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Ty Johnson earns International League Player of the Week honors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:29 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Ty Johnson earns International League Player of the Week honors
Summary

Ty Johnson of the Tampa Bay Rays has been named the International League Pitcher of the Week after a strong performance with the Durham Bulls. In his latest start, Johnson pitched five hitless innings and struck out nine batters. This recognition adds to the Rays' reputation for having a deep and successful farm system, marking the fifth consecutive week a player from the organization has received a weekly award. Johnson, 24, has a 2.64 ERA over nine starts this season and is considered a promising prospect, possibly reaching the majors next season. The Bulls will continue their schedule with a homestand against the Gwinnett Stripers beginning Tuesday.

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  • •Ty Johnson named International League Pitcher of the Week.
  • •Struck out nine in five hitless innings during his latest start.
  • •Holds a 2.64 ERA and 3-1 record this season.
  • •Part of a strong rotation alongside other top Rays prospects.
  • •Durham Bulls face Gwinnett Stripers next on Tuesday.
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  • 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Prospect Ty Johnson Named International League Pitcher of the Week
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The Rays' farm system continues to prove why it's one of baseball's deepest. Triple-A pitcher Ty Johnson became the latest Tampa Bay prospect to earn Player of the Week honors, extending the organization's impressive streak of minor league success.

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