BOSTON -- The Rays have traded Kevin Jepsen to the Twins for Minor League pitchers Chih-Wei Hu and Alexis Tapia.
Jepsen, 31, is earning $3.025 million this season and is controllable through 2016.
The veteran right-hander is 2-5 with a 2.81 ERA in 46 appearances with the Rays this year. He has 34 strikeouts and 20 walks in 41 2/3 innings.
The Rays announced that they have designated Bobby Wilson for assignment. Subsequently, the veteran catcher was claimed by the Rangers.
Tampa Bay has also recalled outfielder Mikie Mahtook.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.