Tampa Bay Rays turn to new faces at shortstop as season opener against Toronto Blue Jays nears
The Tampa Bay Rays will open the season Thursday with a new shortstop and Opening Day starting pitcher when they play host to the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The team shored up the crucial position by signing free agent Amed Rosario and acquiring Jose Caballero in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. After Jeffrey Springs lasted just 16 innings before needing Tommy John surgery and Drew Rasmussen and McClanahan later went down for the season with elbow injuries as well, Eflin tied for the American League lead in wins. He went 16-8 with a 3.50 ERA and anchored a group destined for the playoffs after starting 13-0.
“Some things you really don’t think are ever going to happen,” Eflin said of the nod. “I always kind of felt buried in the staff, and I pitched to that, and that was on me. But I also understand that this probably doesn’t happen without some injuries and people that we’ve lost.” Manager John Schneider said he was striving to balance his offence, which has added Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Justin Turner.
Brian Serven, acquired by Toronto off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, is another option behind the plate.
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