Tyler Wells and Garrett Cleavinger are on Tampa Bay’s American League Division Series roster against the Yankees after their returns to health helped settle the Rays’ bullpen choices.
Tampa Bay announced a 26-man roster Saturday with 12 pitchers and 14 position players. Wells and Cleavinger join a seven-man bullpen that also includes closer Bryan Baker.
The Rays kept all five starters, allowing pitchers outside the starting assignments to work in relief. Kevin Cash has named Drew Rasmussen for Game 1 but has not announced the remainder of the rotation.
Tampa Bay also retained the same 14 hitters who finished the regular season on its active roster. The club considered a third catcher before choosing its final mix.
The series opens Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. MDT. TSP’s Yankees–Rays guide has the complete schedule and viewing information.
