The Tampa Bay Rays placed right‑handed pitcher Griffin Jax on the 15‑day injured list with right elbow discomfort, retroactive to Thursday. The move follows a scratch from his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners, prompting reliever Casey Legumina to fill in for a bullpen day that resulted in a 3‑2 victory. The 31‑year‑old Griffin Jax had been 6‑9 with a 3.63 ERA, striking out 100 while walking 30 over 29 appearances, 18 starts.

Manager Kevin Cash reported initial tests showed no ligament damage and that Jax was already feeling better, expecting a doctor’s evaluation on Monday with a prognosis by mid‑week. Right‑hander Michael Grove was recalled from Triple‑A Durham to replace Griffin Jax on the active roster. The Rays remain optimistic that the elbow issue is minor, and the team will monitor his progress closely as they continue their playoff push.