Stock up, stock down at Rays spring training

By Jimmy Goodman

Mar 21, 2021

BRADENTON, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Austin Meadows #17 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs home after hitting a two-run home run off of Mitch Keller of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning of a spring training game on March 17, 2021 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 16: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Michael Wacha #45 of the New York Mets in action during an intra squad game at Citi Field on July 16, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Stock Up: Michael Wacha

Being likely the most suspect addition to the rotation this offseason, Wacha has put a lot of doubts to rest.

Michael Wacha's day likely over after this:
53 pitches, 36 for strikes, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 SO against a lineup full of #Twins regulars.
Solid to say the least!#Rays #RaysUp
— Mat Germain (@Mat_Germain_) March 20, 2021

Pitching 7.0 innings over the course of three starts, Wacha hasn’t allowed a runner to cross the plate and has struck out five while allowing only two hits and one walk. After dealing with injuries and a drop in production over recent seasons, Wacha is coming out of the gates hot and has largely secured a consistent role in the rotation when the season opens in April.