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How Many Pitches Can Drew Rasmussen Throw Tonight? Why Rays’ Pitcher is on Pitch Count

The Tampa Bay Rays have decided they only have one player they want with the baseball to start the game with their season on the brink. They announced on Wednesday afternoon that Drew Rasmussen is going to be the starting…

By Billy Heyen · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Drew Rasmussen is starting World Series Game 5 on short rest and is expected to face a pitch limit.
The right-hander likely cannot exceed 50 pitches, though the Rays could potentially push him closer to 75.
Rasmussen threw 89 pitches across 3.2 innings in Game 2 on Saturday and has had three days of rest.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have named right-hander Drew Rasmussen as their starting pitcher for World Series Game 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. Facing elimination while trailing 3-1 in the series, the Rays are calling upon Rasmussen on short rest instead of waiting for a potential Game 6 start on Friday.

Rasmussen is likely facing a pitch count of roughly 50 pitches, though the report notes he could reach closer to 75. After throwing 89 pitches across 3.2 innings in Game 2 on Saturday, Wednesday would normally have served as a scheduled bullpen session for him.

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