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Rickie Weeks: Cut loose by Tampa Bay
Rickie Weeks was activated from the 10-day disabled list and released by the Rays on Monday.The veteran had been out with a shoulder impingement since early June, and although he was nearly ready to return from the DL, the Rays opted to cut ties with him in order to make room for Sergio Romo on the active roster. Weeks' positional versatility and history of decent power production could create some intrigue on the open market, although potential suitors could also be deterred by the .216 batting average he produced in the majors this season.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: Hits safely in first rehab outing
Rickie Weeks (shoulder, hand) went 1-for-3 with a run and two strikeouts for Triple-A Durham against Indianapolis on Wednesday.It was the first game of what will likely be a one-week rehab for Weeks, who played first base and hit second. The veteran was sidelined for over a month, but a week's worth of at-bats should be sufficient to help him shake the majority of the rust off.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: To begin rehab assignment Wednesday
Rickie Weeks (shoulder, hand) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Weeks has been on the disabled list since June 9, but is finally ready to attack the final hurdle in his rehab program. If his assignment goes off without a hitch, he'll likely rejoin the Tampa Bay Rays in the next week or so.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: Arrives in Durham on Monday
Rickie Weeks (shoulder, hand) arrived at Triple-A Durham on Monday and could play in his first rehab game Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The veteran began working out upon his arrival in anticipation of his rehab assignment, which is likely to last the remainder of this week at a minimum. After a particularly sluggish start to the season that saw his average dip as low as .163 on May 5, Weeks had started to show some life offensively, slashing .271/.327/.396 in 52 plate appearances across 17 games prior to his injury.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: Slated for minor-league rehab next week
Rickie Weeks (shoulder, hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham next week, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.It appears the veteran is finally ready to return to game action after having been sidelined since June 9. Given the amount of time he's been out, Weeks is likely to play multiple games with the Bulls before a return to the major-league club.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: Making notable progress in recovery
Rickie Weeks (shoulder/hand) is close to starting a minor-league rehab assignment, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The veteran has been sidelined for nearly a full month and was slashing .216/.321/.340 before his right shoulder impingement necessitated the move to the disabled list. Weeks started 12 games at first base and 17 at designated hitter to open the season, and he'd presumably return to both roles in some capacity upon activation.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: Lands on DL
Rickie Weeks was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a right shoulder impingement.It's unclear when the ailment cropped up for Weeks, but he'll need some time off to allow things to get right. A timetable for his return should start to materialize once the Tampa Bay Rays update his status further. In a corresponding roster move, Taylor Featherston was acquired from the Phillies via trade.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: Raps out pair of hits Saturday
Rickie Weeks went 2-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Twins.Weeks' bat has started to come alive in May following a miserable April in which he hit just .179. The veteran now has five multi-hit efforts during the month, upping his season average 54 points to .233 in the process. The 34-year-old's designated hitter role appears secure at present, and he's also able to fill in at first base when called upon.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: Draws sixth straight start
Rickie Weeks will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in the order Sunday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Weeks' hot hitting in addition to the Tampa Bay Rays running into opposing southpaws of late will result in the veteran earning his sixth straight start. In the preceding five games, Weeks has enjoyed his best stretch of the season, during which he's gone 6-for-21 with three extra-base hits. However, Weeks has still struck out in 40.9 percent of his plate appearances during that span, which will make it difficult for his batting average to climb much higher above the Mendoza Line.
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Rays' Rickie Weeks: Keeps on hitting Friday
Rickie Weeks went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox.The 34-year-old seems to be awakening from his season-long offensive slumber, as he's now posted multi-hit efforts in three of his last four games. Weeks hit just .179 over 47 plate appearances in April, but has raised his average to .212 with the aforementioned stretch of hitting.
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