ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have purchased the contract of three-time All-Star Grady Sizemore from the Class-A Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Sizemore, released by the Philadelphia Phillies on June 1, signed with the Rays two weeks later. He spent the past week playing for Charlotte.
The 32-year-old outfielder joined the Rays on Sunday for their series finale against his former Boston Red Sox.
Rookie Matt Andriese, who allowed one hit over six innings in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Boston, was optioned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls. Outfielder Desmond Jennings, out with a left knee injury, was transferred from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list.
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