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Johnson in; Niemann out; DiFelice going?
The Rays made room for 1B/DH Dan Johnson on the 25-man roster by optioning RHP Jeff Niemann back to Triple-A Durham after Sunday's game. That's because RHP Andy Sonnanstine will move up and start in Niemann's slot on Thursday and Matt Garza is coming off the DL to start Friday.
And though nothing will be official unti Tuesday, after C Dioner Navarro plays one more game at Class A Vero on Monday night and is activated off the DL, the Rays appeared to decide on keeping Shawn Riggans as the backup catcher as veteran Mike DiFelice was seen saying goodbye to and hugging several players in the clubhouse after the game.
DiFelice likely will be designated for assignment and has to clear waivers for the Rays to send him to Triple-A Durham, which they would like to do. DiFelice likely would prefer to be claimed and end up in the majors elsewhere.
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