Chris

Ray

The league was catching up to Ray after the right-hander’s terrific start, but that was just going to be a temporary problem. He should develop into an outstanding reliever. Expect to see him back in the majors next month.

Ray hasn’t allowed a run in 4 2/3 innings since being sent down. He’ll rejoin the Orioles in September.

Manager Sam Perlozzo said earlier this season that he wouldn’t use Ray for multiple innings often, but added Monday that “I guess I’m not going to say anything anymore.” “We’re certainly not going to abuse Chris,” Perlozzo said.

Ray hadn’t pitched since August 8, so he was quite fresh in throwing 35 pitches to shut the door on the Yanks. Baltimore’s bullpen has come under much fire lately, but Ray has been a bright spot, saving 28 of 30

LaTroy Hawkins started the ninth in a four-run game and gave up two singles, the second of which was of the infield variety, while getting one out. That’s all it took for Sam Perlozzo to go get Ray, who had been 18-for-18 in save chances this season. Ray gave up a sac fly and then back-to-back homers. The Orioles ended up losing in 10 innings.

He also gets a spring training invite. Ray, who turned 30 on Thursday, posted a 4.68 ERA and 22/12 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 innings with the Mariners last season before being released in mid-August. He’ll try to win a spot in the bullpen.

Rays was cut loose by the Indians last week after posting a 2.75 ERA and 30/17 K/BB ratio over 36 Triple-A innings. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Sacramento.

Ray latched on with the A’s earlier this month after he was given his release by the Indians, but he’s on the move again after being knocked around for four runs on four hits and six walks over just six innings. The 30-year-old right-hander used the out-clause in his contract.

The move clears a spot for Nick Hagadone on the Triple-A roster. Ray, 30, will look to latch on elsewhere as organizational depth.