Rays Call Up RHP Brody Hopkins for MLB Debut
Tampa Bay promotes the 24-year-old power arm after a strong stretch in Durham's bullpen, giving him his first big-league opportunity.
The Rays officially selected Brody Hopkins' contract before their game against the Astros. Hopkins, acquired from Seattle in the Randy Arozarena trade, struggled as a Triple-A starter with a 5.17 ERA and 21% walk rate but posted a 3.00 ERA in nine relief innings since moving to the bullpen in mid-August. To make room, RHP Alex Cook was optioned to Triple-A and RHP Michael Grove was designated for assignment.
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Rays promote hard-throwing RHP prospect Brody Hopkins
Tampa Bay adds a high-velocity arm to its bullpen with the call-up of Brody Hopkins, a prospect clocked at 102 mph.
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Tampa Bay officially designated the 29-year-old right-hander for assignment after he posted a 5.14 ERA in seven MLB innings this season.
Rays promote hard-throwing RHP prospect Brody Hopkins
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