WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 vs. NEW YORK YANKEES RH Alex Cobb (1-2, 8.59 in 2016) vs. RH Michael Pineda (6-12, 4.82 in 2016)

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1 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 vs. NEW YORK YANKEES RH Alex Cobb (1-2, 8.59 in 2016) vs. RH Michael Pineda (6-12, 4.82 in 2016) First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Fla. TV: FS1 Radio: WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 (Sp.) Game No.: 3 (1-1) Home Game No.: 3 (1-1) All-Time Game No.: 3,079 (1,421-1,657) All-Time Home Game No.: 1,543 ( ) MAYOR LEAGUE BASEBALL St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman will throw the ceremonial first pitch tonight. WARM WELCOME Tonight s game will be televised nationally, exclusively on FS1 Kenny Albert will be joined by A.J. Pierzynski, who makes his regular-season debut in the booth after retiring from his 19-year career as a catcher Ken Rosenthal will provide in-game reports. FRANKLIN CLAIMED The Milwaukee Brewers today claimed INF/OF Nick Franklin, who was designated for assignment on Saturday. RAY MATTER With a win in tonight s rubber match, the Rays can open the season with a series victory for the first time since 2012, when they swept the Yankees in 3 games here at Tropicana Field last night s 5-0 loss in their second game marked the earliest shutout in club history (prev. third game, in 2014 and 2001) the Yankees used six pitchers in the game, marking the first time the Rays have been shut out by six or more opposing pitchers in a 9-inning game it had occurred twice in extra-inning games: Sep 13, 2015 vs. BOS (seven pitchers, 2-0 loss in 13 inn.) and July 17, 2011 vs. BOS (six pitchers, 1-0 loss in 16 inn.). RAYS vs. YANKEES Tonight is the third of 19 meetings between the Rays and Yankees (1-1) since the beginning of 2016, the Rays have hit 39 HR in 21 games vs. the Yankees in 2016, their 37 HR were the most ever hit against New York in one season and their 22 HR at Yankee Stadium were the most ever by an opponent in the Bronx in either the new or original Yankee Stadium the Rays travel to the Bronx to play in New York s home opener on Monday, April 10 the Rays went 8-11 against the Yankees in 2016 (5-4 at home, 3-7 on the road). Since 2010, the Rays are the only AL team with a winning record against the Yankees (68-64,.515) prior to that, they were (.342) in their first 12 seasons ( ). IT S BEEN AWHILE FOR COBB Tonight RH Alex Cobb seeks his first victory at Tropicana Field since Aug 21, 2014 vs. DET, a 1-0 triumph over ex-mate LH David Price is making his first start in the month of April since April 12, 2014 at CIN, when he suffered a left oblique strain after throwing 7 scoreless innings in a 1-0 win over the Reds in that game, Kevin Kiermaier made his first major league start and threw out Joey Votto at the plate to preserve the shutout Cobb is 4-3 with a career 2.32 ERA (54.1-IP, 14-ER) in the month of April in 8 starts, half of those scoreless in fact, he has not yielded a run in his last 15 IP in the month of April. 400 AND COUNTING Yesterday s start by RH Jake Odorizzi was the 400th consecutive Rays game started by a pitcher under the age of 30, the longest current streak in the majors 35-year-old LH Erik Bedard (July 3, 2014 at DET) was the last 30-plus pitcher to start a game for the Rays entering tonight, since June 26, 2006, the Rays have started a pitcher under the age of 30 in 1,635 of their last 1,709 games (96 pct.) including a streak of 764 consecutive games over SNEAKY STREAK INF Tim Beckham singled last night to extend his career-best hitting streak to 12 games it is the longest active hitting streak in baseball, ahead of PIT Josh Harrison (11) Tim is batting.415 (17-for- 42) during the streak, which dates back to Aug 17, THE NEW GUYS Six players made the Rays Opening Day roster who were not on the 40-man roster at the beginning of spring training: RH Tommy Hunter, RH Jumbo Díaz, C Derek Norris, OF Peter Bourjos, C Jesús Sucre and INF Rickie Weeks Jr. Five players made their Rays debuts last night: Bourjos, Weeks Jr., INF Daniel Robertson (major league debut), Díaz and Hunter eight players total have made their Rays debuts over the first 2 games (also C Derek Norris, OF Mallex Smith and RH Austin Pruitt in the opener) and a ninth (C Jesús Sucre) has yet to appear. WHO S MISSING The Rays opened the season with a club-record 7 players on the disabled list (prev. 6, 2015 and 2000): RH Brad Boxberger (10-day, right flexor strain), INF Matt Duffy (10-day, recovery from Achilles surgery), RH Nathan Eovaldi (60-day, Tommy John surgery), RH Kevin Gadea (60-day, right forearm tendinitis), C Wilson Ramos (60-day, recovery from torn ACL), OF Colby Rasmus (10-day, recovery from hip surgery) and RH Shawn Tolleson (60-day, right flexor strain). RIDING THE PINEDA Tonight s opposing starter, RH Michael Pineda, went 0-3 with a 7.30 ERA (24.2-IP, 20-ER) in 5 starts vs. the Rays last season and yielded 8 HR, including a career-high 4 HR on April 24 in New York and a splash down into the Rays Touch Tank by Brad Miller on July 31 those 8 HR tied for the Rays most ever against one pitcher in a single season, matching Pineda s teammates RH Masahiro Tanaka (2016), LH CC Sabathia (2011) and Orioles RH Wei-Yin Chen (2015) Pineda is winless in his last 7 starts against the Rays. EVAN LOVES NY 3B Evan Longoria on Sunday added a home run and 3 RBI, giving him 33 HR and 101 RBI lifetime vs. the Yankees with the retirement of David Ortiz, Evan s 33 HR vs. the Yankees are tied with TOR Jose Bautista for the most of any active player, and his 101 RBI are 24 more than any other active player (BAL Chris Davis, 77) Ortiz recorded 53 HR and 171 RBI vs. NYY Longoria s 101 RBI are his most vs. any opponent. LONGO-GEVITY Sunday marked 3B Evan Longoria s ninth consecutive Opening Day start, all at third base this is now the longest active streak of any third baseman in the game, as TEX Adrian Beltre and NYM David Wright both had their streaks or 15 and 12 openers, respectively, snapped yesterday MOST CONSECUTIVE OPENING DAY STARTS WITH CURRENT TEAM Yadier Molina, STL 13 Ryan Zimmerman, WAS 12 Dustin Pedroia, BOS 11 Ryan Braun, MIL 10 Adam Jones, BAL 10 Evan Longoria, TB 9 Elvis Andrus, TEX 9 Miguel Cabrera, DET 9 Joey Votto, CIN 9 due to injury Longoria is one of nine players who have started at least nine consecutive Opening Days for their current team (see chart) Evan s nine total Opening Day starts also surpassed OF Carl Crawford (eight from ) for the most in franchise history. LOMO S REVENGE In Sunday s opener, 1B Logan Morrison recorded 3 hits, 3 RBI and a home run in 4 AB last season, it took him 43 AB to record 3 hits (April 23), 87 AB to record his first RBI (May 17), 92 AB to record his third RBI (May 18) and 92 AB to hit his first HR (May 18) coincidentally, his third hit last season came off RH Masahiro Tanaka. A GLOBAL GAME A record total of 259 players on 2017 Opening Day 25- man rosters and inactive lists were born outside the 50 United States the 259 players born outside the U.S. (29.8 pct.) come from the pool of 868 players (749 active 25-man roster players and 119 disabled, suspended or restricted Major League players) on April 2 rosters and represent a record-high 19 countries and territories outside the U.S. the 259 foreign-born players and the percentage of 29.8 are both the highest figures in history, eclipsing the 246 players on 2007 Opening Day rosters and 29.2 pct. of players on 2005 Opening Day rosters the Rays have two of the four players born in Nicaragua in RH Erasmo Ramirez and RH Kevin Gadea (60-day DL) LAA RH J.C. Ramirez and KC INF Cheslor Cuthbert are the others. ON THIS DATE Fifteen years ago today (April 5, 2002), the Rays played before 55,771 fans at old Yankee Stadium in New York s home opener the highest-attended game in Rays history Tampa Bay was held to 3 hits in the 4-0 loss as LH Andy Pettitte defeated LH Joe Kennedy. CHALLENGED EARLY The Rays first 14 games are against AL East rivals New York, Toronto and Boston in the month of April, the Rays will play 26 games all against opponents who finished 2016 above.500 through May 21, only 4 of the Rays first 46 games are against teams that finished 2016 below.500, a home-and-home series with the Marlins from May 1-4 they have only one off-day in the month of May. UP NEXT: RAYS vs. JAYS Tomorrow the Rays begin a 4-game series vs. Toronto, the first of 19 scheduled meetings in 2017 (10 at home, 9 in Canada) 10 of the Rays first 33 games are vs. Toronto Rays have won 8 of the last 9 season series, including 2016 (11-8) when they were the only team in the AL East with a winning record vs. the Blue Jays Rays are (.529) all-time, their most wins against any opponent their winning pct. is 2nd best against an AL opponent behind their 18-9 record vs. Houston (AL only). TOMORROW S BARGAIN The Rays offer ticket promotions for all home games Monday through Friday for the 2017 regular season, presented by Tampa General Hospital tomorrow is the first Senior Special Thursday, presented by Duke Energy for all Thursday home games, Press Level tickets for fans 60 years of age and older are only $15. Upcoming Games Time (ET) Probable Starting Pitchers (Rays vs. Opp.) TV Radio Thu., April 6 vs. TOR 7:10 p.m. LH Blake Snell (6-8, 3.54 in 2016) vs. RH Marcus Stroman (9-10, 4.37 in 2016) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Fri., April 7 vs. TOR 7:10 p.m. RH Matt Andriese (8-8, 4.37 in 2016) vs. LH Francisco Liriano (8-13, 4.69 in 2016) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Sat., April 8 vs. TOR 6:10 p.m. RH Chris Archer (1-0, 2.57) vs. RH Aaron Sanchez (15-2, 3.00 in 2016) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM, WGES 680 AM (Sp.) Sun., April 9 vs. TOR 1:10 p.m. RH Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 6.00) vs. RH Marco Estrada (0-0, 3.00) Fox Sports Sun WDAE 620 AM, 760 AM (Sp.)

2 TONIGHT S STARTER RH ALEX COBB (1-2, 8.59 in 2016) YEAR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER BB SO HR Avg Tampa Bay Injured Did Not Pitch 2016 Charlotte Durham Tampa Bay Major League Totals Minor League Totals DEBUT Made the Rays season-opening starting rotation for the third time in his career, after starting the team s second game in 2014 and the fifth game in 2013 had been named the Rays Opening Day starter for 2015 but was placed on the Opening Day DL with elbow tightness and underwent Tommy John surgery on May 14. Returned to make 5 starts for the Rays last Sep season debut was Sep 2 vs. TOR, going 705 days between major league starts. Was one of 16 pitchers to undergo Tommy John surgery in either 2014 or 2015 and return to the majors in 2016 that list includes his rehab partner, teammate RH Chase Whitley. SEEKING DURABILITY Last season was the fourth straight year he missed six weeks or more of action due to injury, and the fifth time in six major league seasons overall also 2014 (left oblique strain), 2013 (concussion suffered on line drive to the head) and 2011 (thoracic outlet syndrome, which required season-ending surgery). Tonight is his first start in the month of April since April 12, 2014 at CIN, when he suffered the left oblique strain didn t allow a run in 7 IP in that game, Kevin Kiermaier made his first career start and threw out Joey Votto at the plate to preserve the shutout. Has made 8 starts in April in his career, 4 of them scoreless he is 4-3 with a 2.32 ERA (54.1-IP, 14-ER) in those 8 April starts. SPRING THINGS Went 1-1 with a 4.67 ERA (17.1-IP, 9-ER) in 5 official starts, stretching out to 90 pitches on March 21 at PIT pitched in an unofficial game against Twins minor leaguers on March 16 scratched from a minor league start on March 26 as a precaution for left lower back tightness. FOR THE WIN Is seeking his first home win since Aug 21, 2014 vs. DET, a 1-0 victory of David Price has made 5 home starts since then, and is 0-3 with 2 ND in that game, the Rays only hit came in the first inning an RBI triple from LF Brandon Guyer and Cobb (7 IP), RH Brad Boxberger and LH Jake McGee finished the shutout. CH-CH-CHANGES Has thrown 34.7 pct. changeups in his career, which leads the majors by a wide margin since his rookie season of 2011 (min. 500 IP) rounding out the top five are Jorge De La Rosa (30.7), Jason Vargas (28.3), Jeremy Hellickson (28.0) and Chris Capuano (27.2) last season, threw changeups for 29.5 pct. of his total pitches, which would have led the majors if he had enough innings to qualify TOR Marco Estrada led qualifiers at 28.6 pct. NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Will be facing the Yankees for the third time in 6 starts since returning from Tommy John surgery, and will face them for a fourth time on Monday in the Bronx min. 10 starts, his 2.91 ERA against the Yankees is 3rd among actives, behind BAL Kevin Gausman (1.92) and teammate Chris Archer (2.63). vs. A.L. EAST Is 15-9 with a 2.95 ERA (213.1-IP, 70-ER) in 35 career starts within the division. WHEN HE S HEALTHY Min. 300 IP, ranks 2nd in club history with a 3.44 ERA, trailing LH David Price (3.18) his.590 winning pct. (36-25) ranks 3rd (min. 50 decisions) behind Price (.636, 82-47) and Jeff Niemann (.606, 40-26) in his career, has faced 971 right-handed hitters and allowed only 12 HR (last Gary Sánchez on Sep 21, 2016). GET YER PROGRAM Alex is featured on the cover of the Rays game program, Inside Pitch, which is available for free to all fans the feature story discusses his return from Tommy John surgery and other injuries endured earlier in his career. OVER THE OFFSEASON Married the former Kelly Reynolds on his birthday, Oct 7, in her hometown of Montgomery, Ala., in an intimate ceremony with only a dozen in attendance they honeymooned in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji SPRING GAME LOG GAME DEC ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR HB WP P/K FINAL OPP. LEFT 2/28 vs. MIN W /20 W, 19-0 Santiago up, 5-0 3/5 at TOR /23 W, 5-3 Stroman tied, 1-1 3/11 at BOS L /40 L, 2-1 Sale down, 2-0 *3/16 vs. MIN / /21 at PIT /55 L, 5-4 Kuhl tied, 3-3 3/31 at PHI /38 T, 7-7 Buchholz up, 5-1 TOTAL * minor league game 2016 SPLITS vs. RH:.271 (13-48), 1-HR vs. LH:.404 (19-47), 4-HR Home: 0-1, ERA (6.1-IP, 9-ER) Road: 1-1, 6.89 ERA (15.2-IP, 12-ER) COBB vs. YANKEES CAREER Will be facing the Yankees in each of his first 2 starts (also April 10 at Yankee Stadium, their home opener) is 5-3 with a 2.91 ERA (77.1-IP, 25-ER) in 12 career starts against the Yankees, and 4-2 with a 3.06 ERA (50-IP, 17-ER) at Tropicana Field Faced the Yankees twice in his 5 starts last year and yielded 10 ER in 7.1 IP: Sep 8, 2016 at NYY (6-IP, 3-ER) and Sep 21 at Tropicana Field (1.1-IP, 7-ER). TOMORROW S STARTER LH BLAKE SNELL (6-8, 3.54 in 2016) 2017 DEBUT Enters his second major league season, first full selected as the No. 4 starter on March 23 by Manager Kevin Cash last season he made his major league debut in a spot start on April 23 at NYY, and was recalled again on June 16 to remain in the majors through the end of the season IN REVIEW Named the club s Rookie of the Year by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America ranked 3rd among AL rookies with 19 starts and 5th with 98 SO his 3.54 ERA ranked 2nd among AL rookies (min. 10 starts) behind DET Michael Fulmer (3.06) his 9.91 SO/9 IP ratio led AL rookies (min. 10 starts), set a club rookie record and ranked 8th overall in the AL between the Rays and Durham, combined for a career-high 31 starts and 152 IP his previous highs were 24 starts in 2014 and 134 IP in SPRING THINGS Went 2-2 with a 5.87 ERA (23-IP, 15-ER) in 7 official apps (5 starts), leading the team in innings, starts (tied), losses Is in his third season as Rays manager and at age 39, remains the majors youngest active skipper 5 months younger than SD Andy Green. Is the fifth manager in Rays history is the sixth Tampa-born manager in ML history and second to manage the Rays joins Hall of Famers Al Lopez and Tony La Russa, Lou Piniella, Dave Miley and John Hart. #16 KEVIN CASH, MANAGER (tied) and walks (11) stretched out to 92 pitches on March 25 vs. BOS, his final start of the spring his first 4 apps (3 starts) were all less than 3 IP, and his longest app of the spring was 5 IP on March 20 vs. PIT. SEEKING LENGTH Averaged less than 5 IP per start made 6 starts of less than 4 IP, tied for 2nd most in the majors behind MIN Tyler Duffey (7), and most by a Rays pitcher in a season since Edwin Jackson (7) in 2007 pitched less than 5 innings in 6 of his last 9 starts, including his rain-shortened finale, Sep 28 at CWS (2.2 IP). vs. TORONTO Faced the Blue Jays twice last season, going 1-1 with a 3.52 ERA (7.2-IP, 3-ER) first app was Aug 10 at Rogers Centre (L, 1.2-IP, 5-R, 2-ER) and second was Sep 3 at Tropicana Field (W, 6-IP, 2-H, 1-R/ER), when he only allowed a pair of 3rd-inning singles against a lineup exclusively of right-handed hitters (8 righties, 1 switch) retired his last 10 BF, 6 of them via strikeout. Played 12 professional seasons as a catcher, including parts of eight seasons in the majors ( ) spent two years ( ) in the Rays org. Played in the 1989 Little League World Series (Tampa Northside LL), 1999 College World Series (Florida State) and earned World Series rings in 2007 (Red Sox) and 2009 (Yankees).

3 RAYS HITTER NOTES #1 TIM BECKHAM, INF Tue: 1-3 Series: 2-7, 2B, R Stand: 2-7, 2B, R vs. LH:.500 (1-2) 2017:.286/.286/.429, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak ( 16-17): 12G (.405, 17-42) RISP:.000 (0-2) vs. RH:.200 (1-5) Yesterday vs. NYY his 4th-inning single extended his career-long hitting streak to 12 games, longest active in the majors had a 10-game streak to end last season and has hit safely in both games this year is batting.405/.432/.571 (17-for-42) during the streak, which dates back to Aug 17, Since the start of the 2016 season, 23 of his 51 hits (45.1 percent) have gone for extra bases (13-2B, 5-3B, 5-HR) appeared in 64 games and made 51 starts (23-SS, 16-2B, 5-1B, 4-3B, 3-DH) over two stints with the Rays last season (Opening Day May 25, June 1 Sep 1). Spring Training: Hit.327/.400/.571 (16-for-49) with 8 XBH (5-2B, 2-3B, 1-HR) in 19 games led team with 2 3B, homered on March 10 at PIT. #18 PETER BOURJOS, OF Tue: 0-1, BB Series: 0-1, BB Stand: 0-1, BB vs. LH:.000 (0-1) 2017:.000/.500/.000, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-1 RISP: -- vs. RH: -- Made his Rays debut yesterday vs. NYY, his first career app in LF acquired from the White Sox for a PTBNL or cash toward the end of spring. Last name is pronunced BORE-jus made his seventh consecutive Opening Day roster ( with LAA, with STL, 2016 with PHI). Spring Training: Combined to hit.362/.383/.586 (21-for-58) with 4 2B, 3 3B and 1 HR in 22 games between the White Sox and Rays, including 6-for-10 in 3 games with the Rays in his Rays spring debut on March 29 vs. BAL, homered and singled in the 6th inning, part of a 12-run frame. Was one of a club-record four non-roster invites to make the Opening Day roster, along with RH Tommy Hunter, C Jesús Sucre and INF Rickie Weeks Jr. In 2016, appeared in 123 games and made 97 starts (92-RF, 5-CF) for the Phillies his.995 fielding pct. ranked 6th among qualifying NL outfielders. #10 COREY DICKERSON, OF Tue: 0-1 (PH in 8th) Series: 1-6, R Stand: 1-6, R vs. LH:.000 (0-2) 2017:.167/.167/.167, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-5 RISP:.000 (0-1) vs. RH:.250 (1-4) Batting.500/.500/.917 (6-for-12) with 2 2B, 1 HR and 3 RBI in his career against Michael Pineda; homered off him on April 24, 2016 in the Bronx. On Opening Day vs. NYY, singled to lead off the 1st inning (and scored) it was his fourth consecutive Opening Day roster and third straight start. Belted 6 HR against the Yankees last season, a total reached by only three others: TB Brad Miller (7), BAL Mark Trumbo (7) and BOS David Ortiz (6). In 2016, had 24 HR in his first season with the Rays, tying his career high from 2014 (with COL), and set career highs with 36 2B and 63 XBH. Spring Training: Tied 1B/OF Jake Bauers for the team lead with 4 HR and led the team in hits hit.379/.410/.603 (22-for-58) in 22 games entered camp at 200 pounds, down an estimated 25 pounds from the end of the 2016 season. #39 KEVIN KIERMAIER, CF Tue: 1-4 Series: 3-7, 2B, 2-BB, 2-R Stand: 3-7, 2B, 2-BB, 2-R vs. LH:.250 (1-4) 2017:.429/.556/.571, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 1-SB Current Hitting Streak: 2G (.429, 3-7) RISP:.000 (0-1) vs. RH:.667 (2-3) Moved to the No. 2 spot in the batting order to end the 2016 season, and since then is batting.283/.358/.439 (58-for-205) in 54 games (52 starts). Reached 4 times on Sun vs. NYY, tying his career high (10th time) he was the first Ray to do that on Opening Day since Matt Joyce in On March 20, agreed to terms on a contract worth a guaranteed $53.5 million over six years, beginning this season includes a 2023 club option. Won the AL Gold Glove Award for CF last year for the second consecutive season, joining Evan Longoria (2009, 2010) as the only players to win multiple Gold Glove Awards in franchise history led major league CF with 25 Defensive Runs Saved despite missing 48 games due to injury. Spring Training: Hit.273/.385/.318 (12-for-44) with 2 2B, 8 BB and 2 SB in 19 games played 81 innings in CF and 18 innings as the DH. #3 EVAN LONGORIA, 3B Tue: 1-2, 2-BB Series: 3-6, HR, 3-RBI, 2-BB, R Stand: 3-6, HR, 3-RBI, 2-BB, R vs. LH:.667 (2-3) 2017:.500/.556/1.000, 1-HR, 3-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak ( 16-17): 6G (.348, 8-23) RISP: (1-1) vs. RH:.333 (1-3), 1-HR Has 33 HR vs. NYY, tied for most among actives with José Bautista (33) incl. 31 HR while playing 3B, 2nd all-time to BAL Brooks Robinson (34). Has reached in 5 of his 9 PA so far this season reached in both PA vs. Sabathia yesterday vs. NYY and in 3 of his 4 PA total (8th-inning walk). On Sun vs. NYY, had his fourth career Opening Day homer, extending his franchise record had the first RBI (1st-inning sac fly) and first home run (2nd inning) of Major League Baseball s regular season his 3 RBI were a career high for an Opening Day game (prev. 2 RBI, 2009 vs. BOS). Made his ninth straight Opening Day start at 3B, longest active streak among 3B in the majors broke a tie with Carl Crawford for most Opening Day starts in club history only 8 other other players have made 9 consecutive Opening Day starts ( ) for the same team: WAS Ryan Zimmerman, CIN Joey Votto, BOS Dustin Pedroia, STL Yadier Molina, BAL Adam Jones, DET Miguel Cabrera, MIL Ryan Braun and TEX Elvis Andrus. Spring Training: Hit.239/.286/.326 (11-for-46) with 1 2B, 1 HR and 4 RBI in 17 games, appearing in 80 innings at 3B and 10 innings as the DH. #13 BRAD MILLER, INF Tue: 0-4 Series: 2-9, R Stand: 2-9, R vs. LH:.000 (0-5) 2017:.222/.222/.222, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-5 RISP:.333 (1-3) vs. RH:.500 (2-4) Last season, had 7 HR against the Yankees, tied with BAL Mark Trumbo for most in the majors had two multi-hr games against New York. Batting.389/.450/.889 (7-for-18) with 2 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBI and 2 BB lifetime against Michael Pineda; homered against him on July 31, On Sun vs. NYY, made his first start at 2B since Sep 6, 2015 at OAK it was his fourth straight Opening Day roster and fourth straight start. In 2016, hit 30 HR in 152 games in his first season with the Rays, surpassing his career total (29) in 343 games over three seasons with the Mariners ranked 2nd on the team to Evan Longoria with 30 HR, 81 RBI and.482 SLG, and became the sixth Ray all-time with a 30-HR season. Spring Training: Hit.214/.224/.286 (12-for-56) with 1 2B, 1 HR and 7 RBI in 21 games, spending time at 2B (100 innings) at SS (10 innings). #7 LOGAN MORRISON, 1B Tue: 0-1 (PH in 8th) Series: 3-5, HR, 3-RBI, R Stand: 3-5, HR, 3-RBI, R vs. LH: :.600/.600/1.200, 1-HR, 3-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-1 RISP:.500 (1-2) vs. RH:.600 (3-5), 1-HR Had 3 hits on Sun vs. NYY, tying a Rays Opening Day record (12th time) homered on Opening Day for the second time in his career, following 2011 vs. NYM (with FLA, off Taylor Buchholz) became the first Rays 1B to homer on Opening Day since Carlos Peña s grand slam in 2012 vs. NYY. Last season, it took him 43 AB to record 3 hits (April 23), 87 AB to record his first RBI (May 17) and 92 AB to hit his first home run (May 18). In 2016, his first season with the Rays, appeared in 107 games and made 95 starts (78-1B, 17-DH) his season was cut short by two injuries: a right forearm strain that put him on the DL for 16 games (July 28 Aug 14) and a left wrist strain that sidelined him for the final 20 games of the season. Spring Training: 29-year-old made his spring debut on March 8 vs. Colombia, returning from offseason wrist surgery hit.188 (6-for-32) in 12 games. #33 DEREK NORRIS, C Tue: 0-4 Series: 1-8 Stand: 1-8 vs. LH:.250 (1-4) 2017:.125/.125/.125, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.000 (0-1) vs. RH:.000 (0-4) Made his Rays debut on Sun vs. NYY and had an 8th-inning single was his fifth consecutive Opening Day roster and third career Opening Day start. Signed as a free agent on March 26 was an AL All-Star for Oakland in 2014 and spent the last two seasons with San Diego, each year hitting a career-high 14 HR has tallied double-digit homers in each of the last 3 years was one of two All-Star catchers the Rays added in the offseason (Wilson Ramos). Spring Training: 28-year-old entered camp with the Nationals following an offseason trade from the Padres, but was released on March 15 combined to hit.321/.345/.571 (9-for-28) with 2 HR in 13 games hit.273 (3-for-11) with the Rays, appearing in 17 innings at C and 6 as the DH. #29 DANIEL ROBERTSON, INF Tue: 0-4 Series: 0-4 Stand: 0-4 vs. LH:.000 (0-3) 2017:.000/.000/.000, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP: -- vs. RH:.000 (0-1) Made his major league debut yesterday vs. NYY, going 0-for-4 with 2 SO at 23 years, 13 days was the youngest Ray to debut since LH Enny Romero on Sep 22, 2013 vs. BAL (22 years, 241 days) and the youngest positional player since OF Wil Myers on June 18, 2013 at BOS (22.190). Was one of two players on the Opening Day roster with no ML service time the last time that happened was 2007 (Elijah Dukes, Aki Iwamura). Added to the 40-man roster over the offseason spent the 2016 season with Durham, playing in 118 games with 112 starts (74-SS, 20-2B, 18-3B). Spring Training: Hit.268/.346/.286 (15-for-56) in 23 games, including.480 (12-for-25) in his final 8 games appeared at shortstop (90 innings), third base (20 innings), second base (16 innings) and in left field (10 innings) it was his first professional experience in the outfield. #0 MALLEX SMITH, OF Tue: DNP Series: 1-4 Stand: 1-4 vs. LH:.000 (0-1) 2017:.250/.250/.250, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.250, 1-4) RISP:.500 (1-2) vs. RH:.333 (1-3) Made his Rays debut on Opening Day vs. NYY, his first career Opening Day roster first hit as a Ray was a bunt single in the 3rd off Tanaka. Acquired from Seattle in a four-player trade involving LH Drew Smyly on Jan 11 was traded twice that day in a span of 90 min. (ATL, SEA, TB). Spring Training: Hit.158/.233/.184 (6-for-38) in 17 games and tied for the team lead with 4 SB saw action at all three of the outfield positions. Chose the No. 0, becoming the first in Rays history to wear it he picked the number in part because of how rare it is according to Baseball Reference, he is the 18th player on record to wear a singular zero on his back.

4 #20 STEVEN SOUZA JR., OF Tue: 2-4 Series: 2-7, BB Stand: 2-7, BB vs. LH:.333 (1-3) 2017:.286/.375/.286, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 1G (.500, 2-4) RISP:.000 (0-1) vs. RH:.250 (1-4) Is a career.474/.474/1.263 (9-for-19) hitter with 3 2B, 4 HR and 7 RBI against Michael Pineda, his most home runs against any pitcher. Had his first 2 hits of the season yesterday vs. NYY, both infield singles to pitcher made his third straight Opening Day roster, all starts in RF. Appeared in 120 games last season and made 115 starts (108-RF, 5-DH, 2-CF) surpassed his rookie totals in 2B (17), HR (17) and RBI (49). Missed more than 30 games last season due to hip injuries was on the DL for 17 games (June 15 July 1) due to a left hip strain played his final game on Sep 18 at BAL, and on Sep 21 underwent surgery to debride a labral tear and impingement of his left hip, performed by Dr. Thomas Byrd. Spring Training: Hit.370/.408/.630 (17-for-46) in 17 games reached base in his final 6 PA, incl. a homer that left the ballpark in his last at-bat. #45 JESÚS SUCRE, C Tue: DNP Series: DNP Stand: DNP vs. LH: -- Spring:.258/.294/.484, 2-HR, 5-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak ( 16): 5G (.647, 11-17) RISP: -- vs. RH: -- Made his second Opening Day roster (2015 with Seattle) acquired from the Mariners on Feb 8 for a player to be named or cash considerations. Was one of a club-record four non-roster invites to make the Opening Day roster, along with OF Peter Bourjos, RH Tommy Hunter and INF Rickie Weeks Jr. Spring Training: Appeared in 70 innings at catcher and 6 innings as the DH hit.258/.294/.484 (8-for-31) with 1 2B, 2 HR and 5 RBI in 16 games. Limited to 42 games between three levels last season due to a fractured right fibula sustained during winter ball played in 9 games with Seattle. #8 RICKIE WEEKS JR., INF Tue: 0-4 Series: 0-4 Stand: 0-4 vs. LH:.000 (0-2) 2017:.000/.000/.000, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0-SB Current Hitting Streak: 0-for-4 RISP:.000 (0-1) vs. RH:.000 (0-2) Made his Rays debut yesterday vs. NYY, batting cleanup and making his first career app at 1B is the oldest player (34) on the Rays active roster. Is a career.261/.381/.456 (305-for-1,169) hitter vs. LHP, compared to.241/.329/.409 (761-for-3,155) vs. RHP in 2016, 6 of 9 HR were vs. LHP. Was one of a club-record four non-roster invites to make the Opening Day roster, along with OF Peter Bourjos, RH Tommy Hunter and C Jesús Sucre. Spring Training: Played 62 innings at 1B a position he had never played in the majors and 33 innings at DH hit.244 (10-for-41) with 3 HR. RAYS BULLPEN NOTES #31 XAVIER CEDEÑO, LH Last App: -- Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH: -- Spring: 1-0-0, 1.17 ERA, 8 G, 1 GS Long Relief App: -- IR-RS: -- vs. RH: -- Made his fourth Opening Day roster (2013 with HOU, 2015 with WAS, 2016 with TB) warmed up in the bullpen on Sun vs. NYY but did not pitch. Made 54 apps last year, but none after Aug 29 at BOS as he was sidelined by neck stiffness prior to the injury he led Rays relievers in apps. Limited left-handed batters to a.197 avg. (15-for-76) last season with only 2 XBH both doubles in his Rays career, has faced 184 lefties and yielded only 1 HR to MIN Eddie Rosario on Aug 25, 2015 since then, has faced 105 lefties without allowing a homer, including 87 PA in Spring Training: Made 8 apps (1 start), going 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA (7.2-IP, 1-ER) made 2 unofficial apps (vs. Colombia and an intrasquad game). #37 ALEX COLOMÉ, RH Last App: 4/2 vs. NYY (S, 1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: 1-1 vs. LH:.000 (0-1) 2017: 0-0-1, 0.00 ERA, 1 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 4/2 vs. NYY IR-RS: 3-1 vs. RH:.000 (0-1) On Sun vs. NYY, became the first Ray in franchise history to record a save on Opening Day inherited a bases loaded, 0-out jam from Austin Pruitt and allowed an inherited runner to score (unearned) went Chris Carter sac fly, Gary Sanchez strikeout, Greg Bird flyout to end the game. Spring Training: Pitched for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, going 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA (4.1-IP, 2-ER) in 5 apps made 5 apps for the Rays and had a 3.60 ERA (5-IP, 2-ER), both runs coming via solo homer on March 29 vs. BAL made an unofficial app in an intrasquad game. Emerged as the Rays closer last season and was named to his first All-Star Team, converting 37 of 40 save chances (92.5 pct.) compiled a 1.91 ERA (56.2-IP, 12-ER) last season, becoming the third in Rays history to record 35-plus saves and a sub-2.00 ERA joined Fernando Rodney (48, 0.60) in 2012 and Rafael Soriano (45, 1.73) in 2010 both fellow Dominicans. #17 JUMBO DÍAZ, RH Last App: 4/4 vs. NYY (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 1-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.000 (0-2) 2017: 0-0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 4/4 vs. NYY IR-RS: -- vs. RH:.000 (0-1) Had a perfect 7th yesterday vs. NYY, his Rays debut claimed off waivers from Cincinnati on March 10; made his third straight Opening Day roster. Spring Training: Did not join the Rays this spring until March 22 as he pitched for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic pitched to a ERA (1.2-IP, 2-ER) in 2 apps in the WBC, both vs. USA combined for a 9.00 ERA (8-IP, 8-ER) in 7 apps between Cincinnati and the Rays. Had a 3.14 ERA (43-IP, 15-ER) in 45 apps spanning three stints with the Reds last season (Opening Day April 18, May 18-21, June 27 season s end). #43 DANNY FARQUHAR, RH Last App: 4/2 vs. NYY (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 0-BB, 2-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.000 (0-1) 2017: 0-0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 4/2 vs. NYY IR-RS: -- vs. RH:.000 (0-2) Had a scoreless 8th on Sun vs. NYY, his 3rd career Opening Day app (all scoreless) first two BF were strikeouts; pitched around a 2-out HBP. Spring Training: Had a 3.38 ERA (10.2-IP, 4-ER) over a team-high-tying 9 apps and made 2 unofficial apps (Colombia, Twins minor leaguers). Made 35 apps over five stints last year in his first season with the Rays: Opening Day April 23, May 14, June 25 (G2), June 27 July 4 and Aug 6 through season s end led the Rays bullpen with 24 apps during his final stint, compiling a 1.46 ERA (24.2-IP, 4-ER) with 36 SO (13.1 SO/9 IP). #49 TOMMY HUNTER, RH Last App: 4/4 vs. NYY (1.0-IP, 0-H, 0-R, 1-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH:.000 (0-1) 2017: 0-0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 4/4 vs. NYY IR-RS: -- vs. RH:.000 (0-2) Had a perfect 9th inning yesterday vs. NYY, his Rays debut made the fifth Opening Day roster of his career, following with the Orioles. Was one of a club-record four non-roster invites to make the Opening Day roster, along with OF Peter Bourjos, C Jesús Sucre and INF Rickie Weeks Jr. Spring Training: Had a 2.70 ERA (10-IP, 3-ER) over a team-high-tying 9 apps and also pitched in an unofficial game against Red Sox minor leaguers. 30-year-old has been used exclusively as a reliever since the 2013 season is with a 3.23 ERA (242.1-IP, 87-ER) and 16 saves in 220 apps over that span while limiting right-handed batters to a.214 avg. had a combined 3.18 ERA (34-IP, 12-ER) with the Indians and Orioles last season. #50 AUSTIN PRUITT, RH Last App: 4/4 vs. NYY (1.0-IP, 2-H, 1-R, 0-BB, 0-SO) Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH: (4-4) 2017: 0-0-0, 9.00 ERA, 2 G Long Relief App: 1.0, 4/4 vs. NYY IR-RS: -- vs. RH:.000 (0-4) Pitched the 8th inning yesterday vs. NYY, yielding an RBI single to Chase Headley on Sun vs. NYY, became the fourth pitcher in franchise history to make his major league debut on Opening Day, along with RH Ruddy Lugo (2006), RH Jason Childers (2006) and RH Seth McClung (2003). Last season was named Most Valuable Player for Durham by the Rays Baseball Operations department spent the entire season with the Bulls, recording a career-best 28 starts, IP, 149 SO and 1.19 WHIP his 149 SO ranked 2nd in the Int l. League to teammate Jaime Schultz (163). Was one of two players on the Opening Day roster with no ML service time the last time that happened was 2007 (Elijah Dukes, Aki Iwamura). Spring Training: Went 1-1 and led the Rays with a 3.24 ERA (min. 15 IP) over 9 apps (2 starts) stretched out to 4 IP on March 23 vs. NYY. #30 ERASMO RAMÍREZ, RH Last App: -- Saves-Opps: -- vs. LH: -- Spring: 0-2-0, 2.53 ERA, 6 G, 3 GS Long Relief App: -- IR-RS: -- vs. RH: year-old made his fourth Opening Day roster (2012 with SEA, with TB) begins his second season pitching out of the Rays bullpen. Spring Training: Made his debut in an unofficial game vs. Colombia on March 8 went on to post a 2.53 ERA (10.2-IP, 3-ER) in 6 apps (3 starts). In 2016, made a team-leading 64 apps (1 start) in his first full season as a reliever his 85 IP as a reliever led the AL and was 2nd in the majors included was a major-league-leading 35 relief apps of 4 outs or more as well as 20 relief apps of at least 2 IP, tied for the most in the majors. His 11 losses as a reliever last season were the most by a major leaguer since LAA Scot Shields (11) in 2005 and set a club record.

5 RAYS PITCHING BY THE NUMBERS W-L-S G ERA IP H ER BB SO HR Totals Starters Relievers Home Road April LAST HR & PLAYER SEASON HIGHS LAST HR OFF 17 MOST HITS GAME 17 MOST RBI GAME Beckham 7/30/16 vs. NYY Swarzak 1, 2x-last, 4/4 vs. NYY - Bourjos 9/8/16 at WAS Cole - - Dickerson 10/1/16 at TEX Lewis 1, 4/2 vs. NYY - Kiermaier 9/14/16 at TOR Estrada 2, 4/2 vs. NYY - Longoria 4/2/17 vs. NYY Tanaka 2, 4/2 vs. NYY 3, 4/2 vs. NYY Miller 9/21/16 vs. NYY Warren 2, 4/2 vs. NYY - Morrison 4/2/17 vs. NYY Tanaka 3, 4/2 vs. NYY 3, 4/2 vs. NYY Norris 9/24/16 vs. SF Bumgarner 1, 4/2 vs. NYY - Robertson Smith 5/17/16 at PIT Caminero 2, 4/4 vs. NYY - Souza Jr. 9/13/16 at TOR Biagini - - Sucre 9/25/16 at MIN Santiago - - Weeks Jr. 8/26/16 vs. CIN Finnegan - - RAYS BY THE NUMBERS Current Streak: L1 When commit error: 1-0 Hit homer: 1-0 Current Record: 1-1 Ahead after 6-7-8: 1-0/1-0/1-0 Homer with men on: 1-0 Home/Road: 1-1/0-0 Behind after 6-7-8: 0-1/0-1/0-1 Hit multiple homers: 1-0 Day/Night: 1-0/0-1 Tied after 6-7-8: 0-0/0-0/0-0 Score first: 1-0 Grass/Turf: 0-0/1-1 1-run games: 0-0 Score 5 or more: 1-0 vs. East: run games: 0-0 Score less than 5: 0-1 vs. Central: 0-0 Extra innings: 0-0 Outhit opponents: 1-0 vs. West: 0-0 Win in last at-bat: 0 Outhit by opponents: 0-1 vs. National League: 0-0 Come-from-behind wins: 0 Collect 10 or more hits: 1-0 vs. RH/LH starters: 1-0/0-1 Opp. come-from-behind wins: 0 Opp. 10 or more hits: 0-0 Series W-L-T (home): Series W-L-T (road): Wearing white/gray/navy/lt. blue: 0-1/0-0/0-0/1-0 RUN SUPPORT FOR STARTING PITCHERS PITCHER STARTS RUNS RUNS/START RUNS/9-IP CLUB RECORD QUALITY Andriese Archer Cobb Odorizzi Snell HOME RUNS 1R 2R 3R GS TOTAL Longoria 1 1 Morrison 1 1 Beckham Bourjos Dickerson Kiermaier Miller Norris Robertson Smith Souza Jr. Sucre Weeks Jr. TOTALS CATCHERS PCT CS ATT Norris Sucre TOTALS MISC. Game-Tying & Go-Ahead RBI: Longoria (1) 2-Out RBI: Longoria (2) Outfield Assists (0): - Bunt Singles (1): Smith (1) Ejections (0): - Batted Around (0): - CATWALKS WALK-OFF WINS WALK-OFF LOSSES RAYS SEASON HIGHS TEAM BATTING INDIVIDUAL BATTING Longest win streak 1, 4/2 vs. NYY Most runs, game, TB 2, Kiermaier, 4/2 vs. NYY Long loss streak 1, 4/4 Current Most runs, game, Opp 2, Headley, 4/2 vs. NYY Most runs game, TB 7, 4/2 vs. NYY Most hits, game, TB 3, Morrison, 4/2 vs. NYY Most runs game, Opp 5, 4/4 vs. NYY Most hits, game, Opp 3, 2x-last, Castro/Headley, 4/2 vs. NYY Most runs, inn, TB 3, 4/2 vs. NYY (1st) Most 2B, game, TB 1, 2x-last, Kiermaier/Beckham, 4/2 vs. NYY Most runs, inn, Opp 3, 4/4 vs. NYY (3rd) Most 2B, game, Opp 1,5x-last, 4 Players, 4/4vs. NYY Most hits, game, TB 13, 4/2 vs. NYY Most HR, game, TB 1, 2x-last, Longoria/Morrison, 4/2 vs. NYY Most hits, game, Opp 9, 2x-last, 4/4 vs. NYY Most HR, game, Opp 1, 2x-last, Torreyes/Headley, 4/4 vs. NYY Most hits, inn, TB 4, 4/2 vs. NYY (1st) Most RBI, game, TB 3, 2x-last, Longoria/Morrison, 4/2 vs. NYY Most hits, inn, Opp 5, 4/4 vs. NYY (3rd) Most RBI, game, Opp 2, 2x-last, Torreyes/Headley, 4/4 vs. NYY Most doubles, game, TB 2, 4/2 vs. NYY Most x-base hits, game, TB 1, 4x-last, 4 Players, 4/2 vs. NYY Most doubles, game, Opp 4, 4/4 vs. NYY Most x-base hits, game, Opp 1, 6x-last, 5 Players, 4/4 vs. NYY Most HR, game, TB 2, 4/2 vs. NYY Most steals, game, TB 1, Kiermaier, 4/2 vs. NYY Most HR, game, Opp 2, 4/4 vs. NYY Most steals, game, Opp 1, Headley, 4/4 vs. NYY Most x-base hits, game, TB 4, 4/2 vs. NYY Hitting Streak 2, 3 Players, April 2 Current Most x-base hits, game, Opp 6, 4/4 vs. NYY TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Most stolen bases, game, TB 1, 4/2 vs. NYY Most SO, TB Starter 5, Archer, 4/2 vs. NYY Most stolen bases, game, Opp 1, 4/4 vs. NYY Most SO, Opp Starter 3, Tanaka, 4/2 vs. NYY Most walks, game, TB 3, 2x-last, 4/4 vs. NYY Most SO, TB Reliever 2, Farquhar, 4/2 vs. NYY Most walks, game, Opp 3, 4/4 vs. NYY Most IP, TB Reliever 1.0, 5x-last, Díaz/Pruitt/Hunter, 4/4 vs. NYY Most strikeouts, game, TB 10, 4/2 vs. NYY Most walks, game, TB 2, Odorizzi, 4/4 vs. NYY Most strikeouts, game, Opp 8, 4/2 vs. NYY Most walks, game, Opp 2, 2x-last, Sabathia, 4/4 vs. NYY Most LOB, game, TB 12, 4/4 vs. NYY Most SO, Team, TB 8, 4/2 vs. NYY Most LOB, game, Opp 11, 4/4 vs. NYY Most walks, Team, TB 3, 4/4 vs. NYY Most errors, game, TB 1, 4/2 vs. NYY Low-Hit Game 5, 4/4 vs. NYY Most errors, game, Opp 1, 4/2 vs. NYY Consecutive Scoreless IP 5.0, Archer, April 2 Current Longest game, time 3:21, 4/2 vs. NYY Shortest game, time 3:07, 4/4 vs. NYY Longest game, time (9 inn.) 3:21, 4/2 vs. NYY Shortest game, time (9 inn.) 3:07, 4/4 vs. NYY Grand Slams (-): - Back-to-Back (-): - 2-HR games (-): - 3-HR games (-): - HOME RUNS Pinch-hit (-): - Walk-off (-): - Lead-off (-): - Inside-the-park (-): - RUNS BY INNING X Total Opponent Tampa Bay INSTANT REPLAY CHALLENGES GAME CHALLENGED BY INN. PLAYER OF REFERENCE INITIAL CALL RULING DELAY 4/2 vs. NYY New York-AL T1 Matt Holliday Out at 1B Stands 1:10 4/2 vs. NYY Tampa Bay T2 Starlin Castro Safe at 1B Stands 1:23 4/4 vs. NYY New York-AL B3 Daniel Robertson Safe at 1B Overturned 1:39 Rays Totals (bold): 1 challenge (0 overturned, 1 stand, 0 confirmed) Opp Totals: 2 challenges (1 overturned, 1 stand, 0 confirmed) Umpire Totals: 0 challenges (0 record keeping, 0 overturned, 0 stand, 0 confirmed)

6 Feb 14 Feb 17 Mar 10 Mar 15 Mar 17 Mar 23 Mar 26 Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Apr 1 Traded RH Eddie Gamboa to the Texas Rangers for a player to be named or cash considerations; signed RH Nathan Eovaldi to a one-year contract with a club option for Signed RH Tommy Hunter to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Placed RH Nathan Eovaldi (Tommy John surgery) on the 60-day DL; claimed RH Jumbo Díaz off waivers from Cincinnati. Optioned INF Willy Adames, RH José De León, RH Jacob Faria, RH Taylor Guerrieri, RH Chih-Wei Hu, RH Ryne Stanek and RH Hunter Wood to the minor leagues reassigned RH Jeff Ames, INF Ryan Brett, C Nick Ciuffo, C Jonah Heim, 1B Dalton Kelly and LH Ryan Yarbrough to minor league camp released LH Dana Eveland. Optioned LH José Alvarado to the minor leagues. Reassigned 1B/OF Jake Bauers, OF Johnny Field, 1B Casey Gillaspie, INF Jake Hager, RH Andrew Kittredge, INF Patrick Leonard, OF Dayron Varona and RH Neil Wagner to minor league camp released RH David Carpenter and RH Jeff Walters. Placed RH Kevin Gadea (right forearm tendinitis) on the 60-day DL; signed C Derek Norris to a one-year contract. Acquired OF Peter Bourjos from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations. Optioned C Curt Casali, RH Ryan Garton and C Luke Maile to the minor leagues reassigned C Michael McKenry, LH Justin Marks, RH Diego Moreno and OF Shane Peterson to minor league camp. Optioned RH Jaime Schultz and RH Chase Whitley to the minor leagues. Reassigned RH Cory Rasmus to minor league camp. Designated INF/OF Nick Franklin for assignment; placed RH Brad Boxberger (right TRANSACTIONS Apr 2 flexor strain), INF Matt Duffy (recovery from Achilles surgery) and OF Colby Rasmus (recovery from hip surgery) on the 10-day DL; placed C Wilson Ramos (recovery from torn ACL) and RH Shawn Tolleson (right flexor strain) on the 60-day DL; selected OF Peter Bourjos, RH Tommy Hunter, C Jesús Sucre and 1B Rickie Weeks Jr. to the major league roster. Designated C Luke Maile for assignment. OPENING DAY ROSTER PITCHERS (12): RH Matt Andriese, RH Chris Archer, LH Xavier Cedeño, RH Alex Cobb, RH Alex Colomé, RH Jumbo Díaz, RH Danny Farquhar, RH Tommy Hunter, RH Jake Odorizzi, RH Austin Pruitt, RH Erasmo Ramírez, LH Blake Snell CATCHERS (2): Derek Norris, Jesús Sucre INFIELDERS (6): Tim Beckham, Evan Longoria, Brad Miller, Logan Morrison, Daniel Robertson, Rickie Weeks Jr. OUTFIELDERS (5): Peter Bourjos, Corey Dickerson, Kevin Kiermaier, Mallex Smith, Steven Souza Jr. DL (7): RHP Brad Boxberger (10-day), INF Matt Duffy (10-day), RHP Nathan Eovaldi (60- day), RHP Kevin Gadea (60-day), C Wilson Ramos (60-day), OF Colby Rasmus (10-day), RHP Shawn Tolleson (60-day) RAYS ON THE DISABLED LIST (7) POS. PLAYER DL INJURY DATE ON RETRO FIRST DATE OFF GMS MISSED RECORD RHP Brad Boxberger 10-day Right flexor strain April 2 - April INF Matt Duffy 10-day Recovery from Achilles surgery April 2 - April RHP Nathan Eovaldi 60-day Tommy John surgery March 10 - June RHP Kevin Gadea 60-day Right forearm tendinitis March 26 - June C Wilson Ramos 60-day Recovery from torn ACL April 2 - June OF Colby Rasmus 10-day Recovery from hip surgery April 2 - April RHP Shawn Tolleson 60-day Right flexor strain April 2 - June Others (Games Missed): - W-L BY POSITION (STARTS) W-L BY BATTING ORDER (STARTS) C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH Beckham Bourjos Dickerson Kiermaier Longoria Miller Morrison Norris Robertson Smith Souza Jr Sucre Weeks Jr RAYS HITTERS vs. YANKEES 2017 CAREER PLAYER G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP G AB H HR RBI BB SO AVG OBP Beckham Bourjos Dickerson Kiermaier Longoria Miller Morrison Norris Robertson Smith Souza Jr Sucre Weeks Jr RAYS PITCHERS vs. YANKEES 2017 CAREER PLAYER W L SV IP H ER SO ERA AVG W L Sv IP H ER SO ERA AVG Andriese Archer Cedeño Cobb Colomé Díaz Farquhar Hunter Odorizzi Pruitt Ramírez Snell

7 RAYS 2017 DAY-BY-DAY POS. HOME # GAME FINAL WINNER LOSER W-L GA/GB ATT. CUM. 1 4/2 vs. NYY W, 7-3 Archer (1-0) Tanaka (0-1) 1-0 1/ ,042 31,042 4/3 - OFF (1) T-1/ /4 vs. NYY L, 0-5 Sabathia (1-0) Odorizzi (0-1) 1-1 T-3/ ,366 50, /5 vs. NYY 7:10 4 4/6 vs. TOR 7:10 5 4/7 vs. TOR 7:10 6 4/8 vs. TOR 6:10 Kevin Kiermaier Gold Glove Bobblehead (First 15,000 fans) 7 4/9 vs. TOR 1:10 Baseball Bat Pack (Kids 14 & under) 8 4/10 at NYY 1:05 4/11 - OFF (2) 9 4/12 at NYY 1: /13 at NYY 7: /14 at BOS 7: /15 at BOS 4: /16 at BOS 1: /17 at BOS 11: /18 vs. DET 7: /19 vs. DET 7: /20 vs. DET 1: /21 vs. HOU 7: /22 vs. HOU 6:10 Chris Archer Starting Lineup Figurine (First 15,000 fans) 20 4/23 vs. HOU 1:10 Blade Sunglasses (Kids 14 & under) 21 4/24 at BAL 7: /25 at BAL 7: /26 at BAL 7:05 4/27 - OFF (3) 24 4/28 at TOR 7: /29 at TOR 1: /30 at TOR 1: /1 at MIA 7: /2 at MIA 7: /3 vs. MIA 7: /4 vs. MIA 7: /5 vs. TOR 7: /6 vs. TOR 4:10 Bubble Blowin' Evan Longoria (First 15,000 fans) 33 5/7 vs. TOR 1:10 Batting Gloves (Kids 14 & under) 34 5/8 vs. KC 1: /9 vs. KC 7: /10 vs. KC 7: /11 vs. KC 1: /12 at BOS 7: /13 at BOS 7: /14 at BOS 1: /15 at CLE 6: /16 at CLE 6: /17 at CLE 6:10 5/18 - OFF (4) 44 5/19 vs. NYY 7: /20 vs. NYY 4:10 Hawaiian Shirt (First 15,000 fans) 46 5/21 vs. NYY 1:10 Super Rays Comic Book (Kids 14 & under) 47 5/22 vs. LAA 7: /23 vs. LAA 7: /24 vs. LAA 7: /25 vs. LAA 1: /26 at MIN 8: /27 at MIN 2: /28 at MIN 2: /29 at TEX 8: /30 at TEX 8: /31 at TEX 8:05 6/1 - OFF (5) 57 6/2 at SEA 10: /3 at SEA 10: /4 at SEA 4:10 6/5 - OFF (6) 60 6/6 vs. CWS 7: /7 vs. CWS 7: /8 vs. CWS 7: /9 vs. OAK 7: /10 vs. OAK (1) 2:10 Matt Duffy Double Play Bobblehead (First 15,000 fans) 65 6/10 vs. OAK (2) GM2 66 6/11 vs. OAK 1:10 Bat and Ball Set (Kids 14 & under) 6/12 - OFF (7) 67 6/13 at TOR 7: /14 at TOR 7: /15 at DET 7: /16 at DET 7: /17 at DET 4: /18 at DET 1: /19 vs. CIN 7: /20 vs. CIN 7: /21 vs. CIN 7:10 Cheer Sticks (Kids 14 & under) 6/22 - OFF (8) 76 6/23 vs. BAL 7: /24 vs. BAL 4:10 Kevin Kiermaier STAR WARS Bobblehead (First 15,000 fans) 78 6/25 vs. BAL 1:10 6/26 - OFF (9) 79 6/27 at PIT 7: /28 at PIT 7: /29 at PIT 7: /30 at BAL 7: /1 at BAL 4: /2 at BAL 1:35 7/3 - OFF (10) 85 7/4 at CHC 2: /5 at CHC 2: /6 vs. BOS 7: /7 vs. BOS 7: /8 vs. BOS 4: /9 vs. BOS 1:10 7/10 - All-Star Break 7/11 - All-Star Game Marlins Park (Miami Marlins) POS. HOME # GAME FINAL WINNER LOSER W-L GA/GB ATT. CUM. 7/12 - All-Star Break 7/13 - All-Star Break 91 7/14 at LAA 10: /15 at LAA 9: /16 at LAA 3: /17 at OAK 10: /18 at OAK 10: /19 at OAK 3:37 7/20 - OFF (11) 97 7/21 vs. TEX 7: /22 vs. TEX 6:10 DJ Kitty Onesie (First 15,000 fans) 99 7/23 vs. TEX 1:10 Chris Archer Emoji Pillow (Kids 14 & under) 100 7/24 vs. BAL 7: /25 vs. BAL 7: /26 vs. BAL 12:10 Cheer Sticks (Kids 14 & under) 103 7/27 at NYY 7: /28 at NYY 7: /29 at NYY 1: /30 at NYY 1: /31 at HOU 8: /1 at HOU 8: /2 at HOU 8: /3 at HOU 8: /4 vs. MIL 7: /5 vs. MIL 6:10 MARVEL Iron Man Bobblehead (First 15,000 fans) 113 8/6 vs. MIL 1:10 Swim Goggles (Kids 14 & under) 8/7 - OFF (12) 114 8/8 vs. BOS 7: /9 vs. BOS 7: /10 vs. CLE 7: /11 vs. CLE 7: /12 vs. CLE 6:10 Mystery Retro Replica Jersey (First 15,000 fans) 119 8/13 vs. CLE 1:10 Retro Socks (Kids 14 & under) 120 8/14 at TOR 7: /15 at TOR 7: /16 at TOR 7: /17 at TOR 4: /18 vs. SEA 7: /19 vs. SEA 6:10 Rays Tote Bag (First 15,000 fans) 126 8/20 vs. SEA 1:10 Rays Win Alarm Clock (Kids 14 & under) 8/21 - OFF (13) 127 8/22 vs. TOR 7: /23 vs. TOR 7: /24 vs. TOR 1: /25 at STL 8: /26 at STL 7: /27 at STL 2: /28 at KC 8: /29 at KC 8: /30 at KC 8:15 8/31 - OFF (14) 136 9/1 at CWS 8: /2 at CWS 7: /3 at CWS 2: /4 vs. MIN 7: /5 vs. MIN 7: /6 vs. MIN 1:10 9/7 - OFF (15) 142 9/8 at BOS 7: /9 at BOS 7: /10 at BOS 1: /11 vs. NYY 7: /12 vs. NYY 7: /13 vs. NYY 7:10 9/14 - OFF (16) 148 9/15 vs. BOS 7: /16 vs. BOS 6:10 Blake Snell Bobblehead (First 15,000 fans) 150 9/17 vs. BOS 1:10 Hooded Bath Towel (Kids 14 & under) 9/18 - OFF (17) 151 9/19 vs. CHC 7: /20 vs. CHC 7: /21 at BAL 7: /22 at BAL 7: /23 at BAL 7: /24 at BAL 1: /25 - OFF (18) 157 9/26 at NYY 7: /27 at NYY 7: /28 at NYY 7: /29 vs. BAL 7: /30 vs. BAL 6:10 Burst Car Emblem (First 15,000 fans) /1 vs. BAL 3:10 Raymond Night Light (Kids 14 & under) WEEKLY TICKET SPECIALS u SALUTE TO SERVICE MONDAY PRESENTED BY SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION Military, teachers, and first responders with valid ID can receive complimentary tickets to select games and special ticket discounts for others. u $2 KIDS TUESDAYS PRESENTED BY MORGAN AUTO GROUP Kids 14 and under can purchase tickets in select seating areas for just $2 with the purchase of a full price paid adult ticket. $2 Hot Dogs, presented by Kayem Franks, will also be available for all fans for all Tuesday home dates. u MLB.COM BALLPARK APP WEDNESDAYS PRESENTED BY MLB.COM Half price Lower Corner and Upper Level tickets, only through the MLB.com Ballpark app. u SENIOR SPECIAL THURSDAYS PRESENTED BY DUKE ENERGY Fans 60 years of age and older can purchase Press Level tickets for just $15. u $7.11 FRIDAYS PRESENTED BY 7-ELEVEN Fans can visit a local participating 7-Eleven store and pick up the Rays Friday night discount coupon. Each 7-Eleven coupon will be valid for up to four Upper Level tickets for $7.11 per ticket. ALL SUNDAY GIVEAWAYS ARE PRESENTED TO THE FIRST 10,000 KIDS 14 & UNDER. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT RAYSBASEBALL.COM FOR UPDATES ON THE 2017 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE.