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The Ronaldo Hernandez era begins with a taxi squad assignment

The 2020 MLB season is insane and the first of its kind with all of the nuances and protocols in place that each team has to adhere to.

This past weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays played their first of what could possibly be several double-headers this season. During the second game of the now 7-inning twin bills, the Rays brought in their third catcher, Kevan Smith, to take over behind the plate. However, following the game. This was not new, the Rays have been utilizing three catchers all season in order to allow as many pinch hitting opportunities as possible.