Rays' Mike Zunino: Not in Game 3 lineup

Zunino will not start Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday.Zunino hit a solo homer in the Rays' Game 2 win but won't get to provide an encore in Game 3, at least not at the start of the game. With no off days scheduled for the series, it's no surprise to see the starting catcher get a rest regardless of how he's been hitting. Michael Perez starts behind the plate in his absence.

Rays' Mike Zunino: Sitting out Game 3

Zunino is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the Rays' ALDS matchup with the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.Michael Perez will check in behind the dish for Zunino, as Rays manager Kevin Cash rolls out a lineup of seven left-handed hitters to counter Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. Zunino started the first two games of the series, going a collective 1-for-6 with a home run and two RBI.

Rays' Mike Zunino: Blasts two-run homer

Zunino went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS.Zunino welcomed J.A. Happ to the game by hitting a two-run homer in the second inning. The 29-year-old catcher slashed .147/.238/.360 throughout the 2020 regular season and will look to continue to be a spark plug at the bottom of the Rays batting order.