Seeking a spark in their starting rotation, the Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly bringing up top prospect Blake Snell for a start Saturday against the New York Yankees.
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported Friday the Rays will call up the left-handed pitcher from Triple-A Durham.
Snell brings a stellar minor league pedigree and rave reviews from scouts to the big leagues. The 52nd overall pick in 2011, he entered this season ranked as MLB.com's No. 41 prospect. He had a breakout year in 2015, posting a 1.