ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- All-Star closer Brad Boxberger will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list for the Tampa Bay Rays.
The move Saturday was expected. Boxberger is recovering from groin surgery after being injured during spring training.
Right-hander Alex Cobb, who missed last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, was also placed on the 15-day DL. The Rays put right-hander Chase Whitley (elbow surgery) on the 60-day DL in February.
In other moves Saturday, outfielder Mikie Mahtook and right-hander RH Andrew Bellatti were optioned to Triple-A Durham.