The Rays plan to designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment.

It will open a spot on the 40-man and active roster for Freddy Peralta. The former All-Star closer has pitched decently with Tampa Bay with a 3.96 ERA over 19 appearances, but unfortunately he’s now a very expendable part of a roster. if he goes unclaimed or untraded, he can elect free agency or report to Triple-A.