What happened: Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said it was "pretty easy to go with our guy who's been our guy all season long" when explaining the decision to start Drew Rasmussen on Wednesday. Cash also addressed Nick Martinez's availability to pitch in tonight's postseason matchup.
MLB·PREVIEW·October 28, 2026 07:54 PM ET
Kevin Cash taps Drew Rasmussen to start Game 5 for Rays
Cash also addressed Nick Martinez's availability tonight.
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