as roster adjustments take place
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Oakland Athletics face the Tampa Bay Rays in the series opener at Tropicana Field on September 15, 2026. Following a successful homestand, the Athletics are set to start right-hander Jack Perkins, who has struggled this season with a 3-11 record and 6.53 ERA. The team made a roster change, placing rookie left-hander Gage Jump on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement, concluding his first MLB season. The Rays counter with Griffin Jax, who is transitioning to a starting role and has a favorable history against the Athletics.
- •Jack Perkins starts for the Athletics, seeking consistency.
- •Griffin Jax, with a 0.68 ERA against the Athletics, makes his first career start against them.
- •Gage Jump ends his first MLB season on the injured list.
- •Athletics line-up unchanged from recent series win over Mariners.
- •The game is part of the Athletics' final road trip of the season.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Game #151: Athletics at Rays Game Thread
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