Overview
- Tampa Bay called up Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Durham and sent him to the mound Wednesday for his Rays debut.
- Heasley repeatedly vomited on the mound during the fifth inning, a moment that was shared widely online after Jomboy Media posted the clip.
- Heasley finished four innings, allowing eight hits, two home runs and five earned runs while striking out two in an 11-2 loss to Baltimore.
- Veteran Steven Matz also struggled in the game, giving up six earned runs in three innings, a pair of outings that left the Rays exposed on the mound.
- Reporters noted Heasley has had similar episodes before and said he described a weak stomach and nerves, while the team will face short-term roster pressure as it manages pitching depth.