Rays place pitcher Griffin Jax on injured list with elbow discomfort
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays announced the placement of pitcher Griffin Jax on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort. This move, made on August 9, is retroactive to August 7, following Jax being scratched from a scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners. In his absence, Casey Legumina filled in as the starter, helping the Rays secure a 3-2 victory over the Mariners. Jax has made 29 appearances this season, recording a 3.63 ERA and 100 strikeouts. Rays manager Kevin Cash stated that initial tests suggested the injury is not ligament-related, and Jax showed signs of improvement. He will see a doctor for further evaluation.
- •Griffin Jax placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow discomfort.
- •Casey Legumina started in Jax's place in a 3-2 win over Seattle.
- •Jax has a 3.63 ERA with 100 strikeouts over 29 games this season.
- •Initial tests indicate Jax's injury isn't ligament-related.
- •Jax will see a doctor for further evaluation on August 10.
- 10:03 PMESPN MLB — Rays put RHP Jax on IL due to elbow discomfort
- 9:47 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Rays Place Griffin Jax On 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Rays place right-hander Griffin Jax on injured list with elbow discomfort
"The Tampa Bay Rays placed pitcher Griffin Jax on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow discomfort. The move, retroactive to Thursday, comes a day after Jax was scratched from his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners. Reliever Casey Legumina made the start instead, as the Rays employed a bullpen day in their 3-2 win over Seattle.
"The reliever-turned-starter is sidelined due to elbow discomfort. Check out MLB Trade Rumors for more details on Jax's absence.
"The Rays placed pitcher Griffin Jax on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow discomfort.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 9, 2026, 10:03 PMRays put RHP Jax on IL due to elbow discomfort
The Rays placed pitcher Griffin Jax on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow discomfort.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 9, 2026, 9:47 PMRays Place Griffin Jax On 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
The reliever-turned-starter is sidelined due to elbow discomfort. Check out MLB Trade Rumors for more details on Jax's absence.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:43 PMRays place right-hander Griffin Jax on injured list with elbow discomfort
The Tampa Bay Rays placed pitcher Griffin Jax on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow discomfort. The move, retroactive to Thursday, comes a day after Jax was scratched from his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners. Reliever Casey Legumina made the start instead, as the Rays employed a bullpen day in their 3-2 win over Seattle.
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