Transaction: We claimed OF
Alek Thomas on waivers from Arizona and DFA'd OF
Michael A. Taylor, who was unimpressive in his handful of appearances for us. Thomas didn't live up to his prospect potential in the desert but is a younger option with more upside.
Game 1:
Well this was a remarkable game. Not only did McClanahan extend his shutout streak to start the season to 33 1/3 innings but he no-hit Boston for 7 innings. He's allowed a ridiculous 8 hits so far this season and obviously his .103 BABIP is not sustainable but it's been quite a ride to enjoy. The team lost the combined no-hitter in the 9th when Bender gave up a hit and then they lost Bender, who sprained his elbow and will be out a couple weeks. And as you can see the offense had a field day including a big game for Alek Thomas in his Rays debut, going 3-5 with a homer and 3 RBI.
Game 2:
Transactions: DeLuca and Pepiot completed their suspensions so Mangum and Englert were optioned back to Durham. Englert went toe-to-toe with Garrett Crochet before it all fell apart in the 6th.
Game 3:
Rays got their second one-hitter in three days.
Game 4:
Rays had to settle for a split, not a terrible result in Fenway.
Players of the Week:
AL: Kyle Manzardo (CLE), 15-28, 2 HR, 5 RBI
NL: Bo Bichette (SD), 11-22, 1 HR, 7 RBI
MLB News: Cleveland reliever Cade Smith will miss 8 weeks with a bone spur in his elbow.