Rays Place Zach Eflin on IL, Reinstates Brandon Lowe

Tampa Bay adjusts roster as Eflin deals with back inflammation and Lowe returns from oblique strain

Zach Eflin, the Rays' opening day starter, is on the 15-day IL with lower back inflammation.
Eflin has a 3-4 record and a 4.12 ERA in 10 starts this season.
Brandon Lowe returns to the active roster after missing time with a right oblique strain.
Lowe has struggled with injuries the past three seasons but hit two home runs during his rehab assignment.
Richard Lovelady joins the bullpen after being acquired from the Cubs, while Manuel Rodriguez is optioned to Triple-A.