US EditionRays reinstate OF Jake Mangum from injured list
- On May 30, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays activated Jake Mangum off the 10-day injured list and created roster space by sending Chandler Simpson down to Triple-A Durham.
- Mangum missed five weeks due to a left groin strain after a strong first month where he hit.338 with a.781 OPS in 21 games, while Simpson was optioned despite leading MLB in stolen bases.
- Mangum, a 28-year-old switch hitter recognized for his defensive skills and steady offensive performance, recorded seven RBIs and successfully stole eight bases without being caught, compiling a 0.7 WAR. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Simpson appeared in 35 games, batting.285 and stealing 19 bases out of 22 attempts.
- Rays president Erik Neander described Simpson as “as electric a player as you'll see” but said the team valued Mangum’s defensive skills more and called the roster move a difficult decision.
- This change reflects roster strategy prioritizing defense and consistency, with Mangum returning to left field and Misner maintaining center field duties, while Simpson will gain reps in Triple-A to refine his offensive approach.
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The Tampa Bay Rays made a move that left fans puzzled, if not outright frustrated: optioning electrifying rookie Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham in favor of reinstating Jake Mangum. On paper, it doesn’t add up. Simpson was slashing .285/.315/.317, had 19 stolen bases, and had become a fan favorite thanks to his game-breaking speed.So why Simpson, and not Christopher Morel, who has underperformed at the plate and in the field? CBS Sports’ R.J…
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Marietta Daily JournalAmid 'tough' roster move, Rays face Astros again
In a nod to their outfield depth -- amid their series against the Houston Astros -- the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday optioned rookie speedster Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham to make room for the returning Jake Mangum.
Rays reinstate Jake Mangum, make tough call on who to send down
The Rays made what they called difficult decisions Friday in reinstating outfielder Jake Mangum from the injured list and optioning speedy Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham to make room. Mangum had been sidelined since late April with a left groin strain following a solid first month in the majors. Simpson, who made his big-league debut a week before Mangum got hurt, also made an impressive showing, using his elite speed to impact games in num…
Rays reinstate OF Jake Mangum from injured list
The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated outfielder Jake Mangum from the injured list Friday and optioned outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham. Mangum, 29, has been out since April 23 with a left groin strain. After making his major league debut March 30, he was batting .338 with seven RBIs and eight stolen bases in 21 games. Simpson, 24, made his major league debut April 19 and was batting .285 with 11 RBIs and 19 stolen bases in 35 games. Simps…
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Rays option outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A, reinstate Jake Mangum
HOUSTON (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays optioned rookie Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday to make room on the roster for outfielder Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the injured list.
Rays option speedster Simpson to Triple-A in 'tough decision'; Mangum reinstated
HOUSTON -- The Rays made the surprising, difficult decision to option rookie speedster Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday morning as they reinstated outfielder Jake Mangum from the 10-day injured list.
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