Rays activate slugger Pena, place Kapler on 15-day DL
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated first baseman Carlos Pena from the 15-day disabled list.
Pena, out since Aug. 1 because of a sore right foot, played in a minor league rehab game Sunday at Class-A Charlotte. He entered Monday hitting .212 with 23 homers and 68 RBI.
Tampa Bay also placed outfielder Gabe Kapler on the 15-day DL because of a sprained right ankle.
The moves were announced before Monday night's game against Texas.
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