NEWS
8:31 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) will start for the Rays on Opening Day, March 28 at home against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:03 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (15-8) allowed one earned run on one hit and no walks while striking out eight across seven innings to earn the win Friday against the Orioles.
3:56 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (14-8) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings against the Mariners. He struck out six.
3:31 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) pitched 6.1 scoreless innings against Miami on Wednesday, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out four batters in a no-decision.
2:03 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (knee) said he is "good to go" for his scheduled start against the Yankees on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:06 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:58 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (knee) played catch without issue Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:50 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Friday in an interview on MLB Network Radio that Eflin (knee) remains day-to-day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:55 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) could potentially make his next scheduled start Tuesday versus the Yankees after an MRI on his left knee didn't show anything overly concerning, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:51 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) manager Kevin Cash said after Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Marlins that Eflin (knee) will undergo an MRI, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:42 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) was removed after four innings in his start Wednesday against the Marlins due to left knee discomfort, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. He gave up five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three.
9:22 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (11-5) earned the win Friday, allowing two hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Orioles. He struck out eight.
7:10 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (10-5) took the loss Sunday against the Royals, allowing five runs on seven hits in just three innings. He did not strike out or walk a batter in the outing.
7:07 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (10-4) earned the win Sunday versus Atlanta after he allowed two runs on four hits and no walks over five innings. He struck out five.
8:49 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (9-3) picked up the win Friday, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings in an 11-3 victory over the Royals. He struck out seven.
5:33 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) dropped to 8-2 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics after allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.
5:53 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out five.
4:23 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (7-1) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over seven innings in a 6-3 victory over the Blue Jays.
10:18 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (4-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out four.
9:42 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 3-2 win over the White Sox, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five.
4:10 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (3-0) got the win Sunday over the White Sox after allowing one run on three hits and no walks over five innings. He struck out four.
10:37 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (back) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Sunday against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:56 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) manager Kevin Cash told reporters before Monday's contest with the Reds that Eflin (back) lookd good in a bullpen session and is on track to start Sunday against the White sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:12 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Rays on Tuesday with lower-back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:32 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) Kevin Cash confirmed Eflin will start the Rays' second game of the season Saturday versus the Tigers at Tropicana Field, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:18 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) three-year, $40 million contract with the Rays was formally announced by the team Tuesday.
7:06 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Rays on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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