ST. PETERSBURG -- Outfielder Justin Williams, the Rays' No.8 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, was recalled from Triple-A Durham to help shore up the Rays' offense with Kevin Kiermaier (right foot soreness) sidelined, as well as Matt Duffy (back spasms).
Left-hander Hoby Milner was optioned to Durham to make room for Williams.
Williams, 22, will be making his Major League debut. He is hitting .267 with eight home runs and 45 RBIs in 87 games for the Bulls this season.