MINNEAPOLIS -- In order to get one of their top prospects more playing time, the Rays optioned shortstop Willy Adames to Triple-A Durham on Thursday. In a corresponding roster move, right-hander Chih-Wei Hu was recalled from Durham.
Adames, the Rays' No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, hit .216/.263/.341 with three homers in 26 games with Tampa Bay. He was called up on May 22 after Adeiny Hechavarria went on the 10-day DL with a right hamstring strain.
But with Hechavarria back in the mix over the past few weeks, Adames had been bumped from his natural position at shortstop and was playing primarily at second base.