White Sox vs. Rays: July 22, 2025 MLB Game Preview & Odds

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays: Game Preview

The Chicago White Sox (36-65, fifth in the AL Central) are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays (52-49, fourth in the AL East) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 6:05 p.m. EDT in Tampa, Florida. This marks the second matchup between these two teams this season.

The Rays enter the game following Chase Meidroth's four-hit performance on Monday, while the White Sox look to build on their recent road record.

Probable Pitchers

For the Chicago White Sox, Davis Martin (0-0) is slated to start. The Tampa Bay Rays will send Drew Rasmussen (7-5) to the mound. Rasmussen boasts a 2.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and has recorded 77 strikeouts this season.

Betting Odds

The Tampa Bay Rays are favored at -226, with the Chicago White Sox at +187. The over/under for total runs in the game is set at 8 1/2.

Team Performance Analysis

Tampa Bay Rays Overview

The Rays hold a 52-49 overall record, including a 30-27 mark in home games. Tampa Bay has demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, achieving a 35-4 record in games where they scored at least five runs.

Jonathan Aranda has been a standout performer for the Rays, leading the team with a .316 batting average, along with 20 doubles and 11 home runs. Yandy Diaz has also been productive recently, going 13 for 39 with two home runs and six RBI over the past 10 games.

Chicago White Sox Overview

The Chicago White Sox have an overall record of 36-65, with a road record of 15-36. The team has found success when out-hitting opponents, holding a 25-12 record in such games.

Miguel Vargas is a key contributor for the White Sox, tallying 12 home runs, 38 walks, and 40 RBI with a .223 batting average. Luis Robert has been hot over the last 10 games, hitting 12 for 33 with a double, two home runs, and eight RBI.

Recent Form

In their last 10 games, the Tampa Bay Rays have a record of 3-7, with a team batting average of .237 and a 3.91 ERA, resulting in an even run differential.

The Chicago White Sox have a more favorable recent record at 6-4 over their last 10 games. They also have a .237 batting average, a 3.19 ERA, and have outscored opponents by 15 runs in that span.

Injury Report

Rays Injuries

Ha-Seong Kim: day-to-day (back), Brandon Lowe: day-to-day (foot), Hunter Bigge: 60-Day IL (lat), Richie Palacios: 60-Day IL (knee), Manuel Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow).

White Sox Injuries

Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Shane Smith: 15-Day IL (ankle), Tim Elko: 10-Day IL (knee), Ryan Noda: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Davis Martin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jared Shuster: 15-Day IL (hand), Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow).

In summary

The Chicago White Sox will face the Tampa Bay Rays on July 22, 2025, in a game featuring White Sox probable starter Davis Martin against Rays' Drew Rasmussen. The Rays, with a stronger overall and home record, are favored in the matchup, despite a recent slump. Key players like Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Diaz for the Rays, and Miguel Vargas and Luis Robert for the White Sox, will be crucial. Both teams bring different momentum from their last 10 games, with the White Sox showing better recent form. Numerous injuries affect both rosters, particularly for the White Sox, which could influence game outcomes.

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