Elite company
OF Steven Souza Jr. joined a select group as the fourth Rays player to have a home run, a bunt base hit and a stolen base in the same game. The first three — and, no, you wouldn't guess them — were OF Alex Sanchez (2005), SS Jason Bartlett (2009) and INF Elliot Johnson (2012).
Hey, rooks
With RHP Jose Dominguez replacing RHP Kirby Yates in the bullpen, the Rays are carrying a majors-most eight rookies on their roster: RHP Matt Andriese, INF Tim Beckham, Dominguez, 1B Allan Dykstra, RHP Steve Geltz, RHP Nathan Karns, OF Mikie Mahtook and OF Steven Souza Jr. Dominguez, who has prior big-league time with the Dodgers, will be the 11th player to make their Rays debut thus far.
Rays at Blue Jays
When/where: 7:07 tonight; Rogers Centre, Toronto
TV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM
Probable pitchers Rays: RH Chris Archer (1-1, 2.13) BLUE Jays: RH Aaron Sanchez (0-1, 8.10) On Archer: Was dominant in Miami, allowing 2 baserunners in 7 IP. Has allowed fewer than 3 earned runs in 14 straight road games. Is 2-1, 3.38 vs. Jays in 9 starts, most against any team.
On Sanchez: 22-year-old hard thrower lasted 31/3 innings in first big-league start vs. Orioles, allowing 7 hits, 3 runs. Worked 24 games in relief last season.