The Tampa Bay Rays are changing their World Series pitching plans, passing over Drew Rasmussen for Friday’s series opener vs. the Milwaukee Brewers.
Rasmussen started Game 1 of both the ALDS and ALCS. The Rays will tweak their approach when the Fall Classic begins at American Family Field.
The decision comes after Rasmussen delivered seven innings in Sunday’s ALCS Game 5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale took to his X account, formerly Twitter, Thursday afternoon, unveiling the Rays’ starting pitcher for Game 1 of the World Series.
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