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Rays' Austin Shenton: Back in big leagues
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Austin Shenton from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.Shenton has a .697 OPS in 44 plate appearances during his time in the big leagues this season and has posted an .858 OPS with 20 homers this year at Durham. The lefty-hitting first baseman/designated hitter could see the occasional start against right-handed pitching.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Heads back to Triple-A
The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Austin Shenton to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Shenton was up in the majors for one day and didn't see any action. He'll head to Durham to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Dylan Carlson, who was acquired Tuesday via trade from the Cardinals.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Back in big leagues
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Austin Shenton from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Shenton will absorb the roster spot vacated by Amed Rosario, who was traded to the Dodgers on Monday. The 26-year-old put up a .697 OPS over a 17-game stint with the Rays earlier this season. Shenton can play both infield corners and could get a decent amount of playing time, especially if the Rays continue to trade pieces from their major-league roster.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Sent down to Durham
Austin Shenton was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.The 26-year-old will make room for Jonathan Aranda (finger) on the big-league roster. Shenton slashed .189/.318/.378 with a homer and four doubles in 44 plate appearances with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Belts first big-league homer
Austin Shenton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk Saturday in an extra-inning loss to the White Sox.Shenton came into the contest having gone 0-for-8 with three strikeouts over his previous four contests, but he turned things around with the opportunity to start at first base and work as the Tampa Bay Rays' cleanup hitter. The 26-year-old enjoyed a personal highlight with a solo shot to left field in the fifth inning for his first major-league long ball. Shelton slugged 29 homers over 134 minor-league games last year, so he could be an intriguing source of power if given more opportunity.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Secures first career hit and RBI
Austin Shenton went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rockies.After drawing his first major-league start Monday, Shenton broke through for his first MLB hit Sunday, driving in Jose Caballero with an RBI double off Dakota Hudson in the top of the second inning. He later came around to score off a single from Jose Siri in the frame while also adding another base knock himself in top of the ninth. Shenton currently doesn't have a direct path to consistent playing time, but his positional flexibility makes him a valuable utility option off the bench for Tampa Bay.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Draws first MLB start
Austin Shenton went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a walk Monday against the Rangers.Shenton made his first major-league start, playing first base and hitting eighth after appearing as a pinch hitter Sunday. He posted a 1.035 OPS across 271 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham in 2023, though that came at the elevated age of 25. Shenton could be an intriguing option if he can get more consistent at-bats, though it appears the Tampa Bay Rays will have to suffer several injuries for that to occur.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Makes Opening Day roster
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Austin Shenton has made the Rays' Opening Day roster, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.Shenton was optioned to minor-league camp earlier this month, but injuries to other players created another opportunity and he wound up making the team. The 26-year-old can handle the corner-infield and corner-outfield spots and could also be an option at designated hitter while Jonathan Aranda (finger) opens the season on the injured list. Shenton will be making his major-league debut whenever he gets into a game.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Optioned to minors camp
The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Austin Shenton to minor-league camp Monday.Shenton went 7-for-27 with an 8:1 K:BB over 27 at-bats this spring. The 26-year-old had a monster 1.006 OPS with 29 home runs between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham in 2023 and is a good bet to make his MLB debut at some point this season. Shenton is primarily a corner infielder but has dabbled in left field and at second base, too, giving him multiple potential avenues to playing time with the big club.
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Rays' Austin Shenton: Selected to 40-man roster
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Austin Shenton to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Shenton put up an impressive .304/.423/.584 batting line with 29 home runs and 99 RBI over 134 games this past season between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham. The 25-year-old corner infielder looks poised to make his major-league debut in the early part of the 2024 season.
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