Rays Bullpen Crisis Deepens | MLB News

The Tampa Bay Rays’ pitching future just got darker: Ryan Pepiot’s out for the year with a hip injury, and relievers Manuel Rodriguez and Steven Wilson remain sidelined, stretching the bullpen thin. Worse, Edwin Uceta—once a bullpen workhorse—may miss the entire 2026 season after a setback in his shoulder rehab, with a second opinion looming and manager Kevin Cash admitting progress hasn’t gone as planned. With Uceta’s return uncertain and other pitchers being shuffled into starting roles, the Rays’ bullpen is now in serious jeopardy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/b5f10af4df043358