OAKLAND, Calif. — The Rays will try to salvage a series split of their four-game series in Oakland with a win against the A’s this afternoon.
Lots of pregame news today:
— The Rays have placed struggling reliever Diego Castillo on the IL. He is returning to Tampa Bay, where he will get checked out by team doctors.
— Right-hander Hunter Wood has been recalled. He will be used in a variety of roles in the bullpen.
— Rays manager Kevin Cash is optimistic Yandy Diaz will return from the IL when he’s eligible on Thursday.