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Brent Honeywell set to make long-anticipated MLB Debut

Brent Honeywell (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

It has been a long time coming for Brent Honeywell, but Rays fans will finally get to see one of the most highly-touted prospects in Tampa Bay Rays history take the bump on Sunday.

First, how did we get here. Chris Archer was placed on the IL Saturday afternoon after suffering a forearm injury during his start against the New York Yankees. Honeywell was called up from the alternate site to take Archer’s spot on the active roster.

Now, Brent Honeywell’s story, and it’s a long one.