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What happened to Drew Rasmussen? Lineup updates for Rays vs. Cubs 4/7/26

What happened to Drew Rasmussen? Lineup updates for Rays vs. Cubs 4/7/26

MLB News

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By: Keagan Smith

First pitch of today’s Tampa Bay Rays game is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. However, they’ll now pivot to a new starting pitcher with Drew Rasmussen scratched from the lineup.

Rasmussen has been scratched for today’s scheduled start due to personal reasons. Per reporting, his wife is expected to deliver the couple’s second child today.

Mason Englert is on deck to open today’s game in his place.

Rasmussen is on fire to start the new season, recording a 1.80 ERA over his two starts. He’s allowed only six hits and one walk with two earned runs across his 10.0 IP, also striking out 10 batters.

The Rays are 5-5 through their first 10 games of 2026, winning three straight. That streak includes the opening game of this series over the Cubs last night, which ended 6-4 in the first game at Tropicana Field since 2024.

Stay tuned to DK Network for more updates as they become available.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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