ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Tampa Bays activated a pair of all-stars for Monday night’s series opener against Texas, getting left-hander Shane McClanahan and first baseman Yandy Diaz back for the matchup of division leaders.
McClanahan, a two-time all-star, had been on the 15-day injured list since June 30 with mid-back tightness. He was set to start against the Rangers.
Diaz homered in the AL’s 3-2 loss to the NL last Tuesday, then went on the paternity list for the birth of his first child, a son. He missed a three-game series at Kansas City.
McClanahan entered leading the AL in wins (11) and ERA (2.53). Diaz went into Monday hitting .323 with an AL-best .408 on-base percentage.
Tampa Bay optioned infielder Jonathan Aranda to triple-A Durham and designated right-hander Yonny Chirinos for assignment.
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