Update: “Maddon says Upton had only “cramping” and “tightness” and it is not a “serious” issue…Upton looked to be walking fine and said “no big deal.” But w/day game Thursday he’s unlikely to be in lineup,” tweets Marc Topkin regarding the status of BJ Upton. The Rays took their 11th home victory of the season …
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The speculation over who would be taking Evan Longoria’s place at third was quelled a bit today, as INF Will Rhymes, who was just called up from triple-A Durham, got penciled in at third base, hitting seventh in the lineup. Rhymes will be wearing number 10. Tampa Bay (16-8) attempts to win their fourth game …
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After the news broke yesterday that Evan Longoria would be out for anywhere from 4-8 weeks with a partial hamstring tear, word came from the Rays brass that Will Rhymes would be called up from triple-A Durham. Good move? If anything, it was the best move that Tampa Bay could make, without having to acquire …
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Johnson is playing in the place of Longo tonight. We continue to wait for word on whether Longo will go on the DL or not, and for how long.
6:47 Update: From Topkin, “Rays call up Rhymes, move Farnsworth to 60-day DL, which pushes his return to June 5. Longoria on 15-day DL.” Update: Marc Topkin reported that Longoria’s injury is related to his hamstring. Nothing official yet from the Rays but the Times has learned Evan Longoria’s issue is related to his hamstring, …
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