The Tampa Bay Rays middle fielder Jose Siri is finished for the common season with a damaged proper hand. Siri was injured when he was hit by a pitch from Minnesota Twins righty Dylan Floro within the fifth inning Monday (TB 7, MIN 4). Supervisor Kevin Money informed reporters, including the Tampa Bay Times, that Siri may return in three weeks, which means he could also be in play for the postseason.
This is the hit-by-pitch. Siri remained within the sport to run the bases, then was eliminated after the inning.
Siri, 28, owns a .222/.267/.494 batting line with 25 residence runs on the season. The on-base proportion is an eyesore, however few middle fielders present that a lot energy, plus Siri is a standout defender. He ranks fifth amongst all outfielders with 5 outs above common.
Josh Lowe slid over from proper subject to middle as soon as Siri exited Monday’s sport. Luke Raley has additionally seen time in middle this season. Tampa’s common outfield figures to be Lowe, Raley, and Randy Arozarena in no matter alignment the remainder of the common season, and gamers will rotate by way of the DH spot.
Monday’s win improved Tampa to 89-56. They’re three video games behind the Baltimore Orioles within the AL East and are 9 video games up on a wild-card spot. The three-week timetable would put Siri on observe to return within the ALDS, ought to the Rays advance that far.
