Rays Move Struggling Steven Matz to Bullpen Role

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially transitioned veteran left-hander Steven Matz from the starting rotation to the bullpen. The decision follows a pair of poor recent starts that saw his season ERA climb to 5.48. Matz will now operate out of the relief corps for the remainder of the season, marking a significant shift in his usage as the first-place Rays look to stabilize their pitching staff.