T he Tampa Bay Rays granted right-hander Jake Odorizzi (hamstring, shoulder) his release on Thursday. The veteran of 11 major-league seasons signed a minor-league deal with the Rays in mid-March ...

Rookie Bryce Elder, who has made several impressive spot starts this month, may have first dibs on the fifth spot if veteran Jake Odorizzi doesn’t return after a poor showing. The soft-spoken ...