Rays Bullpen Hit, Martin Called Up

0:00It's April 20th. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The Tampa Bay Rays are cruising early in the season, neck and neck with the New York Yankees for first in the American League East. But their bullpen took another hit when they placed right-hander Mason Engler on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness. The 26-year-old had pitched in nine games, logging 12.2 innings with a rough 7.11 ERA. To fill the spot, the Rays called up right-hander Trevor Martin from AAA, giving him number 70. They also shifted right-hander Michael Grove to the 60-day injured list to clear 40-man roster space. Engler joins Edwin Ucetta and Garrett Clevenger on the sidelines, testing the pen's depth. Fans and analysts see this as a bump in an otherwise solid start for Tampa Bay, who exceeded pre-season expectations despite winter trades aimed at the long-term. Martin's haven't derailed their momentum much, but the bullpen's struggles stand out,

1:00especially Engler allowing four home runs already. Martin brings hot stats from the minors. No runs allowed in 9.1 innings over seven outings. At 25, he's primed to stabilize things and earn more time up top. Four are issues worry everyone for pitches like Engler, but a quick recovery could get him back fast. Meanwhile, Martin gets his shot to shine as the Rays gear up for their home series against the Cincinnati Reds.