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Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, May 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET, at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida. TV: MLB.TV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians.

MLBFriday, May 28, 2027
12:00 AM ETMay 28, 2027
DateMay 28, 2027
Time12:00 AM ET
VenueTropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
TVMLB.TV

Team comparison

Cleveland GuardiansTampa Bay Rays
Runs per game
3.4
3.1
Runs allowed per game
3.3
3.2
85-77Record98-64
1st in AL CentStanding1st in AL East
3-2Road record / home record5-3
LLLTWLast 5LWLLL
L3StreakL1

Injury report

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Cleveland Guardians
Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery
Out
Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Tampa Bay Rays
Ryan Pepiot SP · Hip - Surgery
Out
Shane McClanahan SP · Forearm - Soreness
Out
Edwin Uceta RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out

Recent form

Oct 19, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 1-3
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 16, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysT 0-0
Oct 15, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysW 3-2
Oct 28, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-4
Oct 27, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersW 4-3
Oct 26, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-10
Oct 24, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 4-5
Oct 23, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 2-3

Season series

Series starts 5/28
Aug 22, 2027TB 0, CLE 0
Aug 21, 2027TB 0, CLE 0
Aug 20, 2027TB 0, CLE 0
May 30, 2027CLE 0, TB 0

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays?

The game is on Friday, May 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.

How can I watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays?

TV: MLB.TV.

Who is injured for Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Guardians: Colin Holderman, Kahlil Watson, Andrew Walters. Tampa Bay Rays: Ryan Pepiot, Shane McClanahan, Edwin Uceta. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays played?

Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.

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