Rays Shift Steven Matz to Bullpen After Rough Starts This Season as Team Prepares
Tampa Bay Rays shift left‑hander Steven Matz from the rotation to the bullpen after two poor outings that raised his ERA to 5. 48 this season as the team prepares.
Matz struggled in his two starts, surrendering twelve runs and showing command issues. The Rays' front office decided his longer outings would be more effective in short relief appearances.
Coaches plan to work with him on new mechanics to maximize his impact from the bullpen. The move aims to deepen the relief corps and give the team a strategic edge in the upcoming series.
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