Rays make crucial injury announcement before Red Sox game

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The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play the Boston Red Sox in the second contest of a four-game series on Friday night. Tampa Bay earned an 8-4 win in Boston to begin the series on Thursday. Before Friday’s game, the Rays made a roster announcement.

“The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated RHP Mason Englert (right forearm tightness) from the 15-day IL and optioned RHP Chase Solesky to Triple-A Durham,” the team announced.

Englert, 26, pitched to a 7.11 ERA in nine outings before landing on the injured list. In 2025, however, he had a 3.83 ERA in 29 appearances. He features the potential to make a legitimate impact out of the bullpen.

The Rays have played extremely well in recent action. They are currently 25-12 and in second place in the American League East standings. Tampa Bay only trails the New York Yankees by a half-game for first place in the standings. Additionally, they are only a half-game back of the best record in MLB, as the Yankees, and are all currently tied at 26-12.