Ryan Hanigan, hampered with an oblique injury, was sore after taking early batting practice at The Trop, Tuesday afternoon. His rehab and imminent return have been pushed back at least a few more days because of it. Hanigan is now projected to return during the August 4-6 series in Oakland.
Wil Myers will learn his rehab schedule Friday, noting, “Friday is the day we figure things out. Saturday is BP. Tweet it.”
#Rays Price eager for trade resolution but not distracted, focused on helping team win “hopefully it’s in a #Rays uniform in two starts.”
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 29, 2014
Per Marc Topkin, David Price is eager for a resolution to the trade situation surrounding both the Rays’ ace and Ben Zobrist, though his focus has not been distracted from the task at hand. Rather, Price is focused on helping the team win, saying, “Hopefully it’s in a Rays uniform in two starts.” Price went on, “I know no one in this clubhouse wants me to leave.”
Odd as it seems, next 2 games could factor hugely into #Rays Price decision in terms of AL East race – could be w/in 5 of #Orioles or 9 back
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 29, 2014
Topkin also noted the next two games could factor hugely into the Price decision, in terms of the AL East race — the Rays could be within five of Orioles or nine back.
With Price scheduled to start Wednesday, the Rays decision is not likely to be made until the Thursday trade deadline. It should be noted: Alex Colome’s start has been moved to Wednesday at Durham in case he’s needed here, in St. Petersburg.