Griffin Jax: Rays' Reliever Turned Starter

The Tampa Bay Rays are transforming reliever Griffin Jax into a starter due to a wave of injuries in their pitching staff. Jax, who had a breakout year in 2024, is now tasked with filling the void left by injured pitchers like Ryan Pepiot, Joe Boyle, and Shane McClanahan. Despite his successful relief career, Jax is expected to handle the increased innings load, thanks to his command and velocity. His first extended outing since 2021 showed promising signs of adaptation, with Jax leaning on his changeup and ditching the curve. With the Rays reputation for calculated roster moves and successful reliever-to-ace transitions, Jaxs transformation could unlock another gem for the team. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09efdcbc84f566af