Duffy activated, returns to leadoff spot for Rays

The Rays won six of the seven games they played with third baseman Matt Duffy sidelined, but getting Duffy right back into the mix was a no-brainer for Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash. Not only was Duffy activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday against the Red Sox, Cash slotted him right back at the top of the Rays’ batting order.