Rays promote Motter, Garton from Triple-A

August 2nd, 2016

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays recalled utility man and righty reliever from Triple-A Durham following Monday night's 3-0 loss to the Royals.
Earlier in the day, Tampa Bay dealt outfielder , infielder and starting pitcher before the non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Motter hit .188 with two home runs and nine RBIs in his first stint with the Rays this season. He played seven different positions, though, including pitcher. Motter was sent to the Minors on June 29, but he was named International League Player of the Week on Monday after hitting .412 with two home runs, eight RBIs and eight runs scored from July 25-31.
Garton was 1-0 with a 5.17 ERA and a save in two stints with the Rays this season. With Durham, he had a 2.67 ERA in 18 games, including a 34/8 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
was activated from the disabled list before Monday's game, so the roster is at 25 players.