Ty Johnson Finds His Groove for Rays | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are crushing it in the AL, holding the best record as of August 21—four games up in the East despite a rough homestand. Their historic road trip proves they’ve got serious firepower. Manager Kevin Cash is eyeing pitching prospect Ty Johnson, acquired from the Cubs in the Paredes deal. Once a starter, Johnson’s now thriving in the bullpen, dominating with his fastball-slider combo. In his last five outings (6 innings), he’s allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out 11. His slider? Absolutely nasty, inducing tons of swings and misses. With Shane McClanahan returning and other arms logging career-high innings, Johnson’s multi-inning versatility could be vital as the Rays chase October—and keep their rotation healthy. 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/0be18fe3901b11c2