PT TOMORROW: AL East—Is Adames next young Ray to have his day?

Tampa Bay Rays

We already have seen Tampa Bay turn the page at first base, designating Bradley Miller (1B, TAM) for assignment and promoting Jake Bauers (1B, TAM).

Tampa Bay Times beat writer Marc Topkin suggests the next position that may see a changing of the guard is shortstop, with Willy Adames (SS, TAM) given the keys to the position. Topkin wrote that Adames should be called up “very soon,” which is interesting given that Adeiny Hechavarría (SS, TAM) is on the comeback trail from a hamstring injury, perhaps to start a rehabilitation assignment shortly.

In addition, as Topkin noted, Daniel Robertson (SS, TAM) has been holding his own at the position, using a high walk rate to help bolster his on-base percentage. Between his high...

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