Mike Zunino Stats

The Tampa Bay Rays declined their options on starting pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Mike Zunino on Friday, according to general manager Erik Neander. Both players will become free agents, but Neander said the team will keep the door open for them to return. Morton went 2-2 with a 4.74 ERA in nine regular season starts, but the veteran right-hander pitched much better in the playoffs during the team's World Series run. Zunino hit a lowly .147 with four home runs and 10 RBI in the regular season, but the 29-year-old managed to hit four homers and drive in eight runs in the playoffs. Morton will be making the decision this offseason on whether to retire or continue playing for another season.

4 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz and catcher Mike Zunino could both be back prior to the start of the 2020 postseason, manager Kevin Cash confirmed prior to Thursdays game against Boston. Diaz landed on the IL on Sept. 1 due to a hamstring strain, with Zunino having been out since Aug. 26 with an oblique strain. The team has utilized a collaboration of talent at the hot corner without Diaz in the mix, as the catcher job has been held down by a combination of Michael Perez and Kevin Smith. Diaz is the more appealing of the two from a season-long fantasy perspective with a .428 on-base percentage on the year. Check back for an update on when either may rejoin the big league roster.

5 months ago

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed both left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough and catcher Mike Zunino on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturdays contest against the Marlins. Yarbrough has been sidelined due to a groin ailment with Zunino out of the mix due to an oblique injury. How Tampa Bay replaces Yarbrough among their starting staff remains to be seen, while the club is likely to utilize Michael Perez as its full-time catcher in the short term. Check back for updates on both players as they attempt to make their way back during the early portion of September.

over 6 months ago