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Rays put INF Robertson on DL with thumb injury

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Sergio Romo pitches to a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game, in Seattle. It's a world where long-time reliever Sergio Romo made the first start of his major league career, and the Rays used 30 different pitchers _ seven of them rookies who combined for 39 starts _ through their first 106 games.Depending on matching, the Rays may use an “opener'' to face three to six batters to begin a game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Rays turn season around with creative use of bullpen

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer jogs home on a three-run home run off Tampa Bay Ray pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, right, during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Mauer homers, drives in four as Twins outlast Rays 11-8

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Daniel Robertson, second from right, celebrates with Jesus Sucre, left, and Mallex Smith, second from left, as Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado stands at the plate after hitting a grand slam during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Robertson’s grand slam helps surging Rays past Angels, 5-3

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Sergio Romo throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rays plan to have reliever Romo start 2nd straight day

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Monday, May 14, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Rays’ creativity will lead to first career start for Romo

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Johnny Field, Carlos Gomez and Mallex Smith, from left, fist-bump after the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Baltimore. Tampa Bay won 10-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Rays put Carlos Gomez on disabled list with groin injury

Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess throws to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Rays rebound to beat Orioles 10-3 for doubleheader split

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, left, removes relief pitcher Jonny Venters during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

After 3 Tommy John surgeries, Jonny Venters back in majors

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Snell, Rays top White Sox 6-5; Chicago drops to 0-5 at home

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash speaks to reporters before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, in Fort Myers, Fla. The young Tampa Bay Rays feel they have a chance to be more competitive than an offseason of trimming salary might suggest. Proving it in the rugged AL East figures to be difficult, however manager Kevin Cash likes the idea that some people are already counting his team out. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Revamped young Rays feel they have chance to be competitive

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash speaks to the media during a season ending baseball news conference Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays finished their season on Sunday, ending with an 80-82 record. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Rays take step forward, but still miss playoffs

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Steven Souza Jr., right, shakes hands with third base coach Charlie Montoyo after hitting a solo home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Souza, Dickerson lift Rays over Astros 5-3

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, July 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Miller homers in 8th, Rays take 3 of 4 from Red Sox

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Corey Dickerson slides home safely on a two-run single by Logan Morrison off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Amir Garrett during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Dickerson homers in Rays’ 6-5 win over Reds

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jacob Faria works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Faria leads Rays to 8-1 rout of Blue Jays

By PAUL ATTFIELD - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi throws during the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, May 1, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Odorizzi, 4 relievers help Rays beat Marlins 4-2

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Austin Pruitt throws to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Tuesday, April 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Rays scratch starter, use 5 relievers to 2-hit Orioles

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Carlos Beltran watches his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Andriese during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Rays feel they’re better than last-place finish in AL East

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox starter James Shields delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Rays fall to White Sox 1-0 for sixth loss in a row

By PAUL LADEWSKI - Associated Press