After another bad appearance last night, the Tampa Bay Rays have designated LHP Dana Eveland. In doing so, thy have selected RHP Dylan Floro from the Durham Bulls. Floro will wear number 49.
A 13th round draft pick in 2012 from Cal State-Fullerton, Floro is known for his exceptional command and control of the strike zone. The addition of the righty gives Kevin Cash another arm that can post more than one inning. In 30 appearances for the Durham Bulls this season ( totaling 48 innings of work) Floro is 1-2 with a 2.81 ERA and seven saves.
The Rays also announced that RHP Ryan Webb cleared waivers and has officially been released by the organization.
Assuming Kevin Jepsen clears waivers after his DFA by #Twins, #Rays would have interest in a reunion. His leadership alone would be a plus.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 6, 2016
Finally, in an interesting twist in the Kevin Jepsen/Tampa Bay Rays story, there could be interest in re-signing Kevin Jepsen, if he clears waivers after being designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins. You may recall that Jepsen was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels last season for OF Matt Joyce. He then was traded to Minnesota for a pair of pitching prospects at the deadline, much to the chagrin of RHP Brad Boxberger. As Marc Topkin (Tampa Bay Rays) opined, his veteran presence and leadership would be a plus in the underperforming bullpen.