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Roupp’s night, though, comes with a caveat because the righty was hampered by back discomfort.—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 Triple-A right-hander Ethan Pecko and Double-A righty Bryce Mayer are in position to be the next prospects Houston summons if a need in the rotation arises.—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 June 2026 The sophomore righty gave up a season-high-tying six runs for the fifth time this season — and fourth time in his past five starts — but only one of those six runs on Saturday were earned runs.—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026 Shortly After Dylan Cease Injury But as the Blue Jays look for some help on the big-league pitching staff, news broke that the team signed a long-time veteran righty for their lower levels.—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for righty