The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Drew Rasmussen (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for the signing of infielder Amed Rosario. Rasmussen won't return until the second half of the 2024 season after having an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last July. The 28-year-old looked great for the Rays in eight starts last year before getting hurt, posting a 2.62 ERA (2.54 FIP) and 1.05 WHIP with 11 walks and 47 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings pitched, but fantasy managers are going to have to wait until later this year to get another look at him. He's already had two Tommy John surgeries in his career, too, so expecting Rasmussen to pick up where he left off in 2023 would be pretty foolish.

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander is expecting left-hander Jeffrey Springs (elbow) to return around July or August this year, with right-hander Drew Rasmussen (elbow) returning sometime after that. Springs had Tommy John surgery in late April of last year, so when the 31-year-old does return, he'll most likely be on a strict innings limit to close out the season. He only made three starts in 2023 but was excellent, allowing only a run while striking out 24 in 16 innings. Rasmussen had an internal brace procedure on his elbow in July and probably won't pitch much in the second half in 2024 when he does return. The 28-year-old was solid with a 2.62 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings over eight starts last year before his injury, but fantasy managers are going to have to wait until 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (elbow) will undergo an internal brace procedure and won't return until the middle of next season. The organization was hopeful that Rasmussen could make a return this season. The right-hander has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a right flexor strain. He will avoid Tommy John surgery, but will still undergo a similar surgery. The recovery time for this surgery is slightly shorter, but Rasmussen still won't pitch until at least mid-season in 2024.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (elbow) has been placed on the 60-day injured list. This is shocking news after Rasmussen seemed fine after throwing seven scoreless innings on Thursday. The Rays have already placed Rasmussen on the 60-day injured list, which is never a good sign. Team president of baseball operations Erik Neander said they plan to shut down Rasmussen from throwing for eight weeks. Possibly, Rasmussen is heading in the same direction as fellow teammate Jeffrey Springs, who recently had Tommy John surgery. The loss of Rasmussen is obviously a big blow to both fantasy managers and the Rays rotation. Hopefully, the right-hander hasn't suffered a season-ending injury.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen had a fantastic start on Thursday, shutting down the New York Yankees in an 8-2 win. Rasmussen threw seven solid frames, allowing just two hits and no walks while striking out seven. He probably could've gone further, as he threw just 76 pitches, but we all know how the Rays operate by now. It was the second scoreless outing in a row for the 27-year-old after going through a bit of a rough patch in mid-late April. He is now 4-2 with a 2.62 ERA and 1.05 WHIP, and he has a 47:11 K:BB ratio over 44 IP. He pitches for a great team and has been fairly dependable so far, but he might not earn the number of wins you'd expect since he doesn't often go far into games. He's still a very good fantasy option, though.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen will take the mound against the Yankees in the Bronx on Thursday night. He hurled 5.2 scoreless innings of New York in his last start. In 14 innings against New York for his career, the 27-year-old has 19 strikeouts and is yet to give up a run versus the Yanks. The righty induces a lot of soft contact, registering a 28.4% hard-hit rate against him across 37.2 innings this year. After beating up on Athletics pitching, the Yankees are scoring 8.8 runs per game over their last four outings, but that shouldn't deter fantasy managers from starting Rasmussen against a team he's performed well against in his career.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was once again excellent on Sunday, earning his second win of the season after shutting down the Oakland Athletics. Rasmussen threw seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit and no walks, while adding eight punchouts. This outing followed a near equally impressive opening outing where the 27-year-old didn't allow a run through six frames. After a breakout 2022 season where Rasmussen had an 11-7 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP, the righty has opened 2023 just as strongly, tossing aside any speculation of regression.

The Tampa Bay Rays announced that right-hander Drew Rasmussen won't make the start in Game 162 of the regular season on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, and they will announce a starter after their game on Tuesday. With the Rays already locked into a wild-card spot in the American League, they have decided to save the 27-year-old for the postseason this weekend. Rasmussen has been excellent in his first full season for Tampa, going 11-7 with a 2.84 ERA (3.25 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP and a 125:31 K:BB in 146 innings pitched over 28 starts. He allowed 11 earned runs on 26 hits while walking four and striking out 22 in 29 1/3 frames in his final five starts of the 2022 regular season.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed four runs in six innings against the Houston Astros in his most recent outing on Monday. Rasmussen also gave up six hits and a home run on the day. He allowed just one walk and struck out three batters. The starter generated 11 swinging strikes on 85 pitches and logged a 25% CSW rate. For the season, the 26-year-old now owns a 2.92 ERA, a 3.25 FIP, 117 strikeouts, and 29 walks in 132.2 innings.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and placed on the paternity list. With Rasmussen leaving the team for a few days, JT Chargois will step in as the opener on Tuesday against Boston, but he won't have much fantasy appeal as a streamer. The 27-year-old Rasmussen could return to make his next start at some point this weekend against the New York Yankees. He's been very strong for the Rays and fantasy managers this year, going 9-4 with a 2.70 ERA (3.23 FIP), a 1.05 WHIP, 103 strikeouts and 27 walks in 116 2/3 innings over 23 starts in his first full season with the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was so close to throwing a perfect game during Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles. He retired the first 24 batters before Jorge Mateo doubled to kick off the ninth inning. After that, Rasmussen was lifted from the game, but it was a fantastic effort. The 27-year-old has allowed three or fewer runs in 18 of his 20 starts this season. He didn't get the perfect game, but should continue being a reliable option down the stretch of the season.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Drew Rasmussen (hamstring) will throw a simulated game on Saturday and could rejoin the starting rotation next week when the team plays at the Toronto Blue Jays for four games in five days. Rasmussen landed on the injured list on June 15 with a left hamstring strain, but he's looking at a return next week. The 26-year-old was dominant to kick off the year, but he had a 5.59 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 19 1/3 innings in his four starts before his hamstring injury. Still, he's sporting a 3.41 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and 16 walks in 58 innings over 12 starts overall and should be scooped up off the waiver wire if he was dropped by his previous owner.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out one over two innings in Game 3 of the American League Division Series 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision after surrendering six hits, including a solo blast to Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber. The 26-year-old allowed more than one earned run for the first time since July 5. He threw 33 pitches, landing 21 for strikes. Rasmussen could make another appearance in the ALDS if a Game 5 is necessary.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (4-1) allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two over five scoreless innings during Wednesday's 7-0 victory over the Houston Astros. The Rays right-hander was impressive once again and picked up his fourth win of the season. He cruised through five innings and didn't allow a base runner until the fifth frame. The 26-year-old fired 54 pitches, landing 42 for strikes. He finished the season strong, and had allowed one earned run or less each in seven of his last eight starts. Overall, Rasmussen finishes the 2021 campaign with a 2.84 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 73:25 K: BB across 76 innings.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings during Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision. The 26-year-old surrendered a solo blast to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the fifth inning. He was efficient on Tuesday, firing 52-of-70 pitches for strikes. The Rays right-hander owns a 3.04 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a 71:25 K: BB over 71 innings in 2021. Rasmussen continues to produce down the stretch, and fantasy managers can use him as a streamer next Wednesday against the Houston Astros.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (3-1) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three across five scoreless innings during Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He picked up his third win of the season. The 26-year-old threw only 52 pitches but dominated a loaded Blue Jays offense over five innings in Tuesday's win. Rasmussen owns a 3.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 68:24 K: BB across 66 innings in 2021. The Rays right-hander might not go deep into games but has pitched well enough to be used as a streamer in most leagues. Rasmussen is currently not scheduled for another start with the impending return of Shane McClanahan (back) from the 10-day injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (2-1) allowed one earned run on six hits and no walks while striking out two over five innings during Tuesday's 12-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He was terrific on Tuesday, limiting the Red Sox offense to one run over five innings to pick up his second win of the season. The 26-year-old owns a 3.25 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 65 strikeouts over 61 innings in 2021. He hasn't allowed more than one earned run in a game since July 5. Rasmussen will look to keep things going when he takes on the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend. Fantasy managers might want to avoid using Rasmussen as a streamer against a loaded Blue Jays offense.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen didn't walk anyone and allowed one earned run on three hits while striking out five across four innings during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision. The 26-year-old limited Boston to one earned run and exited the game after 74 pitches. Rasmussen has thrown exactly four innings each in three of his last four starts. The Rays right-hander owns a 3.38 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 63 strikeouts over 56 innings in 2021. Rasmussen can be used as a streamer in his next matchup at home against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out one across five innings during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He did not factor into the decision. The 26-year-old struck out one batter and exited after just 58 pitches. Rasmussen is expected to remain in the rotation and continues to be stretched out. Five innings, one run -- anybody's going to sign up for that," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just another good outing." The Rays right-hander owns a 3.46 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 52 strikeouts over 52 innings in 2021. Rasmussen is tentatively scheduled to face the Boston Red Sox at home on Monday.

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will continue to be utilized as a starting pitcher, manager Kevin Cash told reporters. He has started three games this season, with his most recent coming on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. He went just four innings but gave up only one run and added four strikeouts. Across 43 innings, he has a 3.98 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 21 walks. Rasmussen won't give much value to fantasy managers, as he hasn't gone more than four innings in any of his starts, but if the Rays do stretch him out longer, he will have value as a streaming option.