The 28-year-old right-hander is off to a nice start after signing the largest free-agent. Finally, RHP Zach Eflin declined his side of the mutual option and is now a free agent. 5%) Cutter (26. He struck out seven. Right-hander Zach Eflin elected to decline the $15 million mutual option on his contract for the 2023 season on Monday, according to a report by Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Watch Now: Eflin (10-4) earned the win Sunday versus Atlanta after he allowed two runs on four hits and no walks over five innings. 7 million contract to avoid salary arbitration. ET, an hour after Zach Eflin departed the mound Thursday having passed his first test as a setup reliever in Game 149. 2, 2022, 5:00 a. Zach Eflin, shown at age 6, was coached in youth league play by his father, Larry. 2 innings. The right-hander signed a $40 million, three-year contract during the offseason, the most money the Rays have. Eflin had tested the knee by pitching to hitters Saturday afternoon. Now, it’s uncertain if he will be able to pitch for the Phillies by the start of next season. 6' 6", 220 lbs Birthdate 4/8/1994 (29) BAT/THR Right/Right Birthplace Orlando, FL Status Active 2023 season stats W-L 16-8 Tied-3rd ERA 3. The 28-year-old starter’s guaranteed total tops the five-year, $35 million pact signed by Wilson Alvarez in 1997, as the biggest payout for a free agent in franchise history. Updated 12:26 PM PST, July 26, 2023. PETERSBURG -- The Rays’ injuries are starting to pile up alongside their defeats. The Tampa Bay Rays. It also includes a mutual option for 2023 worth $15. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and. Given what Eflin's been through, that part wasn't quite as simple. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items. 29 ERA, 3. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ] Bradley, 22, is the Rays’ top pitching prospect, but was chosen over other more experienced options such as Yonny. He had previously pitched for the Phillies in their World Series run. Eflin didn't record a strikeout Thursday, but he was able to. MLB Team Roundup: Texas Rangers. “There's no time to really dwell on it,” Rays shortstop Taylor Walls said. Zach Eflin was not available Saturday or Sunday in Atlanta, as he dealt with back spasms. ST. Complete career MLB stats for the Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Zach Eflin on ESPN. On Sunday, he explained why he picked Tampa Bay over Boston. Eflin (8-3) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings, taking the loss Saturday against the Padres. But manager Kevin. He has 52 wins, 53 losses, an ERA of 4. Having yet another season shortened by injuries raised more questions about his durability and decreased his value on the open. The surprise deal was reported at the beginning of the month and has now been made official. Zach Efflin improved to 7-1 on the season, pitching seven innings and allowing just one earned run. The Nuggets. Mets Rumors. The Rays will pay him $11 million in 2023, $11 million in 2024 and $18 million in 2025. The 2023 MLB pitching season stats per game for Zach Eflin of the Tampa Bay Rays on ESPN. Zach Eflin, Wicked 81mph. Pitching prospect Taj Bradley has been recalled to take his place and. The pitch Zach Eflin threw Tuesday night to notch his 500th career strikeout ran up and away from a lefty hitter. View the 2023 MLB season full splits for Zach Eflin of the Tampa Bay Rays on ESPN. NORTH PORT — Zach Eflin struggled Monday against the Braves. ST. Tonight is a big night for Zach Eflin. Rotowire Sep 26, 2023. -- The Zach Eflin era in Philadelphia is reportedly over. Eflin was forced to remove his ring last week. Zach Eflin. 2014 in the deal which. Though Zach Eflin's 2022 wasn't that much different from his 2021 or 2020 on the stat sheet. 11 de abril de 2023. 30 ERA. 29 ERA, 1. 7% K-rate. One inning into Rays starter Zach Eflin's 7-inning gem against Pittsburgh, the umpiring crew had him remove a ring from his glove hand during a conference on the mound with Rays manager Kevin Cash. 7 months ago Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) threw a bullpen session on Monday, and according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, he "looked and felt great. The Rays will be able to utilize this to increase his effectiveness along with the natural arm-side fade. When he takes the mound, he’ll be making his 19th start, and when he earns his second out of the evening, he’ll have retired his 318th batter, good for 106 innings on the. Center fielder Brandon Marsh (left ankle sprain, left knee bruise) will DH at Lehigh Valley Thursday night, before playing in the outfield Friday. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)Starter Zach Eflin. He has yet to throw off a mound, and will need some sort of rehab assignment before. The San Diego Padres selected Eflin in the first round (33rd overall) of the 2012 MLB draft, and he spent three seasons in the. 50 ERA through five starts in his seventh season with the Phillies. 2023 season stats. Watch Now: Eflin did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over six innings against the Cubs. Eflin set for knee surgery, done for '21. The 28-year-old right-hander is off to a nice start after signing the largest free-agent contract in Rays history, pitching five strong innings and getting lots of offensive support in a 12-2 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Baltimore tallied three runs against Eflin in. Eflin struck out three, ending the game with a. 1 innings while allowing four earned runs on seven hits in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta. Aaron Nola tied a career-high with 12 strikeouts and beat former teammate Zach Eflin as the Philadelphia Phillies won their 10th consecutive road game, 3-1 over the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays on. ST. Eflin, acquired from the Dodgers in a trade for franchise. MIAMI – The Phillies received some troubling news Sunday morning when pitcher Zach Eflin reported to the ballpark with continued soreness in his injured right knee. Eflin has agreed to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a three-year, $40 million contract that’s the largest the club has ever awarded in free agency, a person familiar with the deal. View the 2023 MLB season full splits for Zach Eflin of the Tampa Bay Rays on ESPN. Between a pitching net and his wife Lauren. Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a three-year, $40 million deal, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin says he intends to wear his wedding ring during his Tuesday start against the Baltimore Orioles. Pitcher AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS; Wilyer Abreu: 4: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0. Eflin was placed on the 15-day IL on June 26 due to a right knee bruise, and Eflin is another. That said, the right-hander still appears to be weeks away from reinstatement from the injured list. 02 2nd The 2023 MLB pitching season stats per game for Zach. Longtime teammates Aaron Nola and Zach Eflin faced off against each other in Tuesday’s Phillies-Rays game. Last offseason, Eflin and the Phillies agreed on a $4. The Philadelphia Phillies and starting pitcher Zach Eflin avoided arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $5. High School: Paul J. 143 against it and have struck out on the pitch 47 times. Get up-to-date stats and splits for Tampa Bay Rays SP Zach Eflin during the 2023 MLB season on CBS Sports. ST. Game by Game Rest of Year. Marlins Rumors. Among starting pitchers, Eflin tops the majors in WHIP (1. Eflin (2-0) allowed three runs on nine hits over six innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win against Oakland. Zach Eflin signed a 3 year / $40,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $40,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $13,333,333. Zach Eflin became major leagues' third seven-game winner, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat struggling Alek Manoah and Toronto 6-3 on Thursday to take three of four from the Blue Jays. ST. With stellar defense from Paredes, homers from Luke Raley and Harold Ramirez and an impressive return to the mound from Zach Eflin in front of 22,702, Tampa Bay certainly looked like the team to. Get stats, Statcast data, projections, articles, fantasy rankings, gifs and more for Zach Eflin on Pitcher List. Rays right-hander Zach Eflin exited today’s game after just four innings, and he’s now headed for an MRI after experiencing discomfort in his left knee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Age: 29 Summary Stats News Charts Awards Shop Zachary Adams Eflin Nickname: Ef Born: 4/08/1994 in Orlando, FL Draft: 2012, San Diego Padres, Round: C-A, Overall Pick: 33 High School: Paul J. Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin has agreed to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a three-year, $40. m. Mark Feinsand. By Steve Adams | July 31, 2023 at 10:32am CDT. 23 FIP and 2. . He follows their social media accounts and scans their box scores. But sadly, his older sister Ashley died in. 42 Overview Stats Full name Zachary Adams Eflin; Born 04/08/1994 in Orlando. He has also increased his curveball usage from 11% in 2021 to 29% this season. Includes full stats per MLB opponent. Tampa Bay Rays ponen a RHP Zach Eflin en la 15-día lista de lesionados retroactivo al April 8, 2023. (10/1/2023) (10/1/2023) Updated: Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:37 AM ET Updated: 10/21/2023 10. Zach Eflin. Here is one free-agent fit for each team. Zach Eflin tops the list with an $11 million salary; rookie Kevin Kelly is at the bottom with an MLB-minimum $720,000. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Los Angeles, Eflin has. He's at a 3. He will make $11 million next season, $11 million in 2024, and $18 million in 2025. Includes full stats per opponent, and home and away games. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Zach Eflin, Hunter Greene, Max Fried, Chris Sale, Michael Wacha, and more. BB. Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Zach Eflin from the 15-day injured list. Zach Eflin has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Rays. Rotowire Sep 26, 2023. Bats/Throws: R, R. m. 0 innings, as the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Wednesday. The Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement with free-agent pitcher Zach Eflin on a three-year contract, major league sources confirmed to The Athletic. 8 BB% was excellent, as usual, but while many low-whiff, low-walk pitchers become durable back-end starters, Eflin's. Zach Eflin tied for the American League lead with his 14h win, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 to take three of four in a series between playoff contenders SEPTEMBER 10. 31 free agent available, and he’s projected to sign a two-year/$22 million deal this offseason by MLBTR. Zach Eflin will accompany the team on the trip. Zach Eflin, the arm that got away from the Red Sox, starts a Rays victory at Fenway that did the same By Alex Speier Globe Staff, Updated September 26, 2023, 10:12 p. He walked two and struck out five. Standing at 6’6″, Zach is 3+ inches taller and has 83rd percentile extension on his pitches (Glasnow at 6’8″ has 99th percentile extension). Tampa Bay, which has won nine of 11 and 18 of 24, has erased a season-high four-game deficit in a span of six days. He struck out 11. But manager Kevin. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire) HOUSTON — On the same field where Zach Eflin and the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth since. Zach Eflin is expected to miss his next two starts. Tampa Bay Rays activan a RHP Zach Eflin de la 15-día lista de lesionados. Right-hander Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a three-year contract worth $40 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Here’s what you need to know: The value of. Two pitching friends now face each other as rivals, and in the end, Eflin may show Aaron Nola there's life beyond the Phillies. Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Tampa Bay Rays #24 RHP/P Active IP 177. 1. SPORTSOVERDOSE. m. Paul Casella. Rays' Zach Eflin: Picks up 16th win. The Rays won. 2023-04-01. St. 36 in each of the past four seasons, including a 4. Posted on July 5, 2023. And then as a sophomore in 2017, Eflin wasn’t good. HOUSTON -- The second Brandon Marsh squeezed the final out in his glove Monday night to send the Phillies to the postseason for the first time in 11 years, Zach Eflin pumped his fist. Eflin has posted an ERA between 3. Zach Eflin - MLB Starting pitcher - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic 24 Rays Zach Eflin SP, #24 W-L 16-8 ERA 3. ET. Rays fans were bracing for bad news when righty Zach Eflin exited his most recent start after four innings and went for an MRI on his left knee, but. 143 against it and have struck out on the pitch 47 times. ST. 6% mark in the shortened 2020 season so perhaps there’s something to unlock there. 右投右打。. Sign In. 22 SO/9 9. Compare Zach Eflin MLB prop odds from online sportsbooks. The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a three-year, $40 million contract with former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin. The 29-year-old went over six innings for the first time in this year and set a. 02 K 186 SV 0 Rest-of-Season Projections W-L ERA WHIP K SV Unlock Our Projections 2023. 29 ERA since signing a three-year, $40 million deal with the Rays, the largest in team history for a free agent. , Fla. Skip Schumaker wins 2023 NL Manager of the Year, Braves’ Brian Snitker finishes 3rd. On October 9, 2021, he and his wife welcomed their first child together, daughter Ashton Eflin. The breaking pitch has been elite, as opponents are hitting just . The team has yet to announced a timeframe for Eflin’s return, although the hope is that he’ll only have to miss a couple of starts. Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent RHP Zach Eflin. Zach Eflin is congratulated by Andrew Knapp after pitching a complete game in 2019. 47. Eflin threw 17 pitches, 11 for strikes. Eflin threw 17 pitches, 11 for strikes. He had surgery on both knees to alleviate the problem in 2016. 49 ERA over seven seasons with the Phillies, gets the largest free-agent deal in. He struck out five. Tampa Bay reached an agreement with right-hander Zach Eflin on a three-year contract worth $40 million, according to ESPN. 6. Rotowire Sep 27, 2023. 2023 season stats. Eflin lowered his season ERA to 3. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports. PETERSBURG, Fla. But he came super close to signing with the Red Sox. Eflin, 28, started the season as a starter for the. He is currently dating his girlfriend Lauren. Eflin has never really been a huge strikeout pitcher with a career 19. PETERSBURG. LU=Lineup. Zach Eflin threw a simulated game yesterday, but Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters. The Philadelphia Phillies allowed Zach Eflin to depart in free agency for a three-year/$40 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays this past offseason, and the veteran righty has responded turning in the best half of his career. Eflin (7-1) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over seven innings in a 6-3 victory over the Blue Jays. Zach Eflin Tampa Bay Rays Age: 29 Bats/Throws: R/R 6' 6" / 220 P RotoWire News: Eflin will start Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Rangers on. Updated 4:40 PM PST, September 10, 2023. Zach Eflin, something of a surprise free-agent signing by Tampa Bay in the offseason, is back on the mound for the second game of this three-game series at 7 p. Luke Raley hit a two-run homer and also tripled and Zach Eflin picked up his eighth win of the season to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in the. In 14 innings vs. Lauren is currently 30 weeks pregnant with the twins. With home runs from Siri and Isaac Paredes, and seven scoreless, two-hit innings from Zach Eflin, the Rays beat the Orioles 3-0 in front of a crowd of 19,703 Friday night to snap a five-game. It is the richest free contract in The Tampa Bay Rays have ever given to. Zach Eflin. Mike Schwarzenbach explains why Eflin is an SP to target based. Eflin’s first season in Tampa Bay was the best of his career. (10/1/2023) More Articles. Eflin was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 14, 2016, with the Philadelphia Phillies. Zach Eflin could miss the beginning of the 2022 season. If all goes well, the 24-year-old could return to the Phillies on Saturday. MLB Team Roundup: Arizona Diamondbacks. m. The 28-year-old Eflin declined his $15 million mutual option with the Phillies last month to become a free agent. PETERSBURG, Fla. Oct. Zach Eflin | Age and Height. Zach Eflin, Rays fall short against Orioles The starter, who took off his controversial wedding band, allows a season-high four runs over six innings, and hitters are held in check. . Zach Eflin, meanwhile, is the No. 7M; Eflin's first start after $40M deal impresses Rays. May 4, 2023, 4:39 PM. Rays' Zach Eflin: Picks up 16th win. Eflin dropped to 8-2 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics after allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 4. Eflin tossed. 6 mph on his sinker, 93. The two teams are now tied atop. — Zach Eflin had hoped for a long time to be a Ray. Overview Stats Game Log Splits Bio. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) A knee injury limited Zach Eflin to 75. Jason Owens. Zach Eflin brought his wife and 2-month-old twin daughters with him to Fenway Park this weekend. View the full batter vs. Statcast Statistics ! Note: All figures in this table cover the period 2015-present. Veteran pitcher Zach Eflin signed a three-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the 2023 season. 08 ERA over 240 1/3 innings. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season. The Rays won, 4-3. 3, 2023, 5:00 a. Zach Eflin planned on returning to the mound for the Phillies on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. m. An MRI exam. He faced four batters in 1 1/3 innings and struck out three, including with the front-door sinker to Edouard Julien that left him just looking at the pitch. Eric Samulski. The breaking pitch has been elite, as opponents are hitting just . 8M; Sources: Eflin lands largest FA deal ever for Rays. But first, he had to get back on the mound -- and find a way to stay there. It was nothing to celebrate, but imagine what their record could have been without the consistency of Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Zach Eflin pitching every fifth day. PETERSBURG. PETERSBURG — Zach Eflin ran through just about all the feelings on Tuesday. Tampa Bay threw its hat into the free agent ring Thursday night by inking right-hander Zach Eflin to a three-year, $40 million contract. The plan, per Thomson, was for Eflin to “touch the mound” Tuesday to make sure he’s good to go whenever he’s next needed in relief. The weirdness of pitching against his longtime former Phillies teammates. Watch Now: Eflin (3-0) got the win Sunday over the White Sox after allowing one run on three hits and no walks over five innings. 0. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are already getting a return on their investment in Zach Eflin. Phillies’ Zach Eflin makes successful return, could be ‘Swiss Army knife’ down the stretch. 97 and 4. Published Apr. — Matt Breen (@matt_breen) August 28, 2021. ST. Zach Eflin tied for the American League lead with his 14h win, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 to take three of four in a series between playoff contenders SEPTEMBER 10. Let’s start with one deal they’ve nearly pushed across the finish line. Instead, he couldn’t get out of the training room. Walker has thrown 129 more innings than Eflin since 2020. Rotowire Sep 26, 2023. PETERSBURG, Fla. He is a nice guy. 42. by Leo Morgenstern. "Mom and Dad coming October 2021," he wrote. Published Jul. (AP) — The Rays finalized right-hander Zach Eflin’s $40 million, three-year contract on Tuesday, the largest deal for a free agent in Tampa Bay history. 49 ERA. The Phillies announced Wednesday that right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin will undergo surgery on Friday in Philadelphia to repair his right patellar tendon. It's rare for the Tampa Bay Rays to win a free-agent bidding war against the Boston Red Sox, but Zach Eflin's preference to play close to his home was a deciding factor in the race for his signature. Eflin is slated to start Tuesday night's game against the Orioles in Baltimore. Zach Eflin signs with the Rays. He saved some bullets, too, as he only. He will make $11. Sure, it was just a Grapefruit League contest. Zach Eflin’s season is likely finished as Joe Girardi said Eflin’s already slim chances to return in September from his knee injury became even slimmer when he was placed yesterday on the COVID IL. Eflin’s career came full circle on Tuesday, when he signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays rode hot bats and a one-hit effort from starter Zach Eflin to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on Friday. His 4. 1Y; Latest Videos. PETERSBURG ―As soon as the Rays informed their pitchers of the new rotation plans. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for. Includes full stats per opponent, and home and away games. Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, USA. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference. The Phillies announced on Tuesday that Eflin will have surgery on Friday in Philadelphia to repair a tear in his right patellar tendon. 38 ERA, 1. It's not a surprise that the Rays are. ST. Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin throws during the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Eflin confirmed postgame the umpires told him to take his wedding ring off. Zach Eflin made improvements to his game in 2020 that made him a Fantasy relevant starting pitcher. — The Rays finalized right-hander Zach Eflin's $40 million, three-year contract on Tuesday, the largest deal for a free agent in Tampa Bay history. Let me share with you a familiar-sounding story. (Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire) Aaron Nola vs. Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, USA. The weirdness of pitching against his longtime former Phillies teammates. Eflin matched counterpart Gerrit Cole with a season. “Better than the [Draft] signing bonus,” Rays. Eflin settled down after allowing. He's bounced back well from a three-inning, six-run dud against Cleveland on Aug. 69. by Scott Lauber. Taijuan Walker took the loss on Saturday. Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson, left, and Rays pitcher Zach Eflin, right, share a moment as Eflin receives his 2022 National League Championship ring before Wednesday's game at. Eflin (13-8) took a tough-luck loss Friday, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk over six frames versus the Yankees. Zach Eflin. HOUSTON -- The second Brandon Marsh squeezed the final out in his glove Monday night to send the Phillies to the postseason for the first time in 11 years, Zach Eflin pumped his fist. It was 95 mph. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin removes his rubber wedding ring on his glove hand during an eventual win over the Pirates on May 4, 2023. Zach Eflin: Umpires were going to 'toss me out of the game' for ring. Perhaps most impressive of all: Zach Eflin ranks sixth among active starters in walks per nine innings over that two-year span with 1. Franco said “a lot of people” have reached out in support, with pitcher Zach Eflin, who joined the Rays this year, most helpful. Low back tightness. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Zach Eflin, Hunter Greene, Max Fried, Chris Sale, Michael Wacha, and more. There was once a time the Phillies touted Zach Eflin as their “1-C” with Wheeler and Nola being the 1-A and 1-B. Sinker (31. A day after All-Star infielder Yandy Díaz made an early exit due to tightness in his left groin, steady starter Zach Eflin was forced to exit Tampa Bay’s 7-1 loss to Miami on Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field after four innings due to left knee. He showed enough promise for the Rays to be certain he can do much better by joining their. 63 FIP in two starts before being placed on the 15-day injured list due to back tightness. Compare Zach Eflin MLB prop odds from online sportsbooks. Draft: 2012 - Round 1 (33 overall) by San Diego. Angels. Making his first appearance in 81 days after a knee injury, Eflin came out of the bullpen and exhibited an uptick in fastball velocity. That’s what makes this season important for Zach Eflin’s future in Philadelphia. PETERSBURG — In addition to a pesky Pirates lineup, starting pitcher Zach Eflin had to deal with a difficult dilemma during Thursday’s 3-2 win that improved his majors-best Rays to a. Nolan Arenado's solo homer in the second inning. #RedSox — Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) April 11, 2023. Zach Eflin was born on Friday, April 8, 1994, in Orlando, Florida. Some were surprised that he declined his half of the $15 million mutual option earlier this week given that he had an injury-riddled 2022 season. ST. Low back tightness. Zach Eflin’s future with the Phillies is uncertain. — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) November 8, 2022. In addition to his charisma, Zach has striking physical characteristics. 09/12/2022. PETERSBURG, Fla. Eflin was dominant in his first seven innings. T ampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin was nearly tossed over wanting to wear his wedding ring in Thursday’s 3-2 win against the Pirates. When healthy, he was the same unexciting but capable pitcher he's been for the past several seasons, as his 4. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays are already getting a return on their investment in Zach Eflin. The article focused upon his status as an extreme strike-thrower - a roster spot-saver type starter that was a threat to complete. The #Rays have placed RHP Zach Eflin on the 15-day IL with lower back tightness. Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Zach Eflin from the 15-day injured list. Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times. PETERSBURG -- While their top priority this offseason is improving their lineup, the Rays’ first significant addition was a move meant to upgrade their already-imposing starting rotation. com‘s Jason Beck, who, like every other voter, put Gerrit Cole atop his ballot. Eflin will receive a $150K buyout and become a. 50), WHIP (1. Sports News, Scores, Fantasy GamesView the 2023 MLB season full splits for Zach Eflin of the Tampa Bay Rays on ESPN. 40 ERA in four appearances this season. Eflin began his professional career in 2012 with the AZL Padres in the Arizona Fall League, with a win–loss record of 0–1 and a 7. PETERSBURG, Fla. Eflin (8-3) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings, taking the loss Saturday against the Padres. Zach Eflin struck out three of four Minnesota Twins batters on Thursday in his first spring training start, a game played at Tropicana Field. It was 95 mph. Zach Eflin. View the profile of Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Zach Eflin on ESPN. RotoWire News: Eflin will start Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Rangers on Wednesday. Pitching prospect Taj Bradley has been recalled to take his place and. Todd Zolecki. Zach Eflin isn’t ashamed to admit it: He pays close attention to the Phillies.