Rays Claim Jesse Scholtens
Briefly

The Rays have claimed right-hander Jesse Scholtens off waivers from the White Sox and assigned him to Triple-A Durham. The White Sox designated Scholtens for assignment shortly prior. Additionally, catcher Matt Thaiss, who was also designated for assignment days earlier, cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment back to Triple-A Durham. Scholtens takes the 40-man roster spot that Thaiss had vacated, reinforcing the team's roster strategy ahead of the upcoming games.
The Rays have claimed right-hander Jesse Scholtens off waivers from the White Sox and sent him to Triple-A Durham.
Catcher Matt Thaiss has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Durham after being designated for assignment recently.
Scholtens takes the 40-man roster spot that was recently vacated by Thaiss.
Chicago designated Scholtens for assignment yesterday before he was claimed by the Rays.
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