Over the past couple games, the Rays bullpen has been over worked needing more than just the usual one or two relievers. Additionally, some have worked multiple innings making them unavailable for several games as in the case of Chase Whitley who was used for multiple innings in Monday’s game against the Astros.
With that being said, the Rays have optioned Whitley to Triple-A Durham and recalled hard-throwing right-hander Ryne Stanek from the same club. Whitley threw 43 pitches in his three-inning stint in which he gave up three runs on four hits in relief of Alex Cobb who lasted just three innings.