The homecoming will have to wait as Tampa native Alex Faedo will begin the season on the Injured List with a shoulder issue.
Faedo, 29, came to the Rays in early February in a minor trade after being designated for assignment. The Detroit Tigers originally selected Faedo in the 40th round of the 2014 draft but Faedo opted to go to the University of Florida instead and had a tremendous collegiate career. In 2017, the Tigers selected Faedo once again, but this time in the first round and 18th overall.
At one point, Faedo was among the top pitching prospects in all of baseball, but injuries and inconsistent performance have hampered his career and he was eventually moved to the bullpen.