The Tampa Bay Rays have pulled Randy Arozarena from a vital game towards the Toronto Blue Jays within the fifth inning. Arozarena has been a pacesetter of the Rays all season, and is a giant a part of the explanation they’ve clinched a playoff spot. They nonetheless have an opportunity to win the American League East, however with out one among their prime offensive stars, it’s arduous to see that occuring.
Arozarena was seen talking with Rays supervisor Kevin Cash, after which disappeared into the clubhouse. He was instantly changed within the game and won’t be returning tonight. Arozarena left the game with proper quad tightness, confirmed by Ryan Bass on Twitter.
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“Arozarena left tonight’s game with proper quad tightness” – Ryan Bass
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times was the primary to report Randy Arozarena had been pulled and the corresponding positional adjustments.
“Arozarena is out of the game; Margot strikes to CF, J. Lowe to RF, Ramirez to LF” – Marc Topkin
The Tampa Bay Rays and their followers have to be extraordinarily hopeful that that is solely a minor harm and will not linger into the playoffs.
Randy Arozarena has been on a tear this season, and the Tampa Bay Rays want him at full energy
Ever because the World Baseball Classic, Arozarena has been taking part in with an absurd stage of confidence and poise. He was chosen to his first All-Star staff this season. His batting common is down from typical seasons due to a second-half slowdown that appeared to have an effect on the whole Rays.
Even although he has slowed down, the Rays nonetheless clinched a playoff berth, alongside the Baltimore Orioles, very early on. It is hard to see their success translate to the postseason with out Randy Arozarena, particularly after all of the accidents which have hit their staff.
