When Colin Poche landed on the 60-day IL with a torn UCL just 5 days ago, the Rays decided to roster a third catcher, 32 year old veteran Kevan Smith.
That move was a head scratcher for some as many expected Kevin Cash to replace Poche with another pitcher and enter the season with 2 catchers in Mike Zunino and Michael Perez. Cash himself had said the team expected to carry up to 17 pitchers and Poche had been No. 16. Instead, he essentially traded a bullpen spot for more offense.
A third catcher somehow brings a better offense?