15-Day IL
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 5/8/2026
2026 Stats
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Uceta began his career as a journeyman reliever, but has carved out a high-leverage role ever since joining the Rays during the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old doesn't throw super hard (94 mph on average), but he boasts one of the better four-seam fastballs in the league, as his 38.7 percent whiff rate ranked second overall for that pitch type behind only Edwin Diaz. Combined with an effective changeup that also induced plenty of swing-and-miss, Uceta was one of five relief pitchers to record 100-plus strikeouts in 2025, finishing fifth with 103. He ranked second among relievers with 10 wins and tenth with a career-high 76.0 innings. Uceta overcame a rough first-half (5.53 ERA, 1.40 WHIP) to finish 2025 on a high note, recording a 1.78 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 50:10 K:BB over 35.1 innings after the All-Star break. He is expected to be part of a closer-by-committee for the Rays in 2026 along with Griffin Jax and Garrett Cleavinger, who boast wider arsenals and more impressive skills. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $1.53 million contract with the Rays in February of 2026.
Suffers setback
Manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Uceta has soreness in the back of his right shoulder following his latest rehab appearance at Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis
Uceta was roughed up a bit during his outing Wednesday, allowing two earned runs on five hits over 1.1 innings. The Rays will now shut him down for a few days before re-evaluating him, at which point an updated timeline for his return may emerge.
Uceta was roughed up a bit during his outing Wednesday, allowing two earned runs on five hits over 1.1 innings. The Rays will now shut him down for a few days before re-evaluating him, at which point an updated timeline for his return may emerge.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-14%
BAA vs RHP
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .222 | 68 | 19 | 43 | 7 | |||
| Since 2024vs Right | .190 | 92 | 16 | 45 | 6 | |||
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .226 | 46 | 16 | 28 | 6 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .215 | 57 | 11 | 34 | 5 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .214 | 22 | 3 | 15 | 1 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .139 | 35 | 5 | 11 | 1 | |||
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| Since 2024Home | 2.61 | 0.95 | 62.0 | 12.2 | 2.5 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | 3.40 | 1.15 | 55.2 | 12.3 | 2.9 | ||||
| 2026Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2025Home | 3.58 | 1.06 | 37.2 | 12.2 | 2.9 | ||||
| 2025Away | 3.99 | 1.28 | 38.1 | 12.2 | 3.5 | ||||
| 2024Home | 1.11 | 0.78 | 24.1 | 12.2 | 1.8 | ||||
| 2024Away | 2.08 | 0.87 | 17.1 | 12.5 | 1.6 | ||||
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Pitching for his fourth team in as many seasons, Uceta emerged as a trusted reliever for Tampa Bay, particularly as the 2024 campaign was winding down. The 26-year-old was recalled from the minors in late-June and became part of the Rays' fluid mix for save opportunities after closer Pete Fairbanks suffered a season-ending injury last August, recording five of the team's final 13 saves for a near 40 percent team save share over that span. For the season, Uceta produced an outstanding 1.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 57:8 K:BB across 41.2 innings, though his mediocre results during his minor league career (4.15 ERA, 1.28 WHIP over 457.2 innings across eight seasons) make it difficult to project what he'll offer this coming year. The right-hander is likely to remain part of Tampa Bay's high-leverage mix to open 2025, but any save chances will likely correlate with Fairbanks' availability this season.
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Set for longer buildup during rehab
Uceta's (shoulder) is expected to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham next week, per MLB.com reports.
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Rehab assignment begins
Uceta (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Montgomery on Tuesday, allowing one hit and no walks with one strikeout in a scoreless inning.
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Progressing in throwing program
Uceta (shoulder) threw live batting practice Friday, per MLB.com.
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Sent to 15-day injured list
The Rays placed Uceta (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
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Throws off mound
Uceta (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Unlikely for Opening Day
Uceta, who's dealing with a shoulder injury, is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, according to Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times.
Analysis
Uceta has yet to pitch this spring due to shoulder inflammation, and while the injury isn't expected to be a long-term problem, it will probably prevent the 28-year-old from being ready for the start of the season. Uceta has an outside shot at pitching in an exhibition game before the end of spring training, but it seems he won't have enough time to ramp up to full readiness. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder said Monday that Uceta, who's still limited to playing catch, is "probably still another couple of weeks away from getting back on the mound."
Uceta has yet to pitch this spring due to shoulder inflammation, and while the injury isn't expected to be a long-term problem, it will probably prevent the 28-year-old from being ready for the start of the season. Uceta has an outside shot at pitching in an exhibition game before the end of spring training, but it seems he won't have enough time to ramp up to full readiness. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder said Monday that Uceta, who's still limited to playing catch, is "probably still another couple of weeks away from getting back on the mound."