PT TODAY: Smith goes down with hamstring injury

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Rays | Mallex Smith to DL
Tampa Bay Rays OF Mallex Smith (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday, April 14, due to a right hamstring strain. OF Shane Peterson was recalled from Class AAA Durham.  Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
 
BHQ take: Smith was reportedly a candidate to be sent to the minors (despite decent start to the 2017 season: 6-for-22 with 3 BB and 3 steals) once Colby Rasmus (hip, groin) completed his rehab assignment in the next several days, but now he gets to stay in the majors leagues (albeit on the DL) for a little longer. Since Rasmus is not yet ready (his playing...

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