Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen late scratch vs. Cubs

Field Level Media|published: Tue 7th April, 15:23 2026

Apr 1, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will not start Tuesday's home game against the Chicago Cubs after his wife went into early labor.

Rasmussen, 30, had been scheduled to make his third start of the season after he fashioned a 1.80 ERA in 10 combined innings over the first two outings.

The Rays are expected to cover Tuesday's game with a bullpen day as right-hander Mason Englert will be the probable starter, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

In seven major league seasons, Rasmussen is 30-17 with a 2.87 ERA in 132 appearances (83 starts) for the Milwaukee Brewers (2020-21) and the Rays. He was an American Leage All-Star for the first time last season when he went 10-5 with a 2.76 ERA in 31 starts.

--Field Level Media

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