by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/22/2013) The Rays made a change to their rotation plans Wednesday. They announced Alex Cobb and Jake Odorizzi will swap places, with Cobb starting Sunday against the Yankees and Odorizzi moving back to Monday against the Marlins.
Odorizzi made his season debut Monday against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out six.
Jake Odorizzi takes no-decision in Tampa debut
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/20/2013) Starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi made his Tampa Bay debut Monday at Toronto, taking a no-decision after tossing five innings. The right-hander was charged with three runs on five hits and one walk, while striking out six.
Odorizzi, who made two starts for the Royals last season, got off to a rough start. He allowed two runs in the first inning and another run in the second inning. However, he settled down to toss three straight scoreless innings before turning the game over to the bullpen.
"Starting off I just couldn't get in a groove," Odorizzi said. "Once I did, it felt good."
Odorizzi is expected to remain in the rotation while David Price is on the disabled list. Unless they skip his next start because of Thursday's off-day, then Odorizzi should be back on the hill Sunday against the Yankees.
Jake Odorizzi officially recalled for start
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/19/2013) The Rays officially added starter Jake Odorizzi to the 25-man roster on Sunday after a win over the Orioles, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Odorizzi is recalled from Triple-A Durham with Jeff Beliveau going back down.
Odorizzi is taking over David Price's vacated spot in the rotation for as long as Price is on the disabled list. He begins with a start Monday against Toronto.
Jake Odorizzi to remain in David Price's rotation spot
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/19/2013) Rays starter Jake Odorizzi, who will take David Price's start Monday against Toronto, will make all of Price's starts until the Cy Young winner returns, the Tampa Tribune reports.
Part of the trade that sent former Ray James Shields to Kansas City, Odorizzi is 4-0 with a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings over eight starts with Triple-A Durham this season.
Rays tab Jake Odorizzi to start Monday
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/18/2013) The Rays have selected starting pitching prospect Jake Odorizzi to make Monday's start against the Blue Jays, the team announced Saturday. Odorizzi takes the rotation spot of David Price, who is on the disabled list with a triceps strain.
Part of the trade that sent former Ray James Shields to Kansas City, Odorizzi is 4-0 with a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings over eight starts with Triple-A Durham this season.
Jake Odorizzi likely option to replace David Price
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (5/17/2013) Rays starting pitcher prospect Jake Odorizzi is the most likely option to fill in for David Price in the starting rotation, a source told The Tampa Bay Times. The Rays have yet to officially announce Monday's starter against the Blue Jays.
Odorizzi, along with Chris Archer, Alex Torres and Alex Colome, are all under consideration to replace Price in the rotation while he is out. Price is hoping to be out until at least early June.
Odorizzi is the favorite to be recalled among Rays' beat writers. Archer started Thursday for Triple-A Durham, so he would be pitching on short rest if recalled. Torres was promoted to the majors Thursday and could be used in long relief. Colome last started for Durham Monday.
Signs pointing to Jake Odorizzi being promoted
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/16/2013) The Rays placed starting pitcher David Price (triceps) on the disabled list Thursday, which creates an opening in their rotation for Monday's game at Toronto. With Chris Archer making his scheduled start for Triple-A Durham Thursday, it appears Jake Odorizzi remains the leading candidate to replace Price in the rotation, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Jake Odorizzi leading candidate to replace David Price?
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/16/2013) Although no official announcement has been made, Rays starting pitcher David Price (triceps) seems destined for a stint on the disabled list and starting pitcher prospect Jake Odorizzi appears to be the most likely candidate to replace the left-hander in the rotation, suggests the Tampa Bay Times.
Odorizzi, who was acquired in the James Shields trade this offseason, is 4-0 with a 3.83 ERA and .213 opponents' batting average in eight starts. He has struck out 47, walked 15 and has allowed seven home runs in 44 2/3 innings.
Keep an eye on Chris Archer and Jake Odorizzi
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (5/15/2013) Looking at the most-viewed players list Wednesday night, I saw a pair of Rays' minor-league pitchers creeping up towards the middle of the list. Nothing gets past clever Fantasy owners, who realized that David Price suffered an injury to his throwing arm and could miss his next start.
Even though the team has not made an official decision on Price's status, Fantasy owners found their ways to both Jake Odorizzi and Chris Archer's pages, on the off chance that the team will call up one or the other.
Wait until the team tabs one of them to get the call in Price's place, however, whichever one does get called up would be worth grabbing in most Fantasy formats. Archer has a better pedigree as a prospect, ranking 36th on Baseball America's prospect rankings this season as opposed to 92nd for Odorizzi. However, Odorizzi has been better this season for Triple-A Durham.
Of course, this could all be moot if Price ends up missing no time. Keep a close eye on the Rays' plans when looking at either pitcher.
Jake Odorizzi pitches in for Triple-A no-hitter
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/6/2013) Rays starting pitcher prospect Jake Odorizzi combined with three other pitchers to throw a no-hitter for Triple-A Durham Sunday. Odorizzi did most of the work, tossing seven shutout innings.
He walked four batters and struck out three, while winning a third straight start.
"The approach was the same as every game," Odorizzi said, per MLB.com. "I was just throwing the fastball and mixing in my other stuff, trying to keep guys off-balanced. That's basically what we did today. I left some stuff up today, and the one or two times they hit balls decent, they were right at guys. It was one of those days when everything was going right."
Odorizzi is 3-0 with a 2.65 ERA and .178 opponents' batting average in six starts. He hasn't allowed a run in his last two starts (12 innings). Odorizzi has 39 strikeouts in 34 innings.
Jake Odorizzi among Triple-A strikeout leaders
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/1/2013) Rays pitching prospect Jake Odorizzi won his second straight start for Triple-A Durham Monday by tossing five shutout innings against Syracuse. Odorizzi allowed four hits and struck out six.
The right-hander has the second-most strikeouts in the International League with 36. Odorizzi is 2-0 with a 3.33 ERA and .214 opponents' batting average through five starts. He also has allowed four home runs and issued nine walks in 27 innings.
Jake Odorizzi off to promising start
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (4/9/2013) Rays pitcher prospect Jake Odorizzi was outstanding in his season debut for Triple-A Durham Monday. Odorizzi struck out eight in 6 2/3 scoreless innings, while allowing just two walks and four hits.
"I was happy today, everything was working," Odorizzi said, per MLB.com. "I had good control, good command of every pitch. My off-speed stuff was good. I was mixing speeds, and that helped me out later on in the game, getting out of some jams, especially in the sixth."
Odorizzi will have to wait
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/12/2013) The Rays announced Tuesday pitchers Chris Archer, Alex Torres and Jake Odorizzi were all optioned to Triple-A Durham.
Odorizzi hits minor bump
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (3/1/2013) Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi yielded three runs and five hits in two innings during Tampa Bay's 5-4 loss to Toronto in Grapefruit League action Friday. Odorizzi made his second appearance of the spring and cruised through the first inning before being tagged for all of his runs in the second on a pair of homers. He finished with three strikeouts and a walk before being replaced at the start of the third inning by Chris Archer.
Odorizzi seeking opportunity
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (2/24/2013) Tampa Bay starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi hurled a scoreless inning of relief against Minnesota in Grapefruit League action Sunday. Odorizzi, who is entering his first season with the Rays after arriving in an offseason trade from Kansas City, replaced starter Chris Archer in the second inning and finished with one walk and no strikeouts. The 22-year-old has appeared in just two games at the major-league level, both coming last season.
Odorizzi ready to compete
(2/18/2013)Jake Odorizzi told MLB.com on Monday that he thought he could make the Royals rotation this spring. After being traded to the Rays in the James Shields deal this offseason, the right-hander thinks the tougher competition to be a starter will bring out the best in him. "I think it's going to be good," said Odorizzi. "Competition always makes you better. I think I was so close last year to breaking in with the team, [that] this year, I think it's going to give me an advantage that I kind of know what it takes now."
