There is still plenty of time for them to establish themselves as a contender, but they could become sellers at the deadline.

The Tampa Bay Rays’ pitching staff as a whole has been solid this season, but the rotation isn’t the most consistent. Ryan Pepiot has emerged as their most reliable starter outside of Drew Rasmussen. The righty is 2-5 with a 3.93 ERA in nine outings, striking out 45 in 50 1/3 innings of work while walking 17.