Manuel Margot Stats

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot will be batting fifth and playing left field in Game 2 of the Rays-Blue Jays wild-card series. Margot went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Game 1 of the series. The Rays are looking to take advantage of Margot's hot bat by moving him up in the lineup. Margot, considered an afterthought by the San Diego Padres who dealt him to the Rays before the season started, has had somewhat of a resurgence in Tampa Bay. Still only 26-years old, the former top prospect hit .269/.327/.252 with one home run, 11 RBI, and 12 stolen bases in 145 at-bats this season. He managed to tie for fourth in steals in the majors this season despite a part-time role in Tampa Bay. While his on-base skills leave a lot to be desired, when he does reach, he can help managers in stolen bases, runs, and does exhibit some power as we saw on Tuesday. He makes for a cheap, potentially decent contrarian play in DFS tournaments on Wednesday slotting into the lineup between Yandy Diaz and Hunter Renfroe facing lefty Hyun Jin Ryu.

5 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Oliver Drake landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to biceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. With Drake down, outfielder Manuel Margot was cleared to return from the bereavement list, entering the starting lineup and playing center field in his first game back. Drake has served as the Rays primary save opportunist thus far in 2020, having notched two saves while producing a 3.38 ERA (with a 2.29 xERA) and 1.13 WHIP. His absence paves the way for Nick Anderson -- who is yet to allow a run in 2020 -- to be the primary ninth-inning man for a team that has shirked traditional bullpen roles.

over 6 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot will miss at least the teams next three games in the wake of the death of his father, which has had him placed on the leagues bereavement list. Margot has gotten off to a slow start in his first 10 games as a Ray, going 3-for-30 and is yet to drive in a run or deliver one of his trademark stolen bases. But still just 25 years old, Margot has tremendous upside with an organization who has made their ability to develop young stars apparent. Austin Meadows returns Tuesday and essentially takes Margots spot in the lineup, making it murky where he will fit in upon his return to the club.

over 6 months ago