The Rays made a major trade Friday afternoon, sending All-Star closer Alex Colome and OF Denard Span to the Mariners.
The return is two minor-leaguers, RHP Andrew Moore and RHP Tommy Romero. The Rays also sent cash to the Mariners.
Span, a Tampa product, was enjoying a successful start to his season and enjoying playing and living at home. He was hitting .238 with four homers and a team-high matching 28 RBI.
Span said he was surprised and disappointed to be traded, had enjoyed being home and being on this #Rays team: "It's bittersweet, more bitter than sweet.