The Tampa Bay Rays return home after a successful short trip to Cleveland. The Rays won three out of four games as the trade deadline looms. The Rays already made a big splash in acquiring the biggest bat known to be available in designated hitter Nelson Cruz, but could see further additions before the deadline on Friday afternoon.
The Rays sit 1.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East while the New York Yankees are 9.5 games back and the Toronto Blue Jays are 10.5 games behind. The Baltimore Orioles are 26.5 games behind.