Rays designate veteran RHP Heath Hembree
Veteran right-hander Heath Hembree was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday as the club recalled right-hander Zack Burdi from Triple-A Durham.
Hembree, 34, signed with the Rays in January and made his lone appearance with the club Tuesday against the Houston Astros when he did not give up a hit in 1 1/3 innings.
Hembree was with his eighth team in 11 major league seasons. He is 21-13 with a 4.37