Drew Rasmussen Set to Start Game 5 of World Series
Drew Rasmussen is set to start Game 5 of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching on short rest after starting Game 2.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 28, 2026 —
Drew Rasmussen is set to start Game 5 of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays, after starting Game 2. The information provided describes the Game 5 assignment as coming on short rest. It does not include the date of either game or additional details about the pitching plan.
No opponent, game location, or World Series score was provided. The available information also does not state how Rasmussen performed in Game 2, how many pitches he threw, or whether the Rays outlined any limits for his next start. Those details cannot be confirmed from the summary.
The report identifies Rasmussen as the scheduled Game 5 starter, but does not explain when the decision was made or whether other pitchers are expected to be available. It also does not provide comments from Rasmussen, the team, or its coaching staff. No reason for the short-rest schedule was stated.
Accordingly, the confirmed details are limited to Rasmussen’s planned start for Tampa Bay in Game 5 and his previous start in Game 2. The precise interval between those appearances, and any further context about the assignment, were not provided. The available information does not describe what happened after the planned start or offer additional details about the series.
Story summarized from the original created by By Marc Topkin, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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