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Mesa Out, Piper In for Rays | Tampa Bay Rays News
Victor Mesa Jr. goes on the ten-day IL with a strained hamstring, but don’t panic—the Rays have a plan: they’re recalling catcher Kenny Piper from Triple-A to handle the catching duties while Liam Hicks and Nick Fortes get more at-bats as pinch hitters. With Mesa sidelined, Ryan Vilade and Jonny DeLuca step up in right field, while Jake Fraley and Jacob Melton are both nearing returns. Piper’s wild ride—from Double-A to the majors and back—has been a family affair, and he’s loving every chaotic second of it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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