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Rays down on the farm August 3: Shaffer promoted to majors

The 2012 first-round pick from Clemson will be the Rays' first player from that draft to reach the majors

Fans have been asking about Richie Shaffer, and they will get his wish after it was announced he would be added to the big league roster. The Rays hope he can spark the inconsistent offense with two months left in the season.

Triple-A Durham Bulls (52-56)

Durham's offense was helpless without Richie Shaffer in its 5-0 loss to Gwinnett. Shaffer had one of the Bulls' two hits and also walked before getting the call, and Luke Maile had their other hit.