The Tampa Bay Rays have been rolling right along during the first month of the 2026 MLB season, but they are about to face some adversity on the mound. Their depth has been challenged in the bullpen from Opening Day, with several key contributors sidelined. Garrett Cleavinger also went to the injured list, but has subsequently returned to the team . Now, they are going to be facing a challenge in the starting rotation. The team has placed Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow, retroactively to May 4. He has been replaced on the roster by right-handed pitcher Chase Solesky, who was selected from Triple-A Durham. This is a brutal blow to the Rays' starting rotation, given how well Matz has been performing thus far this season. A lot of people doubted Tampa Bay’s decision to sign him to a two-year, $15 million deal and convert him back to a starting pitcher, and this was one of the main reasons why.…