The moves come ahead of Tampa Bay’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners, the second series in a 12-game road trip on the West Coast. Entering play Friday, the Rays sit 4.5 games behind the New York Yankees for the final wild-card spot in the American League -- with three teams to leap over.

The Tampa Bay Rays continue their two week journey out west by traveling up north to Seattle as they’ll face the Mariners in a three game set.

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