Rays 2025 outlook: 77-85, but Edwin Uceta's late-season surge reshapes the bullpen narrative. He finished 10-3 with a 3.70 ERA and 103 Ks in 76 innings, logging a 1.70 ERA over his final 30 appearances with a 36.7% strikeout rate and 21 holds. That late-flare made him one of only a handful of Rays relievers ever to post 10+ wins, 100+ strikeouts and 20 holds in a season, a testament to the bullpen’s hidden upside.

With Junior Caminero, Jonathan Aranda, and Chandler Simpson providing youth, and Ryan Pepiot, Drew Rasmussen, Ian Seymour, and Shane Baz anchoring a rising rotation, Tampa Bay head toward the offseason with momentum. Griffin Jax could anchor the bullpen if he recaptures his Twins form, while Uceta’s finish offers a blueprint for a stronger 2026 season.

Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum supplied the early punch for Tampa Bay, with Lowe belting his 31st homer and Mangum adding a solo shot as the Rays jumped in front of Baltimore. The Rays chased a no-hitter into the seventh, stifling the Orioles through six innings before Tyler O’Neill broke it with a leadoff single off Griffin Jax. A sturdy Rays bullpen carried the shutout run into late innings, while the Rays countered with a 6-2 win that highlighted their power and bullpen depth.

Fantasy-wise, Lowe’s 30+ homer pace remains the centerpiece, and Mangum’s rising power adds a clear extra-base threat behind the big slugger. The night also underscored Shane Baz’s return-to-form arc and the bullpen’s ability to bridge nine scoreless frames, setting up a tantalizing pitching duel with Drew Rasmussen against Cade Povich in the finale.

Overall, this game gave Rays managers several actionable takeaways: keep Lowe rolling in the heart of the order, monitor Mangum’s breakout potential, and watch Rays relievers maintain the late-inning edge while Baltimore adjusts its lineup for the next meeting.

Chandler Simpson stayed hot with a second straight 3-hit game, lifting his average to .301 as the Rays shut out Toronto 4-0 to split the series. Baz spun five scoreless innings and the bullpen closed the door, with Lowe and Williams supplying early insurance and a fourth-inning homer to pad the lead.

Toronto’s offense stalled; Guerrero Jr. remains homerless in 12 games. Bassitt exited after 4 1/3 with three runs allowed. Rasmussen faces Boston next; Toronto heads to Kansas City to play Max Scherzer. Fantasy takeaway: Simpson’s pace keeps him a top-speed option, Lowe’s run production remains solid, and Williams offers power upside when Tampa Bay’s lineup clicks.

Tampa Bay edged Toronto 2-1 behind seven strong innings from Ian Seymour and a late rally led by rookies Carson Williams and Chandler Simpson. Simpson also robbed Alejandro Kirk of a homer, underscoring the Rays' defensive edge as they chase clarity for 2026 rotation roles amid a tight late-season stretch. With playoff odds fading, Tampa Bay is mapping out roster and rotation depth for next year while closing out the Jays series with a clear focus on development and value.