Projecting the Rays 2015 Bullpen

The Rays ‘pen has been in a state of flux this off-season. Gone are Joel Peralta and Cesar Ramos, two relievers many grew to love (or hate, you choose). They were also dealt a setback, albeit temporary, with the injury and subsequent surgery on closer Jake McGee. In turn, a few experienced arms have been brought in and to deal with the flux. As of now, a little more than a week before the start of Spring Training, as many as 11 players are vying for a role in the later innings.

Hellickson Optioned to Port Charlotte, Jeff Beliveau Recalled

The Rays optioned RHP Jeremy Hellickson to Single-A Charlotte, recalling Jeff Beliveau from Triple-A Durham. Hellickson is expected to stay in Port Charlotte for the duration of the Stone Crabs season which ends Sunday, though he isn’t expected take the mound with the exception of a regularly scheduled bullpen session — Hellickson’s brief sabbatical is …