The Rays plan to have Motter play the outfield more often in the absence of Mike Mahtook (fractured hand), according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times
Mostly an outfielder during his minor league career, Motter has played all over the diamond for Tampa, logging at least two games at each of the following positions: shortstop, second base, third base, left field and right field. The versatility helps, but with a .196 batting average through 56 at-bats, Motter hasn't been getting much playing time in recent weeks. He started just one of Tampa Bay's last 10 games, but he should see more at-bats now that Mike Mahtook (fractured hand) is on the disabled list while Steve Pearce (hamstring) remains day-to-day. Tampa is awfully thin in the outfield.