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John Romano: Rays' Randy Arozarena has arrived in Tampa Bay, so let the party beginST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There are no cheap seats when Randy Arozarena is in the ballpark.
Rays minor league pitcher suspended for positive drug test
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Israel Mateo was suspended for 55 games under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance BoldenoneMARCH 31, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyler Nevin - Starting rehab assignmentNevin (oblique) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
ImpactNevin is eligible for activation on April 8 and would seem to have a good shot to be ready at that time. He could see a lot of playing time for the Tigers at third base against lefties.
MARCH 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Friday's TransactionsBASEBALL Minor League Baseball American League DETROIT TIGERS — Sent 3B Tyler Nevin to Toledo (IL) on a rehab assignment.
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Kyle Manzardo - Off to Triple-AManzardo is opening the year at Triple-A Durham, MLB.com reports.
ImpactWhile Manzardo is widely considered to be one of the best hitters in the minors, the Rays had cover to send him back to Double-A for a month or two since he only played 30 games there last season, but they didn't mess around with this assignment. Manzardo's Triple-A teammate Curtis Mead is on the 40-man roster already and likely ahead in the promotion hierarchy, but it's possible Manzardo kicks the door down sometime this summer.
MARCH 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Dillon Paulson - Traded to TigersThe Tigers acquired Paulson from the Rays in exchange for cash considerations, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
ImpactIt's the second time he's been traded, as Paulson also went from the Dodgers to the Rays back in December of 2020 as part of a three-team deal which sent Jose Alvarado to the Phillies. The 25-year-old hasn't played much the last two seasons due to an ACL tear.
MARCH 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jose Siri - Starts season wellSiri went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Tigers.
ImpactSiri started in center field and hit ninth on Opening Day. He got his season off to a strong start by popping a solo home run in his first plate appearance to lead off the third frame. Siri did strike out in his other two plate appearances, and his ability to make consistent contact will ultimately have a significant impact on his ability to reach his upside as both a power hitter and stolen base contributor moving forward.
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