The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired their 25th man.
In seeking a right handed bat for a utility role on the 2018 roster, the Rays waited until the end of camp to make a transaction, and while many expected a traditional outfielder to be acquired (such as Trayce Thompson), the Rays have found their answer in an infielder.
Former Yankees farmhand Rob Refsnyder, a right handed hitting second baseman who was in camp with Cleveland.
Among possible acquisitions, Refsnyder is an interesting choice if not a strange one. He has not proven himself at the major league level in a couple years of attempts to stick, but his AL East experience, defensive versatility, and high KATOH projection make this a typical Rays transaction.