Prior to today’s game, the Rays announced that right-hander Griffin Jax has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 6) due to discomfort in his throwing elbow. Jax is slated to visit another doctor in the next day or two for a further consult. The role change has been a success, with Jax posting a 3.16 ERA, 26.9% strikeout rate, and 6.9% walk rate over his 18 starts (82 2/3 innings). With Shane McLanahan also on the Rays’ IL due to back tightness, Tampa now finds itself down two rotation members. The Rays could turn to bullpen games until at least one of Jax or McLanahan returns, with Steven Matz or Casey Legumina the likeliest candidates for bulk pitcher duty.