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Rays trade Yates to Indians; Nava, Arencibia cut loose

The Tampa Bay Rays cleared space on their 40-man roster today by trading right-hander Kirby Yates to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday for cash considerations.

The team also outrighted outfielder Daniel Nava and right-hander Brandon Gomes to the minors, and released catcher J.P. Arencibia.

Nava has refused the assignment and is a free agent.

Gomes has three days to accept or refuse the assignment. If he refuses, he also becomes a free agent.

All four were designated for assignment Friday to clear room so the Rays could add prospects they want to protect from December’s Rule 5 draft.