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Rays Place OF Jonny DeLuca on 10-Day Injured List with Strained Right Hamstring
Victor Mesa Jr. replaces DeLuca as the Rays say the outfielder will undergo an MRI after a hamstring strain.
On Sunday, the East-leading Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain sustained two days earlier while running the bases.
The right fielder sustained the strain in the seventh inning during Friday's 4-2 win over the Yankees while hitting an infield single to shortstop Caballero.
DeLuca carries 19 RBIs in 41 games this season but was limited last season by recurring hamstring and shoulder injuries that restricted him to 20 games.
The Rays recalled Victor Mesa from Triple-A Durham before Sunday's game, with Ryan Vilade starting in right field to replace DeLuca.
Acquired from the Marlins in February, Mesa is expected to rotate in right field alongside Vilade and Richie Palacios as the team manages its outfield depth.