ST. PETERSBURG -- Following Tuesday night's 6-2 loss to the Indians, the Rays optioned right-hander Kirby Yates to Triple-A Durham and designated right-hander Ronald Belisario for assignment.
The Rays also recalled left-hander C.J. Riefenhauser and right-hander Preston Guilmet from Triple-A. Riefenhauser is 1-0 with a 7.94 ERA in five appearances for the Rays this season and Guilmet is 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA in two appearances.
ST. PETERSBURG -- First baseman James Loney, who has been sidelined since May 25 with a fractured left middle finger, continued his road back to the Rays' lineup Tuesday as he began a rehab assignment with Class A Port Charlotte.