The Angels, meanwhile, are 23-36 and absolutely not supposed to be the team carrying momentum into a series finale at the Trop. But here we are. They've won 3 of their last 5 and just hung a touchdown plus an extra point on a McClanahan-less Rays staff. The catch: Zach Neto left Saturday's win with whiplash and is day-to-day, and the lineup is already missing Nolan Schanuel, Travis d'Arnaud, and Yoan Moncada. The depth is being stretched and stretched again.
- Day-To-DayZach Neto (SS) — Neto was removed from Saturday's 14-3 win against the Rays due to whiplash, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.05/30
- 10-Day-ILNolan Schanuel (1B) — An MRI on Schanuel's left ankle revealed tendinitis, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.05/28
- 10-Day-ILYoan Moncada (3B) — Moncada isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.05/22
- 10-Day-ILTravis d'Arnaud (C) — D'Arnaud (foot) told reporters Saturday that he does not have a timetable for his return from the 10-day injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.05/16
- 60-Day-ILBen Joyce (RP) — Manager Kurt Suzuki said Tuesday that Joyce (shoulder) has resumed his throwing program in Arizona, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.05/26
- 60-Day-ILYusei Kikuchi (SP) — Kikuchi (shoulder) said Wednesday that he's slated to begin a throwing program soon and expressed hope that he'll be able to return to the Angels early in the second half of the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.05/22
- 60-Day-ILRobert Stephenson (RP) — The Angels announced that Stephenson underwent ligament and flexor repair surgery on his right elbow Wednesday and is likely to miss the remainder of the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.05/08
- 60-Day-ILAnthony Rendon (3B) — The Angels placed Rendon (hip) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.05/08
- Day-To-DayGriffin Jax (RP) — Jax was diagnosed with a back contusion following his removal from Tuesday's game against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.05/27
- Day-To-DayAustin Vernon (RP) — The Rays have shut Vernon down from throwing due to right elbow soreness, per MLB.com.05/08
- Day-To-DayKeyshawn Askew (RP) — no05/08
- Day-To-DayTre' Morgan (1B) — Triple-A Durham placed Morgan on the 7-day injured list with a quad injury, Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline reports.05/08
- Day-To-DayAlfredo Zarraga (RP) — no05/08
- 10-Day-ILJonny DeLuca (RF) — DeLuca is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.05/25
- 10-Day-ILJake Fraley (RF) — Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Fraley (hernia) will require surgery and will face a recovery timeline of 6-to-8 weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.05/18
- 15-Day-ILJesse Scholtens (RP) — Scholtens was charged with a blown save and dropped to 5-3 on the season in Monday's 9-7 loss to the Orioles in 13 innings after yielding five runs (three earned) on four hits across 1.1 frames. He struck out one batter.05/27
- 60-Day-ILManuel Rodriguez (RP) — Rodriguez (elbow) has no timetable to progress to facing live hitters, MLB.com reports.05/30
- 60-Day-ILSteven Wilson (RP) — The Rays hope Wilson (back) will be able to start bullpen sessions June 8, MLB.com reports.05/30
- 60-Day-ILEdwin Uceta (RP) — Manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Uceta (shoulder) suffered a setback and received a PRP injection, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.05/29
- 60-Day-ILMichael Grove (RP) — Grove (shoulder) started a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League Rays on Saturday.05/28
- 60-Day-ILGavin Lux (LF) — The Rays transferred Lux (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.05/27
- 60-Day-ILRyan Pepiot (SP) — Pepiot will undergo surgery on his right hip May 13 and miss the rest of the 2026 season, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.05/08
Tampa's injury list is uglier. The bullpen has been gutted — Manuel Rodriguez, Steven Wilson, Edwin Uceta, and Michael Grove are all on the 60-day, Griffin Jax is dealing with a back contusion, and Jesse Scholtens is on the 15-day after that 13-inning meltdown in Baltimore. The outfield is light too with Jonny DeLuca (hamstring, 6-to-8 weeks) and Jake Fraley (hernia surgery) both shelved. Cash has been working with duct tape and Craig Kimbrel.
The market still respects the arm: Tampa is -163 on DraftKings with the total at 7.5, which feels about right given who's pitching. The real read is whether McClanahan can go deep enough to keep the patchwork bullpen out of high-leverage spots. If he gives them 6, the Rays probably take this back. If Kochanowicz hangs around and the Angels get to the middle innings, Saturday could rhyme.