Overview
- Tampa Bay put shortstop Taylor Walls on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain.
- The Rays recalled veteran infielder Nick Madrigal from Triple-A Durham and opened a 40-man spot by designating reliever Hunter Bigge for assignment.
- Walls has been a defensive standout this season, leading the majors in total fielding runs above average while hitting .218 with limited power.
- Madrigal signed with Tampa Bay in late June, has recent big-league experience with the Angels and was hitting well at Triple-A Durham before the recall.
- Infielder Oliver Dunn cleared waivers and accepted an outright to Durham, a move that keeps roster flexibility late in the season and gives the club short-term infield depth.