Ryan Pepiot Placed on 15-Day IL With Right Hip Inflammation

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Ryan Pepiot on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right hip inflammation. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the move comes just as the regular season is set to begin, sidelining the right-hander for at least the first two weeks of the campaign. Pepiot's absence creates a significant void in the Rays' starting rotation, forcing the team to rely on their pitching depth while he undergoes treatment and rehabilitation for the inflammatory condition.