Rays demote Matz to bullpen after velocity, ERA collapse in 2026 season
The Tampa Bay Rays have moved veteran left-hander Steven Matz to the bullpen following a series of ineffective starts. Manager Kevin Cash confirmed the decision on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Miami, citing a need to “freshen him up” after the pitcher allowed 11 earned runs over his last 4.2 innings of work. Performance Regression … Read more