Tampa Bay Rays adjust pitching staff amid concerns over Ian Seymour

The Tampa Bay Rays are assessing their pitching depth as they approach the postseason with several key arms sidelined. Ian Seymour has struggled recently, allowing nine home runs over his last five starts, including two during a three-inning outing against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The team is managing injuries to Shane McClanahan, Manny Rodriguez, and Garrett Cleavinger, while other staff members have faced recent availability issues due to illness. To address these gaps, the organization is looking toward younger options like Ty Johnson, who recorded two strikeouts during a scoreless debut against Texas on Sunday. With the playoffs approaching, the Rays must determine if the current roster can maintain effectiveness despite the high home run rate displayed by members of the rotation. The front office faces a short window to finalize their pitching plan before the postseason schedule begins.

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