Rays' Brandon Guyer: Expected to start over next two games

Guyer is expected to have a chance to extend his streak of productive starts this season over the next two games, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Analysis:

With a pair of lefties in the Rays' immediate future, Guyer will have a chance to build on his .297/.422/.405 line. He's been particularly productive as of late, hitting .370 over his last nine games, with seven of those being starts. The 30-year-old has tallied an impressive .372 wOBA against southpaws this season over 29 plate appearances, but hasn't exactly been shabby in limited opportunities against righties either (.388 wOBA over 16 plate appearances). The all-around success has manager Kevin Cash increasingly willing to give Guyer playing time against either handedness of pitcher. "We need to see Guyer get out there more," Cash said. "Right now he's swinging the bat well. He's getting on base. That's what we need. We need some guys who can get on base and see if we can get things rolling."