Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Wed 5/30/18 8:44 AM

Duffy went 3-for-4 with three singles and was caught stealing on his only attempt in a win over the Athletics on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
While there were no extra-base hits in Duffy's tally Tuesday, he continues to enjoy a stellar month at the plate. The hot-hitting infielder's May average is up to .321 following the three-hit effort, his third multi-hit haul in the last five games. Finally healthy after injuries wiped out all of last season, Duffy is demonstrating a level of offensive proficiency reminiscent of his solid 2015 rookie campaign in San Francisco, when he slashed .295/.334/.428 over 149 games.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Sun 5/27/18 11:56 AM

Duffy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy has started each of the past seven games, so manager Kevin Cash decided it was an optimal time to rest the infielder in advance of the club's road trip that begins Monday. Duffy's move to the bench will open up third base for Christian Arroyo, who will serve as the Rays' No. 8 hitter in the series finale.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Fri 5/25/18 11:42 PM

Duffy went 2-for-4 in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
The Rays only scraped together seven hits on the night, but Duffy didn't seem to have any difficulties, putting together his third multi-hit performance in the last five games. The 27-year-old now sports a .322/.364/.420 slash line on the season, but his counting stats have left a lot to be desired as he has two homers, two steals, 15 RBI and 10 runs in 36 games. Duffy will need to stay off the disabled list, and work his way up into a better spot in the Rays' batting order, if he's going to turn those hits into meaningful production.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Fri 5/25/18 1:05 PM

Duffy went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Red Sox on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy closed out the scoring on the night with a fourth-inning single that extended the Rays' lead to a commanding 6-0 at the time. The 27-year-old has yet to contribute much from a power perspective, but he's hitting safely and getting on base at a career-best clip. Factoring in Thursday's production, Duffy's May average is up to a blistering .328, and he's now racked up eight multi-hit efforts during the month.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Mon 5/21/18 9:25 AM

Duffy went 3-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Angels on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The hot-hitting infielder had gone 0-for-3 with two walks in his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury Saturday, so Sunday's effort was considerably more productive. Duffy is now hitting an impressive .358 in May and slashing .328/.365/.438 over 137 plate appearances overall, with all three components of his line representing career bests. The 27-year-old is accomplishing his stellar numbers despite a career-high 24.1 percent strikeout rate, as a seemingly unsustainable .426 BABIP has played a considerable role in his early success.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Sat 5/19/18 6:15 PM

Duffy (hamstring) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy left Tuesday's game against the Royals with hamstring tightness and had yet to return to action. He was aiming to return Friday but ended up needing one extra day. He'll bat third at play third base Saturday.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Fri 5/18/18 5:47 PM

Duffy (hamstring) is not in the lineup against the Angels on Friday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy will remain on the bench for a third straight game after suffering a hamstring injury during Tuesday's contest. In his place, Christian Arroyo will start at third base and bat eighth in the order.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Wed 5/16/18 11:48 AM

Duffy (hamstring) is not in the lineup Wednesday against Kansas City, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Duffy will get the afternoon off after exiting Tuesday's contest with right hamstring tightness. In his absence, Daniel Robertson will start at third base. Consider Duffy day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series opener versus the Angels.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Tue 5/15/18 11:09 PM

Duffy left Tuesday's game against the Royals with right hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy was replaced by Daniel Robertson at third base in the bottom of the fifth inning, but the Rays described it a precautionary move. Duffy should be considered day-to-day for now, with Robertson likely to be the beneficiary should he be held out of the lineup.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Tue 5/15/18 9:52 AM

Duffy went 3-for-4 with a pair of run-scoring singles in a win over the Royals on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy essentially was the Rays offense Monday, plating C.J. Cron in the first with a timely single and then snapping a 1-1 tie with another well-placed hit that brought home Adeiny Hechavarria. The latter run turned out to be the difference in the game, and the performance extended what has been a torrid stretch for Duffy. Factoring in Monday's production, he's now gone for multiple hits in six of the last nine games on his way to a .349 average over 11 May contests.