Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen to start World Series Game 5 on short rest
The gist
Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen starts World Series Game 5 on three days' rest with Tampa Bay down 3-1.
Tampa Bay leans on a thrice-elbow-operated pitcher to keep its season alive.
How it unfolded
- May 21, 2021The Rays traded shortstop Willy Adames and right-hander Trevor Richards to the Brewers for pitchers J.P. Feyereisen and Drew Rasmussen.
- Oct 23, 2026Rasmussen was set to start Game 2 of the World Series for the Rays against his former team, the Brewers, at American Family Field after Tampa Bay's 3-2 loss in Game 1.
- Oct 24, 2026Rasmussen gave up three runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 3.2 innings on 89 pitches in Game 2; he got no decision as Milwaukee won 5-4 for a 2-0 series lead.