Rays 6/27/16 Starting Lineup
Forsythe 2B
Beckham SS
Longoria 3B
Morrison 1B
Jennings CF
Arcia RF
Motter LF
Franklin DH
Casali C
Snell LHP
Noteworthiness
— Nick Franklin? At DH?! What about Corey Dickerson? Dickerson told Roger Mooney (Tampa Bay Times) the swelling in his thumb is going down, and he’s not as sore. He is expected to take batting practice this afternoon to see how it responds.
— The Tampa Bay Rays announced that they have recalled Danny Farquhar from Triple-A Durham. In doing so, RHP sinker-baller Ryan Webb has been designated for assignment. Webb, who was reinstated from the DL on June 25th, has shown glimpses of what he has to offer over his 17-1/3 innings of work. However, a 5.19 ERA/3.88 FIP, decreased GB% (48.4%, down from a career 56.1% career mark), and ballooning HR/FB (11.8%, up from a career 7.5% mark) have made Webb more of a liability than an asset.
Performance aside, Rays skipper Kevin Cash said the move was made because Farquhar can provide more length, and that’s what ‘pen is in need of right now.
Assuming he doesn’t get picked up off waivers, the team will have 10 days to either trade, release, or outright Webb to Triple-A Durham. The move clears up a spot on the Rays’ 40-man roster, so another player (pitcher or otherwise) may soon be added.
— Duh, Longo.
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