BOSTON — The Rays have more work to do before Wednesday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline.
Bringing veteran Eric Sogard with them from Toronto on Sunday was like picking up an accessory, helpful to the overall look but not the big piece that’s needed.
As a lefty-swinging middle infielder, Sogard is nothing like the right-handed power hitter the Rays were supposedly seeking, but his addition can mean a lot, allowing then to:
• Improve the offense overall given his contact-oriented approach and .840 OPS that will rank among their best.
• Increase depth and provide protection with starting infielders Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe sidelined and return timetables uncertain.