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Rays Place Griffin Jax On 15-Day Injured List

Two MLB teams face pitching challenges as key starters hit the injured list.

By · Published August 12, 2026  21:46 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026  10:27 UTC

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Riley Greene was placed on the 10-day injured list following a hamstring strain sustained during a game against the Guardians. The team subsequently summoned Corey Julks to the roster as a replacement.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding his return.

Epilogue added 50d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Two MLB teams face pitching challenges as key starters hit the injured list.
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Two starting pitchers have been placed on the 15-day injured list. The Tampa Bay Rays placed Griffin Jax on the injured list with elbow discomfort. The Toronto Blue Jays placed Jameson Taillon on the injured list with forearm tendinitis.

The Rays' loss of Jax comes amid a stretch of games against the Seattle Mariners. The Blue Jays' loss of Taillon follows a win over the Boston Red Sox. The Rays called up a replacement pitcher, but the Blue Jays have not yet announced a replacement.

Taillon will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his injury. The Blue Jays' win over the Red Sox was described as a character-building victory.

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Which teams are affected by these injuries?

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays.

What is the nature of the injuries?

Griffin Jax has elbow discomfort. Jameson Taillon has forearm tendinitis.

What is the status of replacements for these pitchers?

The Rays have called up a replacement pitcher. The Blue Jays have not yet announced a replacement for Taillon.

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