Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Sat 5/12/18 6:09 PM

Duffy is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in the first inning of the Rays' loss in Game 1, but will take a seat for the nightcap after starting the last 10 games. The 27-year-old has a .309/.342/.409 slash line with 31 strikeouts in 110 at-bats this season.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Thu 5/10/18 11:42 AM

Duffy went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Braves on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Although Rays bats have largely gone quiet recently, Duffy now has a trio of multi-hit efforts over the first seven games of May. The oft-injured infielder is 14-for-41 with three doubles, two RBI, three walks and two runs in the 10 games he's played since his latest stint on the disabled list, but he's still sporting just one home run over his first 108 plate appearances.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Sat 5/5/18 1:21 PM

Duffy went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy continues to produce from the top half of the order, as he's now 10-for-28 with two doubles and a run over his last six games. The hot-hitting third baseman has a trio of multi-hit games during that stretch, and his early production hints at a potential bounce back season after injuries wiped out all of 2017.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Tue 5/1/18 10:25 AM

Duffy went 2-for-4 in a win over the Tigers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy vaulted his average up over the .300 mark for the first time since the third game of the season with Monday's production. He's now hit safely in seven straight games, a streak that predates his recent disabled list stint due to a hamstring injury. If the oft-injured 27-year-old can figure out a way to remain healthy, he could be primed for a resurgent season judging by his early play.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Sun 4/29/18 11:58 AM

Duffy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing 10 days with a hamstring injury, Duffy returned from the disabled list Friday and started back-to-back games against Boston, going 5-for-11 with a double in those contests. It doesn't sound like he experienced any setbacks with the hamstring in either contest, so it seems Duffy's absence Sunday is part of a pre-planned rest day. After Duffy served as the leadoff man the past two days while the Rays faced southpaw pitching, Denard Span will assume table-setting duties in the series finale with right-hander Rick Porcello on the bump.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Sat 4/28/18 1:38 PM

Duffy (hamstring) hit out of the leadoff spot and went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in a win over the Red Sox on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The versatile infielder returned to action following his 10-day disabled list stint and hit safely for the fifth straight game in the process. Duffy had gotten off to a solid start at the plate before the injury, a pace he'll look to maintain now that the oft-injured 27-year-old appears to be back to full health.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Fri 4/27/18 1:02 PM

Manager Kevin Cash said that Duffy (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list prior to Friday's game, and he will return to the lineup at third base against the Red Sox, MLB Network Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy recently participated in a simulated game Wednesday and went 2-for-3 with one RBI during Thursday's rehab outing for Triple-A Durham. The infielder hasn't experienced any problems with his right hamstring since going down last Monday, and should be fully operational moving forward. Expect Duffy to be utilized as the Rays' primary third baseman while Daniel Robertson serves as a utility man around the diamond. Duffy will officially be reinstated from the DL in the coming hours to go along with a corresponding move.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Wed 4/25/18 2:53 PM

Duffy (hamstring) is scheduled to play a simulated game at High-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy was placed on the 10-day disabled list last week with a right hamstring strain, but it doesn't look as though he'll be in store for an extended absence. The third baseman came out of a workout Tuesday feeling fine and will ramp up his activity another level Wednesday. If all goes well during the simulated game, Duffy could stick with Charlotte or head to Triple-A Durham for a rehab game Thursday before returning from the DL when first eligible Friday or soon after.

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Sat 4/21/18 11:17 PM

Duffy (hamstring) took ground balls and ran in the outfield at 60 percent speed without issue prior to Saturday night's game against the Twins, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The ailing shortstop remains hopeful of coming off the disabled list the first day he's eligible to, which would be this coming Friday. Manager Kevin Cash confirmed that Duffy will not be with the team when they begin a nine-game road trip following Sunday's series finale versus the Twins, but the Rays' skipper remarked that he hopes to see Duffy "at some point on the trip."

Matt Duffy
1B/2B/3B FA
Fri 4/20/18 3:28 PM

Duffy (hamstring) hit soft toss and threw Friday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's encouraging that the embattled infielder is still able to partake in baseball activities. However, his status moving forward is still murky until he begins running again.