Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Justyn-Henry Malloy, 26-year-old outfielder, was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays in May 2026 after struggling at Triple-A Durham (.128/.273/.266 over 132 PA). Originally acquired from Detroit in a cash swap in January 2026, Malloy has failed to produce at the MLB level despite strong minor league performance. He posted a .203/.291/.366 line in 71 games as a rookie in 2024 (37% K rate) and .221/.346/.308 in 127 PA in 2025 (25.2% K rate). In 2025, he hit .322 with a .955 OPS in 329 PA at Triple-A Toledo but managed only 1 HR in 127 MLB PA. Cleared waivers and assigned outright to Triple-A Durham, where he remains as non-roster depth. Recent minor league activity shows some power potential (5 HRs in early 2026 Triple-A stint), but overall trajectory is concerning.
Strengths
- + Strong Triple-A track record (.322/.955 OPS in 2025 with Toledo)
- + Demonstrated power potential in recent minor league action (5 HRs in early 2026)
- + Young age (26) with time to develop
- + Previously considered an arrow-up prospect commodity
- + Improved strikeout rate from 37% (2024) to 25.2% (2025)
About
Justyn-Henry Malloy is a right fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Player Overview
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