1:31 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) will be shut down for 5-to-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a flexor/pronator strain with an accompanying UCL sprain in his left elbow, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:51 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays re-assigned McKay to minor-league camp Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:12 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) (elbow) has impressed the Rays with how he looked toward the end of last season and early on this spring, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:14 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (elbow) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

5:21 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

5:21 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:21 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays transferred McKay (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:21 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays transferred McKay (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

8:30 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

8:30 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:01 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) underwent an MRI on Friday that showed damage to the UCL in his left elbow, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:28 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) exited his start with Triple-A Durham on Thursday after throwing only one pitch, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:16 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:52 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:48 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance Tuesday for Single-A Charleston.

12:48 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance Tuesday for Single-A Charleston.

9:46 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate last Saturday and has given up one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out three across 2.2 innings over two appearances.

9:46 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate last Saturday and has given up one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out three across 2.2 innings over two appearances.

6:15 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) will throw in a Florida Complex League game Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:24 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) was shut down from throwing for a few days due to renewed soreness in his shoulder, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:57 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was optioned to minor-league camp Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:58 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder/illness) arrived at camp Thursday and is considered fully healthy, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

3:06 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) will be delayed to start camp after failing to passing COVID-19 intake testing, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

7:19 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (elbow) underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

5:20 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) will likely miss the rest of the season after he suffered an elbow injury at Double-A Montgomery, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

7:33 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) manager Kevin Cash said that McKay (shoulder) felt good coming out his most recent rehab start Friday at Double-A Montgomery, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He was charged with five earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two across 1.1 innings in the start.

3:48 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) started Tuesday's game for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate and fired a perfect first inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.

12:36 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in a rehab appearance Tuesday for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

5:59 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) dealt with shoulder discomfort during his rehab start Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:00 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

6:57 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) began a rehab assignment at extended spring training May 26.

12:42 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays optioned McKay to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

9:33 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) said Tuesday that he expects to resume throwing off a mound by the end of March, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

10:49 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) will continue to hit throughout spring training while rehabbing from shoulder surgery, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

6:08 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) underwent surgery Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:29 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

6:23 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Kevin Cash said Tuesday that McKay is dealing with shoulder irritation and is being shut down for 7-to-10 days, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

4:53 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (illness) threw two innings in a simulated game Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

6:15 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (illness) came out of his live batting practice session healthy but will need some time before being ready for game action, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

1:32 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) has been cleared to return after a positive COVID-19 test wiped out his entire summer camp and began throwing at the Rays' alternate training site Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

4:35 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays assigned McKay (undisclosed) to their alternate training site Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:50 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) (undisclosed) has not been seen in camp since July 6, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:20 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays optioned McKay to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

11:02 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) started a Grapefruit League loss to the Phillies on Thursday and allowed four earned runs on four hits, a walk and a hit batsman over 1.1 innings. He struck out two.

10:55 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) fired a scoreless fourth inning in a Grapefruit League loss to the Twins on Friday, his spring debut. He struck out one.

4:58 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) felt good following his bullpen session Tuesday and will pitch Friday against the Twins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

12:35 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) spring debut won't be set until after the Rays see how his sore left shoulder responds to Tuesday's bullpen session, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

11:32 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) is slated to make his spring debut on the mound in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

11:50 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) Kevin Cash said Monday that McKay (shoulder) could return to game action this week after his live batting practice went well Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

3:10 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session Saturday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

11:20 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

12:06 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) hasn't thrown a live batting practice session yet as he's battling shoulder stiffness, though the issue isn't considered serious, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

6:21 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) is expected to pitch out of the bullpen Tuesday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

5:41 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) is no longer scheduled to start Tuesday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:19 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) entered Sunday's loss to the Red Sox as a pinch hitter and hit a solo home run in his only at-bat.

6:14 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) gave up three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out three through four innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

2:12 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) is scheduled to make his next start Thursday against the Rangers in Texas.

12:49 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) will start Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:24 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) will either start or work as the primary pitcher Friday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:13 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was recalled by the Rays on Tuesday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

1:22 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) struck out eight and allowed just a hit and a walk over three scoreless innings in Triple-A Durham's loss to Gwinnett on Saturday.

3:49 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

7:41 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was placed on the 7-day injured list Monday due to left shoulder fatigue, retroactive to Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

11:13 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Monday's start against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:55 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (2-3) gave up seven runs (three earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out one through two innings to take the loss against the Mariners on Monday.

4:09 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) did not factor into the decision against San Diego on Tuesday, hurling four innings and giving up four runs on five hits and six walks while striking out seven.

10:34 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (2-2) allowed three earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out eight across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

9:06 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

8:29 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) (2-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk across 5.1 innings Thursday to earn the win over the Red Sox. He struck out seven.

7:11 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:08 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) could be recalled from Triple-A Durham to pitch either Wednesday or Thursday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

1:40 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays optioned McKay to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

10:51 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (1-1) was hit with the loss after allowing six runs (five earned) on nine hits while striking out five over 3.1 innings Friday against the White Sox.

4:09 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was recalled as expected to start Friday against the White Sox.

11:59 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) could be recalled from Triple-A Durham to start one of the Rays' three games against the White Sox next weekend, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:57 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

4:31 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) allowed three hits while striking out seven over five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Orioles in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

12:11 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was promoted from Triple-A Durham in advance of his start in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

12:11 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) will return as the 26th man to start one game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

11:06 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) will stick in the Tampa Bay rotation and make his next start Friday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:41 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and bat eighth Monday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:44 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (1-0) pitched six shutout innings, allowing only one hit with one walk and three strikeouts to earn a victory against the Rangers in his major league debut Saturday.

5:37 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, McKay will likely make two starts before the All-Star break, and could see some at-bats as well.

2:21 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays officially selected McKay's contract Friday ahead of his major-league debut Saturday against the Rangers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

1:11 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) who is 3-0 with a 1.08 ERA and 0.76 WHIP across his first five appearances with Triple-A Durham, could make his major-league debut by mid-July, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:51 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) recorded six strikeouts and allowed two earned runs on three hits and a hit batsman over five innings in Triple-A Durham's win over Norfolk on Monday.

11:43 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) will be promoted to Triple-A Durham to start Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:13 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (2-0) fired five scoreless innings in Double-A Montgomery's win over Biloxi on Friday in the first game of a doubleheader, allowing three hits and three walks but recording seven strikeouts.

11:02 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) struck out 11 batters while giving up three earned runs in 4.2 innings in his debut start for Double-A Montgomery.

9:49 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) Rays intend to use McKay exclusively as a designated hitter rather than as a first baseman on his non-pitching days throughout the 2019 season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:22 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) was placed on the 7-day disabled list at High-A Charlotte due to an oblique issue, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:44 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) spun five shutout innings while notching five strikeouts and giving up only three hits and a walk Tuesday in High-A Charlotte's 4-0 win over Bradenton.

6:47 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) (oblique) went 0-for-3 with a HBP for Tampa Bay's rookie Gulf Coast League team Monday in a rehab assignment.

6:11 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) is expected to be sidelined for three weeks due to tightness in his right oblique muscle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

7:16 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) was placed on the minor-league disabled list with right oblique tightness Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

6:02 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) hasn't played in a game for High-A Charlotte since June 9 due to a mild right oblique strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

4:55 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) is slashing just .211/.375/.263 with no home runs and seven RBI over his first 48 plate appearances with High-A Charlotte, but the two-way prospect has also generated a 2-1 record and 2.12 ERA over 17 innings.

1:46 PM - Brendan McKay (TB) was promoted to High-A Charlotte on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

4:40 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) fired six scoreless innings in which he allowed just one hit and struck out seven in Low-A Bowling Green's win over Cedar Rapids on Thursday.

7:28 AM - Brendan McKay (TB) is 7-for-13 with a 2:7 K:BB through four games for Low-A Bowling Green. He also tossed two perfect innings with four strikeouts in his lone start for the Hot Rods.