Rays reinstate outfielder Joyce from 15-day DL

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated outfielder Matt Joyce from the 15-day disabled list.

Joyce, who missed 23 games because of a left oblique strain, was in the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians.

To make room on the roster, infielder Will Rhymes was optioned to Triple-A Durham.

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