Rays prospects and minor leagues: Wilcox returns to game action

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After undergoing Tommy John surgery last September, one of the Rays’ top pitching prospects is back on the mound.

In addition to Cole Wilcox’s appearances in the Florida Complex League, the pro debuts have been beginning. All three second rounders — Brock Jones, Chandler Simpson, and Ryan Cermak have gotten in games. The FCL season ends next week.

Triple-A Durham Bulls (62-49, 1st out of 10)

Durham rallies for series-opening win
Bulls hold off Jumbo Shrimp
Durham edged by Jacksonville
Bulls win behind Bulls’ 5 scoreless innings
Gray’s 28th homer the difference
Durham rallies to win finale slugfest

Manuel Margot: 3-for-15, 3 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 3 K
Harold Ramirez: 2-for-4, 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 K
Jonathan Aranda: 10-for-24, 2 R, 1 2B, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 4 K (.