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Rays Expected To Activate Chris Archer On Sunday

By Anthony Franco | August 20, 2021 at 10:24pm CDT

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.

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  1. The Baseball Fan

    4 years ago

    Rays vs White Sox ALDS

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    • StPeteStingRays

      4 years ago

      Heck of a game tonight.

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      • ChiSox_Fan

        4 years ago

        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!

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        • StPeteStingRays

          4 years ago

          Agreed. Would not call borderline pitches for Sox and did for TB. Totally saw that.
          Anderson is a beast!

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  2. FredMcGriff for the HOF

    4 years ago

    Over/under on Archer bring DFA’d after his start?

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    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      4 years ago

      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.

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    • StPeteStingRays

      4 years ago

      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.

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      • chicagofan1978

        4 years ago

        If you add Kurt Angle into the mix there’s a 66 2/3 chance

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        • jturk

          4 years ago

          That was Scott Steiner

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  3. BuyBuyMets

    4 years ago

    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?

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    • walter8706

      4 years ago

      Probably wacha will be dfa soon.

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    • coolhandneil

      4 years ago

      Cool story.

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    • sportznut1000

      4 years ago

      The pirates mortgaged the future to acquire him. Thats where it starts

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      • StPeteStingRays

        4 years ago

        Sportznut:
        My name is Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows ,and Shane Baz (Rays’ number 1 prospect), and I approve this message.

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      • KermitJagger

        4 years ago

        They regrettably did, though their future is doing just fine now.

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      • Ghost of past pirates

        4 years ago

        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

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        • StPeteStingRays

          4 years ago

          You’re telling someone else to smarten up and the only stat you give for Meadows is batting average?!? Yikes!

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    • StPeteStingRays

      4 years ago

      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”.

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    • kevincwilson

      4 years ago

      Career W/L record really not indicative of a pitcher’s effectiveness

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    • Sideline Redwine

      4 years ago

      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.

      Reply
  4. TribeFan88

    4 years ago

    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.

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    • StPeteStingRays

      4 years ago

      Did you mean 100 team wins or career wins? One of those is way more likely to never happen…

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      • TribeFan88

        4 years ago

        100 career wins.

        I agree, it’s unlikely, but he has an outside shot.

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        • StPeteStingRays

          4 years ago

          Highly doubtful, and there are way better indicators of success for pitchers.

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        • TribeFan88

          4 years ago

          I just enjoy following pitcher wins as a fan, I’m not saying it’s the best statistic to use to measure their value.

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  5. Scutarointherain

    4 years ago

    The couple sweating wins and loses reminds me of some uncle still blathering about tryptophan at Thanksgiving.

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    • StPeteStingRays

      4 years ago

      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

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    • GareBear

      4 years ago

      This falls under the “oddly specific” category.

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      • Scutarointherain

        4 years ago

        Yup. Oddly specific but relatable

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  6. j_butte

    4 years ago

    Guy was a really good pitcher, really hope he can get healthy and finish his career on a good note.

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  7. holycowdude

    4 years ago

    That sure is a lot of “The hope was that he…”s.

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  8. raysdude7676

    4 years ago

    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!

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    • Ghost of past pirates

      4 years ago

      Yep you aint bad for a troll to be named later

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