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Orioles call up Kjerstad, Rays activate Margot before 4-game series between Tampa Bay and Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles called up outfielder Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk hours before starting a huge series against the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

René Pinto - Takes seat ThursdayPinto is not in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles.

ImpactPinto has posted an impressive .818 OPS with five home runs in 26 games (71 plate appearances) since being called up from Triple-A Durham in late July, but it'll be Christian Bethancourt handling the catching duties for the Rays on Thursday at Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Jeffers - Not in lineup ThursdayJeffers is not in the lineup Thursday against the White Sox.

ImpactChristian Vazquez will catch and bat ninth for the visiting Twins. Jeffers has enjoyed a productive second half overall and hit a double Wednesday versus the Rays, but he is essentially sharing starts with Vazquez here in mid-September.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa - Sitting again ThursdayCorrea remains out of the lineup Thursday versus the White Sox.

ImpactIt's the second straight absence for Correa, who has battled plantar fasciitis throughout the summer. He could be in for regular maintenance days down the stretch with the Twins holding a commanding lead on first place in the AL Central standings. Kyle Farmer will play shortstop and bat eighth Thursday in Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Manuel Margot - Returns from injured listMargot (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

ImpactMargot is back in the mix for the Rays leading into their big four-game series at Baltimore exactly one month after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. He went 5-for-6 with five RBI in two rehab games with Triple-A Durham but returns to a rough .249/.300/.354 season slash line in 280 major-league plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Vidal Bruján - Sent back to DurhamBrujan was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

ImpactManuel Margot (elbow) is coming off the 10-day injured list in a corresponding roster move. Brujan, 25, has put up intriguing offensive numbers throughout the minors, but he holds a career .157/.218/.221 batting line in 272 plate appearances at the big-league level.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Robert Stephenson - Picks up saveStephenson struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save Wednesday against the Twins.

ImpactColin Poche was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and got the first two outs while also allowing a walk. Stephenson followed him and struck out Christian Vazquez on three pitches to end the game and tally his first save of the season. Stephenson has been excellent since joining the Rays by maintaining a 2.43 ERA and 0.69 WHIP with a 53:8 K:BB across 33.1 innings. However, he isn't likely to see more save chances with Pete Fairbanks -- who was likely unavailable Wednesday due to a heavy recent workload -- locked in as the team's closer.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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Orioles call up Kjerstad, Rays activate Margot before 4-game series between Tampa Bay and Baltimore