There has never been a night quite like last night for the Tampa Bay Rays.
In a true game of back and forth between the two heavyweights of the American League East, it was a must-win game for the Rays.
Enter Travis d’Arnaud.
The Rays quietly acquired d’Arnaud back in May after a slew of injuries depleted their catching corps. Earlier in his career, d’Arnaud was among the best catchers in the game, but he hit a brick wall in 2018 when he tore his UCL and missed the entire season. Then, once he returned earlier this season, the New York Mets released him after playing in just 10 games.