The Rays optioned starter Jake Odorizzi to Triple-A Durham following Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Royals.

Odorizzi surrendered two runs in 3 1/3 innings of relief against the Royals on Thursday. He has an 8.03 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP in 12 1/3 innings of work in the majors. He is expected to rejoin the starting rotation at Triple-A.