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Zobrist activated; Cannizaro designated
INF Ben Zobrist, pins removed from his fractured left thumb, will be activated for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
It's been a test of patience for Zobrist, who was groomed for the super utility role this spring before suffering the injury sliding into second March 9. Zobrist has missed the entire season, but after four rehab games in Vero Beach, he felt he was ready.
Zobrist could get some action soon, as manager Joe Maddon said he plans to give SS Jason Bartlett and 2B Akinori Iwamura a day off at some point in the coming days.
To make room, Andy Cannizaro was designated for assignment.
With Cannizaro gone, that puts the 40-man roster at 38. The Rays will need a spot Saturday, when RHP Juan Salas must be reinstated from the restricted list.
-- JOE SMITH
With a cast on his left hand last March, Ben Zobrist takes some practice throws during batting practice. [James Borchuck, Times files]
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