Three of the Rays’ top minor-leaguers were chosen Friday to play for the AL team in the All-Star Futures Game: shortstop Wander Franco, catcher Ronaldo Hernandez and pitcher Brendan McKay.
The game will be played Sunday, July 7 in Cleveland as part of the All-Star Game events.
McKay, who is being called up to make his major-league debut on Saturday, may have to decline for a good reason if he ends up staying with the Rays.
Franco, 18, is ranked by many as the top prospect in the game, and was promoted this week from Class A Bowling Green to advanced Class A Charlotte.