US EditionRays Reliever Edwin Uceta Didn't Feel Great when Testing Shoulder Playing Catch
Edwin Uceta's right shoulder discomfort resurfaced during spring training throwing drills after he withdrew from the World Baseball Classic, prompting a likely medical evaluation.
- On Feb 19, 2026, Tampa Bay reliever Edwin Uceta experienced right-shoulder discomfort while testing it playing catch at Port Charlotte, Fla., during spring training.
- Given his 70 relief appearances last season and a salary arbitration result of $1,525,000 versus the Rays' $1.2 million offer, Uceta's workload is notable.
- Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that `He was fine, and as he got deeper, more distance, didn't feel great` and added, `We'll probably let a doctor look at him and see where it's at.`
- Uceta's availability could alter Rays bullpen and closer role plans after Pete Fairbanks left for Miami, and he withdrew from the Dominican Republic WBC due to shoulder discomfort before spring training.
- With Rasmussen set for March 26, Drew Rasmussen, Rays opening-day starter, had a 10-5 record and 2.76 ERA last season, highlighting rotation expectations.
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PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, USA (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Dominican relevista Edwin Uceta, who retired from the World Baseball Classic because of a nuisance on his right shoulder, did not feel very well on Thursday, when he tested him playing as a receiver. “It was fine but, as he advanced, throwing further away, he did not feel very well,” said manager Kevin Cash, quoted by the Tampa Bay Times. “We’ll probably let a doctor review him and see how he is.” …
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Rays reliever Edwin Uceta didn't feel great when testing shoulder playing catch
Tampa Bay reliever Edwin Uceta didn't feel great when testing his cranky right shoulder. Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Uceta will probably see a doctor.
Rays Reliever Edwin Uceta Experiencing Shoulder Discomfort, Likely to See Doctor
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Edwin Uceta is dealing with discomfort in his right shoulder after a recent throwing session, according to manager Kevin Cash. Speaking Thursday, Cash said that Uceta “didn’t feel great” while playing catch, prompting the club to plan further medical evaluation for the right-hander. The issue surfaced as Uceta was testing his […] The post Rays Reliever Edwin Uceta Experiencing Shoulder Discomfort, Likely to See Doctor app…
Rays' Edwin Uceta Headed For Testing On Shoulder
Rays right-hander Edwin Uceta is headed for testing after experiencing shoulder discomfort early in camp, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Uceta had been planning to pitch for his native Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, but those plans were nixed earlier in camp due to what manager Kevin Cash described as a “cranky” right shoulder. He’s been resting that shoulder and attempted to play catch today but “didn’t feel grea…
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