PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Everybody had the day off for the Rays on Wednesday afternoon -- except for Jake Odorizzi and catcher Rene Rivera.
A starting rotation spot must be observed, which is why Odorizzi worked while his teammates rested and why the right-hander won't be accompanying the team to Cuba, as he needs to make his next start on Monday.
Odorizzi went 9-9 with a 3.35 ERA in 28 starts in 2015. In three Spring Training starts prior to Wednesday, he was 0-1 with a 1.59 ERA.
Pitching in a Class A game, Odorizzi allowed no runs on three hits, walking none and striking out four in five innings.