The Tampa Bay Rays have placed right-hander Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list due to left hip inflammation. Fairbanks has a history of injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries, and will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the problem. The Rays' bullpen has been struggling this season, and losing Fairbanks won't help. Trevor Kelley was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.
Tampa Bay Rays' closer Pete Fairbanks has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his left hip. Fairbanks, who has five saves in six chances and a 1.54 ERA in 13 appearances, is scheduled for more tests on Tuesday. The Rays recalled right-hander Trevor Kelley from Triple-A Durham to replace him.
The Tampa Bay Rays lost their second consecutive game to the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-2, due to ineffective outings by relievers Trevor Kelley and Josh Fleming. Kelley committed a balk and allowed a double and an RBI single, while Fleming blamed his issues on the landing area on the mound. The Rays had a chance to tie the game in the seventh and ninth innings but failed to capitalize. The loss comes after the Rays' 13-game winning streak to start the season, which tied the modern-day major-league record.
The World Baseball Classic continues with three games today to determine who advances to the quarterfinals. The Tampa Bay Rays may add Trevor Kelley to their 40-man roster after his impressive performance in Spring Training. MLB Trade Rumors is hosting live chats with Jim Duquette, Darragh McDonald, and Anthony Franco throughout the day.
