Call the timing of the deal surprising or unexpected, yet the move itself is not shocking in the least. After all, everyone knew that Span and Colome would be dealt at some point season, after the trade-rumor-filled offseason bore no fruit for the pair.
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Rays Roster Moves: Denard Span and Alex Colome traded to Seattle
Per Marc Topkin (Tampa Bay Times), the Tampa Bay Rays have dealt OF/DH Denard Span and closer Alex Colome to the Seattle Mariners for a pair or minor leaguers.
Rays 5/23/18 pregame notes; injury and roster updates
After a 4-2 loss, in an injury marred contest against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays look to bounce back and snap a two-game losing skid on Wednesday night.
Rays lose battery in injury plagued third inning; Willy Adames crushes first big league hit
The Tampa Bay Rays’ battery took a beating in the third inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox, losing both Jake Faria and Wilson Ramos in a matter of minutes.
Rays Roster Moves: Willy Adames promoted, Joey Wendle placed on paternity leave
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Tuesday that their second best prospect, shortstop Willy Adames, has been promoted to the big leagues, at least for now, and will start tonight against Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox.