PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Who will close for the Rays is now the biggest question to be answered as Spring Training winds down.
On Thursday, Rays closer Brad Boxberger underwent surgery in Philadelphia to repair the adductor brevis muscle in the groin area. Early estimates are that he will miss eight weeks.
"It's unfortunate," said Steve Geltz, one of the relievers who will be looked upon to pitch in late innings. "We're all in his corner. We're all pulling for him, and we're hoping for the best."
Last season, Boxberger was named to his first All-Star Game, and he led the American League with 41 saves.