Rays' Jacob Goebbert: Claimed by Rays

Goebbert was claimed by the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 28-year-old will begin his time in the Rays' organization with Triple-A Durham, just three days after the Pirates designated him for assignment. He struggled this spring, going 6-for-31. Goebbert batted .294/.392/.452 in 122 games with the Padres' Triple-A El Paso affiliate in 2015.