ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The surging Tampa Bay Rays placed starter Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list with lower back tightness, manager Kevin Cash said on Tuesday.
Speaking prior to the Rays' game against the Boston Red Sox, Cash told reporters that prospect Taj Bradley will be promoted from the minor leagues and start in Wednesday's series finale vs. Boston.
The Eflin move will be backdated to April 8, so the right-handed veteran will miss at least two turns in the rotation, including Wednesday's game for the Rays, who have won 10 straight games to open the season.