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Rays' Taylor Walls to Open Season on IL With Oblique Injury as Carson Williams Becomes Leading Replacement

The timeline permits Tampa Bay to recall the 22-year-old as early as Sunday.

Jul 28, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) throws the ball to first base for an out during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Carson Williams (7) stands in the on deck circle before the game against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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Aug 4, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) hits a double during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Walls reported right oblique discomfort during cage swings Tuesday, and imaging Wednesday confirmed an issue.
  • Manager Kevin Cash said he is disappointed for Walls and indicated the shortstop will miss time.
  • Williams was optioned earlier this week with plans for Triple-A Durham before the injury created an opening.
  • He was moved into the Rays’ lineup at shortstop and leadoff against the Phillies on Thursday instead of playing in the Spring Breakout game.
  • Williams is 8-for-22 this spring with two doubles, a walk and five strikeouts, while coaches emphasized there are no guarantees about his role.