Rays Pitcher Pepiot Out for Season, Hip Surgery Scheduled

0:00On May 2nd, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepeat is done for the season with a right hip injury that needs surgery. Manager Kevin Cash broke the news Friday, saying the 28-year-old right-hander will go under the knife on May 13th. PBO hasn't thrown a pitch since spring training wrapped up. He started on the 15-day injured list, then got bumped to the 60-day list back in mid-April. He's been a key arm since joining the Rays this year after day viewing with the Dodgers in 2022. Over the last two seasons, he started 57 games with a solid 19 wins, 20 losses, and a 3.75 ERA. Cash says Dr. Thomas Bird will handle the operation in Nashville, Tennessee, and Pepeat should be back for spring training next year. That leaves a hole in the rotation where he was expected to shine. Rays fans will miss his fire, but eyes are on a full recovery to keep building that momentum come spring. That wraps MLB News today brought to you with AI.