Overview

• Zack Littell leads the Rays with 24 starts and 129 2/3 innings pitched this season.
• The right-hander has a 3.89 ERA and has shown signs of fatigue, including reduced velocity.
• Manager Kevin Cash emphasized the move is precautionary to prevent further injury.
• Tyler Alexander has been recalled from Triple-A to fill the rotation spot.
• Littell expects to return by the end of August.