Tampa Bay Rays place Steven Matz on 15-day injured list

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays place Steven Matz on 15-day injured list
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The Tampa Bay Rays have placed pitcher Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 24, due to a left ankle sprain. Matz struggled this season, recording a 6.28 ERA, and has allowed 15 runs in 8 2/3 innings in June. In his last appearance, he yielded five runs in two innings against the Kansas City Royals. The Rays recalled Michael Grove from Triple-A Durham to take Matz's spot on the active roster.

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  • Steven Matz recorded a 6.28 ERA this season with the Rays.
  • Matz serves a 15-day injured list stint due to an ankle sprain.
  • The Rays recalled Michael Grove to replace Matz on the roster.
  • Matz allowed 15 runs in June over 8 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His last outing saw him give up five runs in two innings.
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The struggling left-hander was struggling mightily with a 6.28 ERA this season.

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