Drew Rasmussen Set to Start World Series Game 5 on Short Rest
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen is set to start Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on short rest, in an effort to prevent elimination.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 28, 2026 —
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen is set to start Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on short rest, with the Rays facing the possibility of elimination. The matchup places Rasmussen in a pivotal role as Tampa Bay seeks to keep its season alive.
The available information does not specify how many days of rest Rasmussen will have, when he last pitched, or whether the planned start differs from the team’s usual rotation. It also does not provide details about his recent performance, the game’s location or the series score. Those details were not provided.
Rasmussen’s assignment is described as an effort to prevent elimination, but no additional explanation was provided about the team’s decision or its pitching plans for the game. The information also does not identify other pitchers who may be available to Tampa Bay or describe the Brewers’ planned starter.
Game 5 is the immediate focus of the reported plan: Rasmussen is set to start against Milwaukee on short rest. The outcome of the game, and any subsequent moves by either team, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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