NEW YORK -- In recent seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays were not good enough to consider themselves buyers at the frenzy known as the non-waiver trade deadline.
This year is different.
After adding left-handed reliever Dan Jennings in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, the Rays will add Lucas Duda to their 25-man roster Friday night when they continue a four-game series with the Yankees, who are on a four-game winning streak.
Last season, the Rays were 42-61 at the deadline and dealt Brandon Guyer, Steve Pearce and Matt Moore.