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Rays' Uceta Withdraws from WBC, Eyes Opening Day Return

2/15/2026

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Reliever Uceta will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic due to a "cranky shoulder".
Rays manager Kevin Cash said the withdrawal is precautionary and Uceta should be ready for Opening Day.
The Rays lack a set closer after losing Pete Fairbanks to free agency.
Last season Uceta had one save, 21 holds, and 103 strikeouts in 76 innings, and he could help late innings if the shoulder heals.

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Reliever Uceta will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic due to a "cranky shoulder".
Rays manager Kevin Cash said the withdrawal is precautionary and Uceta should be ready for Opening Day.
The Rays lack a set closer after losing Pete Fairbanks to free agency.
Last season Uceta had one save, 21 holds, and 103 strikeouts in 76 innings, and he could help late innings if the shoulder heals.