Marc Lancaster wrote: The Rays made the only really logical move available to them to clear a rotation spot for Scott Kazmir, telling Jason Hammel today he is headed to the bullpen.

"I’m disappointed," said Hammel, "but it’s my job to help the team, and if this is the right move for the team I’ll gladly do it."

Maddon said this isn’t a situation where the other starters need to worry about looking over their shoulders and wondering if a couple of bad starts might get them bumped out of the rotation in favor of Hammel. This is the way the Rays are going, and Hammel probably won’t get a chance to move back into the rotation unless someone gets hurt or completely goes in the tank.

"I’m happy to still be a part of the team—that’s the way I look at it," said Hammel. "I wasn’t ever really afraid of the move, but I saw it coming."

In addition to moving Hammel, The Rays have placed Gary Glover on the 15 day DL retroactive to April 26 and recalled Justin Ruggiano from AAA Durham to shore up the outfield depth while BJ Upton is ailing. Ruggiano is expected to be optioned after Saturday's game to make room for Scott Kazmir.

Also, Al Reyes apparently needs another MRI on his right shoulder and the Rays aren't expecting him back anytime soon. So it appears that Kurt Brikins' reign in the bullpen will last a little longer.