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Drake

Drake missed all of 2021 with a flexor strain. It’s not clear what his health status currently is, but he can be a useful arm when able to take the mound.

Drake will spend some time at Triple-A Durham before rejoining the Rays bullpen at some point in early August.

Cash also added that both relievers are still “a ways away” before any potential return. Drake has been out since last postseason due to a right flexor strain, while Roe has been sidelined since early April due to a right shoulder strain. Barring any setbacks, they should be able to return to the Rays’ bullpen at some point this summer.

The move officially rules him out through late May. Drake, who just recently re-signed with the Rays, suffered a flexor strain during the postseason last year and is still making his way back.

He will make an additional $325,000 if he’s on the major league roster for 50 days this season. Drake is still recovering from last year’s flexor strain and is expected to begin the season on the 60-day injured list.

There’s no word yet on the financial framework. Drake was removed from the Rays’ ALDS roster back in October due to a flexor tendon strain and is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2021 season.

Drake cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Rays and has decided to test out free agency rather than accept an outright assignment. He suffered a flexor strain earlier this month and it’s not clear how far along he is with his recovery.

Drake was removed from the Rays’ ALDS roster due to a right flexor tendon strain and now he’s off the 40-man roster in order to clear space for Jose Alvarado.

Drake presumably suffered the injury while making a relief appearance in Game 1 of the ALDS on Monday against the Yankees. Trevor Richards has been added to the roster ahead of Game 4 on Thursday night.

The Rays also officially placed Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) on the injured list. Drake has been out over a month with right biceps tendinitis and will return to a 3.38 ERA over five appearances -- including two saves -- this season.