The Rays on Thursday designated infielder Brad Miller for assignment to make room for first baseman Jake Bauers, who was called up to the big leagues Thursday.
Miller enjoyed a productive game Wednesday -- batting 3-for-4 with a double against the Nationals -- but cedes his role to Bauers, the Rays' No. 5 prospect according to MLB Pipeline. On the year, Miller is batting .256/.322/.429 with five homers and 21 RBIs through 48 games.
The 28-year-old was in his third season with Tampa Bay.