Rays 8/30/17 starting lineup and pregame notes; potential roster changes by Thursday

After a 6-2 in Kansas City last night, the Tampa Bay Rays look to bounce back in the season series finale with the Royals tonight.

Rays acquire veteran INF Danny Espinosa, option Daniel Robertson

According to Marc Topkin (Tampa Bay Times) the Tampa Bay Rays have signed veteran infielder, Danny Espinosa. They have optioned Daniel Robertson to Triple-A Durham to clear a spot on the active roster.

LBWMF: Chris Archer and two homers lift the Rays over the Jays, 6-5

Chris Archer collected double digit strikeouts for the second consecutive start against Toronto, while the Rays offense put up a crooked number on the back of two homers and two triples, en route to a 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

LBWMF: On Cash and Odorizzi; Rays acquire Cesar Puello, place Faria on DL

oth Odorizzi and Cash knew what was on the line, yet the Rays skipper ignored the fact that Jake was hurling nothing more than 89mph batting practice fastballs.