Rays to get R. Soriano
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired reliever Rafael Soriano in a deal with the Atlanta Braves.
In exchange, the Rays have sent the Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez.
Atlanta liked Soriano but didn’t want to pay his salary this year after already bringing in a couple of free agent relievers.
Soriano closed 27 games for the Braves last year, and the Rays are hopeful he can help sure up a bullpen that cost them a postseason berth in 2009.
It’s unknown whether or not Soriano will be the closer with the Rays, but Troy Percival is no longer a reliable option.
