ST. PETERSBURG – Speaking of openers, the Rays will start RHP Sergio Romo (1-1, 4.66 ERA) for the fourth time this season, the second time in 48 hours vs. the Orioles. The 35-year-old Romo did not make it out of the first inning Friday, allowing a run and two hits but getting two outs before giving way to Ryan Yarbrough.
Today, Romo will be followed on the mound by Austin Pruitt. The Rays will face Orioles RHP Kevin Gausman (3-3, 3.48).
In other news:
–LHP Anthony Banda was optioned to triple-A Durham following Saturday's game in which he entered the game in relief of Ryne Stanek and pitched 6.