TAMPA — The theme for Monday was the return of former Rays star Randy Arozarena to the Tampa Bay area for the first time since being traded in July 2024.

But the Rays were more pleased about the return to form of a key member of their current team — starter Shane Baz.

The right-hander in his first full major-league season had gone 10 starts — since June 26 — without a win, posting an 0-8 record and 6.58 ERA during that rough stretch.

After hints of improvement in his last outing Aug. 26 in Cleveland, Baz looked very much like his best self Monday, throwing six scoreless innings as the Rays beat Arozarena’s Mariners 10-2.

Baz allowed five hits and just two walks, striking out six and getting out of what little trouble he faced. He improved to 9-11 for the season, dropping his ERA to 4.9

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