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Duffy getting closer to returning to Majors

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TORONTO -- Matt Duffy played in his first game at Triple-A Durham in the Bulls' 5-2 loss Sunday against Gwinnett.

Duffy (left Achilles strain) is the main player the Rays received from the Giants in the Matt Moore trade. He will play shortstop for the Rays once he's ready to go. Durham was off on Monday and he'll play Tuesday and Wednesday at Pawtucket. Thus far he is 3-for-10 in three games at Durham and Class A Advanced Charlotte.

"Talked to the staff down there," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "[Duffy] had some good at-bats.