KANSAS CITY -- Brad Boxberger re-joined the team on Monday after being reinstated from the disabled list.
"It's been a long road to get to where I'm at today," Boxberger said. "Definitely happy to be back with the team. Ready to go."
Boxberger, who led the American League with 41 saves in 2015, had adductor surgery in the spring. After making a total of six rehab appearances between three levels, the Rays deemed him healthy enough to return.
"The hardest thing was the patience," Boxberger said. "Trying to get my work in. I was feeling good.