Ryan Pepiot Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/21/1997 (26)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- Butler
Ryan Pepiot Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Ryan Pepiot News
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot (leg) could come off the injured list to rejoin the team's starting rotation on either Tuesday or Wednesday for a matchup at home against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Pepiot threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and will likely throw another one before the Rays clear him to come off the 15-day injured list early next week. The 26-year-old was put on the shelf after taking a line drive off his leg in his last outing on May 5 against the New York Mets, when he allowed three earned runs in two innings before being pulled early. Since giving up a season-high six earned runs in 5 2/3 innings in his first start of the year to the Texas Rangers, Pepiot has cleaned things up and currently sports a 3.68 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 41 strikeouts in 36 2/3 innings over seven starts. He's valuable at least as a back-end starter in most fantasy formats.
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot (leg) was placed on the 15-day injured list after being struck by a line drive against the Mets on May 5, but he said he felt good after throwing a bullpen session off the mound on Sunday. Pepiot threw another bullpen on Tuesday and expects to spend "minimal time" on the IL. He made the road trip to Boston and Toronto with the team, and manager Kevin Cash said Pepiot will throw another bullpen session or a simulated game on the road "to simulate some sort of up-down." If Pepiot comes out of that good, he could return to the Rays' starting rotation. The 26-year-old isn't dealing with an arm injury, so he should return from the IL when he's eligible, and he could make his next start at home against either the Boston Red Sox or Kansas City Royals. The former third-round pick of the Dodgers in 2019 out of Butler is currently 3-2 this year with a 3.68 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 41 K's in 36 2/3 innings over seven starts.
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot (leg) threw a 14-pitch bullpen session on Sunday, his first time throwing off a mound since he suffered a bruised lower left leg when he was hit by a comebacker during his start against the New York Mets on May 5. Manager Kevin Cash said Pepiot felt some soreness on Sunday but remains hopeful that he will return from the 15-day injured list when he's first eligible on May 21. Because he's not dealing with any sort of arm injury, the 26-year-old already confirmed that he's not going to need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before he returns to Tampa's starting rotation. Pepiot should remain stashed in an IL spot in most fantasy leagues with his return just around the corner. He had gone 3-2 with a 3.68 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 11 walks and 41 strikeouts in 36 2/3 frames over his first seven starts before landing on the shelf.
Ryan Pepiot Stats
Last 10 Games
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot is gearing up to make regular starts in 2024. After two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was sent to Tampa Bay in the Tyler Glasnow trade last December. Pepiot has thrown just 78 1/3 innings in the majors but has done well, posting a 2.76 ERA and 80 strikeouts. This season, he will likely be in the Rays' starting rotation. There are multiple ways this could improve his fantasy value. First, Pepiot's advanced metrics suggest he is elite at limiting hard contact and preventing walks. The Rays tend to have an excellent defense, so his play style should translate well. Second, he will still have relief pitcher eligibility in 2024. As a starter, this can be incredibly beneficial to a fantasy team, especially in points leagues. There is much to like about drafting Pepiot. His NFBC ADP is currently around 200. ATC projects him to throw 136 innings with a 3.99 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 23.8 K%. However, he could undoubtedly exceed both his draft stock and his projections. Not only is he talented, but the Rays are second to none when maximizing their pitchers' abilities. Overall, 2024 could be a big year for Pepiot.