The Tampa Bay Rays can earn a series win and a seventh consecutive win overall with a victory Tuesday at Tropicana Field over the Houston Astros. Drew Rasmussen (3-1, 2.01 ERA) will get the start, taking on Luis Garcia (1-2, 5.14 ERA), with first pitch scheduled for 6:40.
Rays Starting Lineup
Diaz DH
Franco SS
Arozarena LF
J. Lowe RF
Paredes 3B
Raley 1B
Walls 2B
Mejia C
Siri CF
Astros Starting Lineup
Dubon 2B
Pena SS
Tucker RF
Bregman 3B
Abreu 1B
Julks LF
Meyers CF
Hensley DH
Maldonado C
Siri Activated From IL, Bradley Sent Down
The Rays made a pair of roster moves prior to Tuesday’s contest. First, outfielder Jose Siri was activated from the 10-day injured list after missing almost three weeks with a hamstring injury. Infielder Vidal Brujan, who had played sparingly since being called up, was optioned back to Triple-A Durham.
In addition, Taj Bradley, who improved to 3-0 in the big leagues after his win Monday, was also sent back to Durham, with reliever Heath Hembree being selected to the big league roster. The 22-year-old starter, who has been on a six-day rotation, is expected to be transitioned to a five-day rotation while back with the Bulls.