The question that has been asked all season long by Rays fans finally has an answer: Tuesday.
The Rays announced after Sunday’s loss in Seattle that top prospect Wander Franco has been informed that he will be called up from Triple-A Durham to make his major league debut on Tuesday when the Rays open a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox.
The Rays are expected to select infielder Wander Franco from Triple-A Durham. A corresponding move to the 40-man roster will be announced on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/LXYAoQBw30
— Rays Communications (@RaysPR) June 21, 2021
The 20-year-old infielder has been tearing up Triple-A pitching, hitting .323/.376/.601 with seven home runs and 35 RBI in 38 games, including a .394/.429/.727 line in the first 16 games this month.
To make room on the active roster for Franco, reliever Drew Rasmussen was optioned to Triple-A Durham, but Tampa Bay must also clear a spot on the 40-man major league roster before adding the infielder.
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