Jeffrey Springs's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that left-hander Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is doing better, but he will not pitch again in 2024. The Rays placed Springs on the 15-day injured list with left-elbow fatigue earlier this month. It just doesn't make any sense to push him back with the Rays out of playoff contention and based on the fact that the 31-year-old southpaw came back from Tommy John surgery this year. The Rays will shut him down now and have him focus on getting his left elbow completely healthy for spring training next year and the start of the 2025 campaign. Springs ended up making only seven starts this year, but he looked good in his 33 innings pitched, posting a 3.27 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 37 strikeouts and 11 walks. As long as Springs looks healthy next spring, he'll be on the fantasy radar in all formats after posting a 2.46 ERA with 144 K's in 135 1/3 innings in 2022.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (elbow) was placed on the 15-day IL on Sunday afternoon (retroactive to Thursday, September 5) due to left elbow fatigue. The 31-year-old will not be eligible to return until late in September. Springs began his 2024 season later after undergoing Tommy John surgery last season. Through 33 innings of work this season, the southpaw has held a 3.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and an 11:37 BB:K ratio. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Springs' status as he may not take the major league mound again this summer. For the time being, 30-year-old Tyler Alexander should be the front-runner to take claim the open spot in the starting rotation.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs struck out eight and walked none in five innings of work as the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles by a score of 2-1 on Sunday. Springs, who did not factor into the decision, is 0-1 and has only made three starts this season after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Throughout his career (294 1/3 innings), he has a 3.46 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. This was his best start so far this year, and he will look to build on it next time out next Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Springs should be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (elbow) had an overall encouraging first start of the season in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Marlins. Springs, who had been recovering from Tommy John surgery since April of last year, pitched 3 2/3 innings on 76 pitches, allowing two runs on six hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with three strikeouts. It wasn't the greatest fantasy result, but fantasy managers should be encouraged to see Springs finally back with the team. He may need a few starts to get back into the swing of things, but Springs was a surprise fantasy asset when he pitched a full season in 2022, compiling a 2.46 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and a 26.2% strikeout rate in 135 1/3 IP. His next start will likely be a middling matchup at the Cardinals.

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated left-hander Jeffrey Springs (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Sunday after they traded right-handed reliever Jason Adam to the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-hander Dylan Lesko, outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and catcher J.D. Gonzalez. Springs will make his first start of the 2024 season on Tuesday in an excellent matchup against the Miami Marlins after recovering from Tommy John surgery in April of last year. The 31-year-old southpaw will essentially be taking the rotation spot of Zach Eflin, who was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles just a few days ago. Fantasy managers should probably temper expectations for Springs early on, but he certainly deserves attention in mixed leagues after going 9-5 with a 2.46 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 144 strikeouts and just 31 walks in 135 1/3 innings for Tampa back in 2022.