Rays' addition of Conger adds depth at catcher

Hank Conger can provide power but needs work on defense.ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays’ catching situation became more crowded late Wednesday when the team acquired Hank Conger from the Astros for cash considerations.

The six-year veteran, perhaps known best for celebrating a teammate’s home run with a robot dance in the dugout, will join Curt Casali and Rene Rivera in spring training for a three-man competition for the two catching spots on the Opening Day roster.

That’s assuming Rivera, one of nine arbitration-eligible Rays tendered a contract on Wednesday, is still with the club when pitchers and catchers report to Port Charlotte in February.

“It’s something that will sort itself out as we get…