ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are optioning infielder Christian Arroyo to Triple-A Durham, creating roster space to activate infielder Joey Wendle from the injured list before Thursday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels.
In Wednesday’s 6-2 loss to Oakland, Arroyo, a Hernando High product, recorded his first multihit game since he his first game after being recalled on May 30. He was just 8-for-36 in his latest big-league stint and struggled defensively at third base, making errors in consecutive starts on June 1-2.
The Rays have yet to announce they are sending Arroyo back to the minors, but the International League transaction wire showed the move dated for Thursday.