What relief is on the way for the Rays?

It seems unlikely that the Rays would land New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz before Wednesday's trade deadline, mostly because of a steep asking price. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)BOSTON — The Rays have more work to do before Wednesday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline.

Bringing veteran Eric Sogard with them from Toronto on Sunday was like picking up an accessory, helpful to the overall look but not the big piece that’s needed.

As a lefty-swinging middle infielder, Sogard is nothing like the right-handed power hitter the Rays were supposedly seeking, but his addition can mean a lot, allowing then to:

• Improve the offense overall given his contact-oriented approach and .840 OPS that will rank among their best.

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