Tampa Bay Rays acquire Chaz Roe from Atlanta Braves

Today, the Tampa Bay Rays announced that they have acquired Chaz Roe from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. Roe was not on the Braves 40-man and with the Braves Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Braves. The Rays have now added him to the Durham Bulls roster.

Roe has missed most of the 2017 season so far, after securing a spot on the Braves Opening Day roster, he suffered a lat strain after pitching in just three games. He would endure a prolonged stint on the disabled list until finally being activated this past week and then swiftly was outrighted off the 40-man roster.

The 2nd overall pick in the 2005 draft, Roe spent the beginning of his career with the Colorado Rockies before becoming a journey man around the majors and minors, spending time with the Diamondbacks, Mariners, Marlins, Yankees, Orioles and lastly the Braves.

In 2016, in a very small sample size of just over 60 right-handed batters faced, Roe carved through them and over his career (having faced 251 RHB) they have just a .270 wOBA against him.

Roe is being considered just a depth trade, just in case an extra arm is needed. With the trade deadline approaching, the Rays are still very much interested in adding major league arms to their bullpen.