Rays Add Refsnyder, Essentially Finalizing their Opening Day Roster
After their final exhibition game on Tuesday, the Rays acquired OF/INF Rob Refsnyder from Cleveland for cash considerations, essentially setting their Opening Day roster.
Refsnyder has played first and second base, as well as both corner outfield spots at the MLB level, playing in 126 games for the Yankees and Blue Jays. Refsnyder, a fifth round pick of the Yankees out of the University of Arizona, was a .295 hitter in the minors with an .812 OPS. Refsnyder is out of options, and was not going to make Cleveland’s team on Opening Day.
Essentially, Refsnyder was selected over Field, and the two were former college teammates. With the addition of Refsnyder, the Rays roster is as follows:
Pitchers (12): Jose Alvarado, Matt Andriese, Chris Archer, Yonny Chirinos, Alex Colome, Nathan Eovaldi, Jake Faria, Andrew Kittredge, Chaz Roe, Sergio Romo, Blake Snell, Ryan Yarbrough
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Catchers (2): Wilson Ramos, Jesus Sucre
Infielders (6): C.J. Cron, Matt Duffy, Adeiny Hechavarria, Brad Miller, Daniel Robertson, Joey Wendle
Outfielders (5): Carlos Gomez, Kevin Kiermaier, Rob Refsnyder, Mallex Smith, Denard Span
The Rays technically have 27 active players. However, Jose De Leon, who had Tommy John surgery, has yet to be placed on the disabled list. In addition, Daniel Hudson, who’s been told he will not make the club, has not been traded or released.
Curt Casali, Johnny Field and Brandon Snyder were all reassigned to minor league camp after Tuesday’s game against Detroit.
