Outfielder Andrew Stevenson has signed a minor league contract with the Rays, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. This marks his return to affiliated ball after spending time in both NPB and the Mexican League.
The Rays announced Thursday that they’ve selected infielder Coco Montes to the 40-man roster and immediately optioned him to Triple-A. It’s likely that Montes had an out clause or upward mobility clause in his deal.
As it turns out, Eloy Jiménez wasn't the only former big leaguer the Tampa Bay Rays signed to a minor league contract on Monday. The Rays also inked former Colorado Rockies infielder Coco Montes to a minor league deal, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin.
The Rays have agreed to a minor league contract with infielder Coco Montes, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The deal comes with an invitation to spring training.