Bellatti, competing for a bullpen role, has yet to give up an earned run over five appearances this spring.
The 24-year-old right-hander, who posted a 3-1 record and 2.31 ERA over 17 appearances with the Rays in his 2015 rookie campaign, has been effective in his quest for a bullpen slot. Although he was jostled between the minors and the big league club on multiple occasions last season, Bellatti showed sufficient promise so as to warrant an extended look during this year's exhibition slate. He's largely delivered, surrendering just four hits and an unearned run over his six innings of work. The control struggles that plagued him at times last season have also yet to manifest, with the only pair of free passes he's handed out coming in his initial appearance on Mar. 2. Considering his performance so far, Bellatti figures to be in the running for a spot on the Opening Day roster.