Griffin Jax Scratched From Saturday Start Due to Elbow Discomfort

Griffin Jax was scratched from his scheduled start against the Mariners on Saturday due to right elbow discomfort, as reported by Ryan Bass of Rays.tv. This follows earlier reports that identified Jax as having a performance edge in his matchup due to his season-long consistency. The status of his elbow remains the primary concern following the late-breaking news of his removal from the rotation.