As per a series of tweets (below) from Rays beat writer, Marc Topkin, it’s expected that Tampa Bay will send reliever Brandon Gomes back to triple-A Durham. It’s speculated that neither Dane De La Rosa or Alex Cobb, will be called back up to help out with a taxed Rays bullpen. Who does that leave; Archer? Lueke? Maybe they could call the Garfoose out if retirement.
“Now Rays do have a decision – Gomes has been optioned to AAA, a fresh arm will be added on Sunday. With bullpen taxed, Gomes optioned to triple-A: With their bullpen taxed, the Rays optioned RHP Brandon Gomes to triple-A Durham. Though Rays (are) not saying who they will call up from Durham, (it) can’t be Cobb, who threw 88 pitches Friday, and likely won’t be De La Rosa (34).”