The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham after his disappointing outing in an 11-9 loss to the Chicago White Sox, where he squandered a 4-0 lead. The 24-year-old right-hander gave up four runs and walked three in less than two innings, raising concerns about his mental approach and command. Manager Kevin Cash emphasized that this decision aims to restore Bradley’s confidence and refine his secondary pitches without the pressure of major league competition.

The Rays are optimistic about Bradley's potential impact on their success but recognize the need for a strategic reset. In his absence, they plan to depend more on Joe Boyle and Mason Englert to stabilize the starting rotation.