Rays Send Taj Bradley to Triple-A After Lackluster Performance
The Tampa Bay Rays have made the decision to send Taj Bradley to their Triple-A team, Durham, following a performance below expectations on Wednesday night.Despite having a 4-0 lead against the Chicago White Sox, Bradley allowed four runs in the second inning, failing to complete the episode. Chicago took the victory with a score of 11-9 in Tampa, Florida. In that inning, Bradley conceded four runs, four hits, and three walks.
Bradley, who was considered a promising prospect, was not a factor in the game’s decision. His current record remains at 6-6, with an ERA of 4.61. The 24-year-old pitcher has struggled to maintain consistency. Before his outing on Wednesday, he had allowed only one run in his previous two starts, but had conceded at least five runs in four of his previous six starts.Cash also commented that Bradley reacted to the news “like a professional” and that he will work to regain control of his secondary pitches, such as his changeup and slider, while in Durham.Difficult decision, no doubt, but we feel it’s best for him at this time. It’s probably a better environment (in Triple A) for him to work in, rather than competing in every start.
Kevin Cash, Rays manager
The Rays have struggled in the last month and find themselves with a record of 53-50, placing them in fourth place in the American League East Division. Bradley has been mentioned as a possible trade target before the July 31st deadline. The Rays have room to move at least one starting pitcher, and several teams have identified the right-hander, whose contract extends until after the 2029 season, as the player most likely to be transferred.I told him there have been many good things and others not so good. Inconsistencies are difficult to handle at this level at any point in the season, but certainly with the situation we are in now.
Kevin Cash, Rays manager
