Pepiot out for the season

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.

Pepiot originally came to the Rays as part of the return for Tyler Glasnow following the 2023 season. Pepiot would joint the Rays rotation for the 2024 campaign and over the past two years, he has proven himself as a dependable starting pitcher. Since joining the Rays, Pepiot has a 3.75 ERA | 4.18 FIP with a 25.4 K% & 8.9 BB% over 297.2 IP.