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Rays pitchers Blake Morgan and Jacob Kisting earn weekly honors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:05 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Rays pitchers Blake Morgan and Jacob Kisting earn weekly honors

Summary

Tampa Bay Rays prospects Blake Morgan and Jacob Kisting have been recognized for their outstanding performances in the minors. Morgan, pitching for the Charleston RiverDogs, earned Pitcher of the Week honors in the Carolina League after a seven-inning scoreless effort, including nine strikeouts. Kisting, playing for the Bowling Green HotRod, was named the South Atlantic League pitcher of the week following a 6.2-inning performance with no runs allowed and eight strikeouts. Both pitchers showcase the depth of the Rays' farm system, which is currently rated the 10th best in baseball according to MLB Pipeline.

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By the Numbers

•Blake Morgan was named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week.
•Morgan pitched seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.
•Jacob Kisting received South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week honors.
•Kisting allowed no runs in 6.2 innings with eight strikeouts.
•The Rays have the 10th-best farm system in baseball.

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What they're saying

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The Rays' farm system continues to show its depth. Pitchers Blake Morgan and Jacob Kisting both earned Pitcher of the Week honors after dominant outings, highlighting why Tampa Bay remains one of baseball's deepest organizations even beyond its Top-30 prospects.
— Yahoo Sports

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