6 years agoTampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field has been designated for assignment Friday. The move was required in order to make space for catcher Adam Moore on the 40-man roster. With Wilson Ramos (hamstring) on the disabled list the Rays needed to add a backup catcher to their roster. Field failed to truly take advantage of his opportunities this season, hitting .217 with six home runs and four stolen bases in 179 plate appearances. However, Field was optioned to Triple-A on July 10 to make room for first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the 25-man roster. Field will now go through waivers and could wind up getting plate appearances for another MLB team.--Ben Rolfe
Source: Marc Topkin - TB Times