Rays’ Taj Bradley has a specific goal for season’s second half

ST. PETERSBURG — Taj Bradley is ready for longer days at the ballpark.

The Rays’ young right-hander is happy with his first half of the 2024 season. The only thing he is looking for as he starts the second Sunday — closing out this homestand against the Nationals — is more innings.

“Just continue to go deep into games,” Bradley said.

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• Kristie Ackert is a sports reporter who writes about professional sports in Tampa Bay. Reach her at kackert@tampabay.com.

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