Official Site of the Rays · Mar 29, 2017
Rays send 7 to Minors, clearing up catcher competition
Jesus Sucre makes a great throw to Tim Beckham to nab Jacoby Ellsbury trying to steal second in the top of the 3rd inningCatchers Luke Maile and Curt Casali highlighted the players optioned to Minor League camp, along with right-hander Ryan Garton.
Left-hander Justin Marks, right-hander Diego Moreno, catcher Michael McKenry and outfielder Shane Peterson were reassigned to the Minors.
That leaves 34 players in camp, with five likely headed to the disabled list, including shortstop Matt Duffy, outfielder Colby Rasmus, catcher Wilson Ramos and right-handers Shawn Tolleson and Brad Boxberger.