The Tampa Bay Rays have granted right-handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck is release from Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. Bookcheck had an opt-out date of July 1 on his contract after signing a Minor League contract in February 2011.
The 32-year-old last pitched in the Majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009. He spent most of his career in the Los Angeles Angels system. In his six-year career, he has a record of 3-7 with a 6.54 ERA in 90 appearances (3 starts).
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