ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Just when you might think the Rays couldn’t possibly lose another key player for an extended period of time due to injury, they did.
Shane Baz, a starter they were counting heavily upon over the rest of the season, was sidelined with an elbow strain that is likely to keep him out for at least two months, and potentially much longer if surgery is required. Baz is the 12th pitcher and 17th player overall on the injured list, matching the most in the majors as well as the high for any time in franchise history.
“Disappointed for Shane, for sure,” manager Kevin Cash said. “You don’t want to see guys get injured, and we’ve had our fair share.”
