Athletics Face Rays With Butler As Jack Perkins Opens Series

The Oakland Athletics will host the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday at Tropicana Field for Game 151 of their three-game series. Right fielder Lawrence Butler, who has a +600 odds to hit a home run entering the contest, is set to face Griffin Jax in right-handed relief. The A's also made roster moves before the game by placing rookie pitcher Gage Jump on the injured list due to shoulder issues and acquiring left-hander Joe Rock from waivers.