CLEVELAND -- In the wake of Rays left-handed starter Blake Snell being optioned to Triple-A Durham, the Rays are in need of a starting pitcher to take his spot in the rotation.
That starter was revealed before Monday's game against the Indians, as Rays manager Kevin Cash announced that right-hander Erasmo Ramirez will fill the open rotation spot.
"It is going to be Erasmo," Cash said. "We are still talking about which day that will be."
Ramirez will replace a struggling Snell, who went 0-4 with a 4.71 ERA in eight starts this season.