UPDATE, 1:58: With Aguilar acquired, the Rays are now focused in the final two hours before the deadline on adding a pitcher, though not likely a marquee name. One Rays person said there was “a good chance” of a deal.
DEVELOPING: The Rays found a right-handed hitting run producer in acquiring Jesus Aguilar from the Brewers on Wednesday for reliever Jake Faria.
Now they have to hope that Aguilar can find his 2018 form.
Aguilar, 29, hit 35 homers for the Brewers last year with a .274 average and an .890 OPS and made the All-Star team.