DRaysBay · Dec 18, 2020
Tampa Bay Rays interested in Ryne Stanek
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAccording to a report from Marc Topkin, the Tampa Bay Rays are interested in bringing back right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek.
Stanek, 29, was originally drafted by the Rays in the first round of the 2013 draft, at 29th overall. During his ascent through the Rays system, Stanek became known for having triple digit velocity on his fastball and he eventually made his big league debut during the 2017 season, although he didn’t truly become an effective pitcher until harnessing a split-finger pitch that was taught to him by Rays pitching coach, Kyle Snyder.