The Rays announced Tuesday that DeLuca (hamstring) has resumed a running progression, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
DeLuca is in the midst of his second stint on the injured list of the season after he suffered a left hamstring strain Aug. 6. The Rays fully anticipate that DeLuca will return by the end of the season, and the fact that he's already running again backs up that sentiment. He may be limited to a short-side platoon role in the outfield once he's activated.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: On 10-day IL
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The Rays placed DeLuca on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 7, due to a left hamstring strain, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
DeLuca left Wednesday's game against the Angels with tightness in his left hamstring, and further testing revealed he's dealing with a strain. Tristan Peters was recalled from Triple-A Durham and Connor Seabold was designated for assignment in corresponding moves.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Exits game with hamstring injury
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DeLuca was removed in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
DeLuca went 1-for-3 with a triple before being replaced by Jake Mangum in center field. DeLuca -- who has seen regular playing time in the oufield over the past week -- will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, and the Rays should provide an update after Wednesday's contest.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Sticking in lineup Wednesday
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DeLuca will start in center field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
DeLuca will be included in the lineup for the seventh straight contest, but it's not yet clear if he'll be in line for regular starts against right-handed pitching after fellow outfielder Chandler Simpson returned to action in Tuesday's 7-3 win following a four-game absence due to a finger issue. The Rays could open up more time for DeLuca if they opt to rotate a number of other regulars at the designated-hitter spot and commit to Yandy Diaz as a full-time first baseman while Jonathan Aranda (wrist) is on the injured list.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Looks set for short-side role
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DeLuca went 1-for-4 with a stolen base Monday against the Angels.
DeLuca started his fifth straight game in the absence of Chandler Simpson (hand) and has gone 4-for-18 with six strikeouts in that span. Despite struggling overall, he has managed two stolen bases across those five contests, bringing his total on the season to six. Assuming Simpson makes his expected return Tuesday, DeLuca is likely to shift back to a small-side platoon role.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Off IL
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The Rays activated DeLuca (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Friday.
DeLuca had been on the shelf since April 8 due to a right shoulder strain, an injury that was initially expected to sideline DeLuca for 2-to-4 weeks before he suffered multiple setbacks. The 26-year-old's return will bump Jacob Waguespack from the 40-man roster, while Ha-Seong Kim (back) heads to the IL.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Closing in on assignment
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President of baseball operations Erik Neander said Thursday that DeLuca (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment this week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
DeLuca initially landed on the injured list in April with a strained right shoulder, though multiple setbacks have caused his absence to extend into the second half of the season. He'll give minor-league action another shot within the next several days and will likely require an extended ramp-up period before rejoining the active roster.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Resumes baseball activities
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DeLuca (shoulder) resumed baseball activities in late June but a rehab assignment has not yet been scheduled, MLB.com reports.
It's been mostly a lost season for DeLuca, who notched 10 hits and four steals in his first eight games before suffering a shoulder injury on a diving play in the field April 6. He had a setback in late April and then briefly began a rehab assignment in late May before suffering another setback and getting shut down for a month. DeLuca has potential in stolen bases, among other roto categories, but it's tough to say when he'll begin his next rehab assignment, and it's concerning that he has already dealt with multiple setbacks while trying to return from this injury.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Shut down for three weeks
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DeLuca will be shut down for three more weeks following another setback last week with his injured right shoulder, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
DeLuca has been shelved since early April with a right shoulder strain and had to be pulled off a rehab assignment last week following a second setback. He'll begin ramping things back up again in late June, and a return before the All-Star break now appears unlikely.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Pulled off rehab assignment
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DeLuca was pulled off his rehab assignment Tuesday after suffering a setback with his right shoulder strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
DeLuca was moved to the 60-day IL on Tuesday, and his recent setback seems to explain why. It's currently unknown how much longer the 26-year-old will be out as a result of his latest flare-up, but more information should come once he visits a doctor within the next few days.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Moves to 60-day IL
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The Rays transferred DeLuca (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
DeLuca has been on the shelf since April 6 due to a right shoulder strain and is eligible to return June 6. He looks like a strong candidate to be activated on or around that date, as he's already in the midst of a rehab assignment and has gone 2-for-5 with a walk and a strikeout in two games in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. DeLuca is expected to move his assignment to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, per MLB.com. Once DeLuca is activated from the IL, Kameron Misner (.407 OPS in May) or Chandler Simpson (.640 OPS in May) could be at risk of losing out on a spot in Tampa Bay's everyday outfield.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Ready to shift rehab assignment
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Rays manager Kevin Cash said Saturday that DeLuca (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Monday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
DeLuca has been on the 10-day injured list since early April due to a right shoulder strain. He suffered a minor setback in late April, but he began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Saturday and will make the trip to Durham on Monday with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim. DeLuca went 10-for-23 (.435) with four steals, four runs and one RBI for the Rays prior to his shoulder injury.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Rehabbing in rookie ball
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DeLuca (shoulder) began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
A strained right shoulder sent DeLuca to the injured list April 8, and a late-April setback delayed his recovery. He's now been cleared to return to a competitive environment and will likely require a rehab assignment that extends into June.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Hitting off tee
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DeLuca (shoulder) began hitting off a tee Monday, MLB.com reports.
DeLuca suffered a setback in late April when he tried to begin swinging, though he appears to have recovered after being shut down for roughly five days. His recovery seems to be back on track, but he still isn't expected to return until June.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Suffers minor setback
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Rays manager Kevin Cash said that DeLuca will be shut down for 3-to-5 days due to mild soreness in his right shoulder after throwing and swinging a bat, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
If he feels better following the brief shutdown period, DeLuca will be allowed to resume his rehab. DeLuca doesn't seem to be dealing with a significant setback at this time, but the outfielder certainly will not be activated from the 10-day injured list anytime soon. Chandler Simpson has been operating as the Rays' primary center fielder of late.
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that DeLuca (shoulder) is likely to miss 2-to-4 weeks, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
DeLuca landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, an injury he believes he suffered on a diving catch Friday. He is able to swing a bat and run without issue, but throwing is a problem, so they'll give the injury at least a couple weeks to calm down. Kameron Misner is starting in center field for the Rays on Tuesday and should handle the position regularly while DeLuca is out.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Goes on IL with shoulder strain
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The Rays placed DeLuca on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
It's not clear when or how DeLuca was injured, but he didn't start the Rays' most recent game Sunday in Texas, appearing as a pinch runner. He will be eligible to return April 17, but given the nature of the injury, there's a good chance he'll require more downtime than that timeframe.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Out of Sunday's lineup
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DeLuca is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
DeLuca is operating as Tampa Bay's primary center fielder but will receive Sunday off after going 10-for-23 with a triple, four steals and three runs through eight games. Kameron Misner will shift to center field while Jake Mangum receives a start in right.
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Rays' Jonny DeLuca: Racking up steals
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DeLuca went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Saturday against the Rangers.
DeLuca has started seven of eight games in center field to begin the season, with Saturday marking his third multi-hit performance. He has yet to barrel a ball, but he's still found a way to remain fantasy relevant thanks to his aggressiveness on the basepaths. Saturday's swiped bag gives him a total of four on the season, and he has yet to be caught.
