
Jake Mangum
Tampa Bay Rays • #28 • CF
Jake Mangum of Tampa Bay Rays Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Left Groin Strain, Expected Return in Late May
Jake Mangum of the Tampa Bay Rays has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left groin strain and is expected to return in late May.
What It Means
Jake Mangum is currently out with a groin injury. This is the second time this season he has been sidelined with the same issue. Before his injury, Mangum played in 21 games, starting in 20 of them, with a batting average of .338 and an OPS of .781.
With Mangum out, José Caballero is likely to see more time in right field. The upcoming game against the Houston Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field might have Caballero stepping in. Mangum's recent performance showed strong situational stats, including a .444 batting average and an OPS of 1.055 over his last three games.