“The Rays, who appeared to be gathering momentum a month ago, are now just a game over .500, and given the organization's longstanding focus on maximizing the value of their players, some rival evaluators think they could now be considering dealing some pieces away,” wrote Olney.

CINCINNATI — The last time Shane Baz was on the Great American Ball Park mound, it was pretty much the lowest point of his career. During the July 10, 2022, start, he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, leading to eventual Tommy John surgery and a two-year odyssey until he returned to the majors.

With their infield depleted by injuries, the Rays turned to a familiar face to upgrade their depth on Saturday. Tampa Bay acquired infielder Tristan Gray from the White Sox for cash considerations and added him to the active roster in Cincinnati.

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Brady Singer took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Sunday for their fourth straight victory. Singer (8-8) left after allowing Taylor Walls’ one-out homer in the eighth.

The Reds' hat was blue with a red wishbone "C" intended to call upon Reds uniforms from 1947-54. The Rays wore a black hat that contrasted against the navy uniform tops they wore on Saturday. The front of the cap featured Tampa's original green and yellow "TB" logo from their 1998 expansion season.

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Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who injured his lower back during Monday's loss to the White Sox, went on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday.

CINCINNATI — The Rays continued their majors’-worst skid with a 2-1 loss to the Reds on Sunday. The defeat was the 18th in their last 25 games, coming after a 25-9 run during which they had the best record in the league.