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Tampa Bay Rays prepare for final playoff push

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays prepare for final playoff push

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays currently lead the AL East as they look to secure a first-round bye in the postseason. Team performance in several statistical categories will influence their depth in October. While the club ranks second in the league in converting batted balls into outs, their rate has fluctuated since August. The bullpen has demonstrated strength with a 97.1% success rate in saves and holds since August 1, though middle relief options continue to undergo evaluation. Management may shift starting pitchers including Jax, McClanahan, and Seymour into relief roles to bolster the staff for the postseason. The team remains focused on refining run prevention and offensive efficiency as the regular season concludes.

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Status Watch

•Tampa Bay holds the lead in the AL East standings.
•The bullpen maintained a 97.1% success rate in saves and holds since August 1.
•The team converts 68.6% of batted balls into outs on the season.
•Starting pitchers may transition to relief roles to provide additional depth for the postseason.
•Middle relief performance remains an area of focus for the coaching staff.

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What they're saying

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August and September are two of the most important months of the regular season for contenders. Rosters are galvanized in August following the trade deadline, and teams jockey for a higher postseason seed in September. There aren’t too many “punt” games this time of the year now that magic numbers are counting down and managers […]
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