The Rays are prepared to activate right-hander Chris Archer from the 60-day injured list on Sunday, relays Neil Solondz. Presumably, Archer will take the ball to start that afternoon’s game against the White Sox. The Rays will need to make a corresponding 40-man roster move this weekend.
Archer missed the entire 2020 season with the Pirates after undergoing surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome last June. Nevertheless, Tampa Bay brought back the 32-year-old on a one-year deal over the winter. The hope was that he’d be able to find something resembling the form that made him a two-time All-Star during his first run as a Ray, but injuries have continued to get in the way.
While Archer began the year healthy, he landed on the IL after just two appearances due to forearm tightness. The initial hope was that he’d be back in relatively short order, but he ultimately required a more than four-month recovery timeline. Archer began a minor league rehab assignment last month, but that was halted temporarily as he battled left hip soreness. He restarted that assignment a couple weeks ago and reached 71 pitches during his most recent outing with Triple-A Durham.
The Rays have continued to thrive in spite of Archer’s absence. Tampa Bay sits at 75-48, giving them a four game advantage over the Yankees in the American League East.
Rays vs White Sox ALDS
Heck of a game tonight.
Too bad home plate umpire wouldn’t call strikes for Sox pitchers late in the game!!
Despite that, Sox win!!
TA#7 for 2021 MVP!
Agreed. Would not call borderline pitches for Sox and did for TB. Totally saw that.
Anderson is a beast!
Over/under on Archer bring DFA’d after his start?
I think he’ll be with them for the entire regular season if he stays healthy. And to the BP if he sucks. He’s was a fan fave the last time he was a Ray. Also smart and likeable guy the few times I’ve watched him commentate post-season games.
There’s a 1.138% chance of DFA after first start. You should look at the over/under on his chances to land back on the 60-day IL instead, unfortunately.
If you add Kurt Angle into the mix there’s a 66 2/3 chance
That was Scott Steiner
Wow!!
You mean THEE 60-81 lifetime Chris Archer? Hell, that’s a game changer!
I’d waive Brandon Lowe in order to make room!
Just what is the never ending fascination with this losing pitcher who hasn’t had an ERA under 4.00 since 2015?
Probably wacha will be dfa soon.
Cool story.
The pirates mortgaged the future to acquire him. Thats where it starts
Sportznut:
My name is Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows ,and Shane Baz (Rays’ number 1 prospect), and I approve this message.
They regrettably did, though their future is doing just fine now.
Hey nutty. Meadows batting 233. Glasnow is done. Pirates farm in top 3. After the trades and draft
Eat more nuts you might smarten up
You’re telling someone else to smarten up and the only stat you give for Meadows is batting average?!? Yikes!
Why the never-ending fascination with antiquated stats? Granted, Archer will need to prove that he’s worth his roster spot, but c’mon. Don’t be one of “those”.
Career W/L record really not indicative of a pitcher’s effectiveness
I’ll make sure the Rays FO contacts you next time they sign someone. Your expertise and experience on a discussion board surely outweigh their record in such deals.
Archer is 60-81 in his career.
Set to turn 33 years old next month, he likely needs to finish 2021 strong to have a shot at 100 wins.
Did you mean 100 team wins or career wins? One of those is way more likely to never happen…
100 career wins.
I agree, it’s unlikely, but he has an outside shot.
Highly doubtful, and there are way better indicators of success for pitchers.
I just enjoy following pitcher wins as a fan, I’m not saying it’s the best statistic to use to measure their value.
The couple sweating wins and loses reminds me of some uncle still blathering about tryptophan at Thanksgiving.
FIP, fWAR, bWAR, BABIP, and HR/9 would make for a much better conversation during Thanksgiving dinner before the carb overload kicks in and you fall asleep on the couch.
#dontblameaminoacids
This falls under the “oddly specific” category.
Yup. Oddly specific but relatable
Guy was a really good pitcher, really hope he can get healthy and finish his career on a good note.
That sure is a lot of “The hope was that he…”s.
I like Archer and glad he is back with the Rays. Hopefully he is at least league average here. With the Pirates he was awful. I would take a solid BP/innings guy and I think Archer can do that if healthy.
Even with Glasnow hurt, it was still one of the worst trades in Pirates history. They got below replacement level performance for Archer who also got hurt. and gave up 3 of their top prospects…only to see Archer sign with the Rays again after he healed up.
Glasnow’s career is uncertain, but definitely showed some brilliance when he was healthy. Certainly helped the Rays win some big games even if he never pitches in a Rays jersey again.
Meadows is a super solid middle of the order hitter. Really like his bat even if he doesnt quite replicate 2019 every year.
Baz could end up being an Ace, but will definitely get a shot to be a major league starter. Lots of upside here. Not bad for a player to be named later!
Yep you aint bad for a troll to be named later