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Mike Zunino - Available off bench TuesdayManager Kevin Cash said that Zunino (hip) is available off the bench Tuesday against Baltimore, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

ImpactZunino exited Monday's game with tightness in his left hip flexor and remained out of the lineup Tuesday. Given that he could be used off the bench, the backstop figures to have a solid chance of rejoining the starting nine for the series finale, though that decision may not be made until he's evaluated again Wednesday morning.

JULY 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Mike Brosseau - Activated, sent to Triple-ABrosseau (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

ImpactThe 27-year-old reported to Durham on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, but he'll instead just join the Bulls as a member of their roster. Brosseau could rejoin the Rays later in the season if/when the team needs a utility player.

JULY 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Ji-Man Choi - Late addition to Tuesday's lineupChoi was a late addition to Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles after Yandy Diaz was scratched for undisclosed reasons, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

ImpactChoi was initially slated to begin the game on the bench, but with Diaz unable to go, he'll get the nod at first base and bat seventh against left-hander John Means.

JULY 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz - Late scratch TuesdayDiaz was a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

ImpactDiaz was removed from Monday's game because of the neck issue, and it sounds like the problem re-emerged prior to first pitch Tuesday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base, and a further update on Diaz should become available later Tuesday.

JULY 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Thomas Eshelman - Moving to bullpenEshelman will pitch out of the bullpen going forward, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

ImpactAll five of Eshelman's major-league appearances this season have come as a starter, but he's done nothing to make the case he should stick around in the rotation. He's struck out just 6.8 percent of opposing batters en route to a 8.35 ERA and 1.91 WHIP. He could be an option to go multiple innings out of the bullpen Tuesday against Tampa Bay, as John Means isn't expected to be able to last too long in his first start back from a shoulder strain.

JULY 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Hunter Harvey - Rehabbing in SarasotaHarvey (lat) has begun his rehab work in Sarasota but won't embark on a rehab assignment until late in the month or perhaps early August, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactThe oft-injured righty's latest ailment is a strained right lat, an injury he suffered in late June. Previous reports indicated he had a chance to return by the end of July, but he no longer appears to be on that schedule.

JULY 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Manuel Margot - Making progressMargot (hamstring) ran the bases and took live at-bats Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

ImpactMargot has missed two weeks with a strained left hamstring. He's making steady progress but remains without a precise timetable.

JULY 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE