Joe Boyle Slated to Start Second Game of Season for Rays

Joe Boyle is scheduled to rejoin the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation to start the second game of the 2026 season. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Boyle will take the mound on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The hard-throwing right-hander is expected to be a key piece of the Rays' pitching staff this year, and his early placement in the rotation highlights the team's confidence in his ability to provide quality innings following the season opener in St. Louis.