What is the story about?
The Tampa Bay Rays will be without right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot for the entire season.
The 28-year old opened the season on the Injured List after dealing with an issue that was later described as ‘right-hip inflammation.’ There was hope that with some rest that the issue would resolve itself. However, during a throwing session at Tropicana Field a few weeks ago, Kevin Cash said that Pepiot had a “bad day.”
Now, the official word is that Pepiot will have to undergo hip surgery in order to resolve
the issue and will be out for the remainder of the 2026 season.
