Tampa Bay Rays

Rays manager Joe Maddon said after Friday's game that he doesn't anticipate having a discussion to remove starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez from the rotation, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hernandez has allowed 10 earned runs in six innings over his last two starts. Considering the Rays have multiple quality pitching prospects that appear close to being major-league ready, Hernandez will likely have to turn things around soon if he hopes to remain in the rotation long-term.

Playing for the first time since leaving Tuesday's game with hamstring tightness, Rays right fielder Matt Joyce went 1 for 4 with a run and an RBI Friday against the Yankees. Joyce also led off for just the fourth time this season.

Joyce has hit .252/.336/.488 with eight home runs in 127 at-bats.

Rays starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez surrendered five earned runs in four innings Friday against the Yankees, allowing six hits and three walks while striking out three. It was the second-straight game that Hernandez was able to pitch more than four innings while allowing five earned runs.

Hernandez (2-5) will take a 5.73 ERA into a meeting with the Marlins Wednesday, unless he's pulled him from the rotation.

The Rays have had "no discussion" of removing Fernando Rodney from the closer role, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Rodney has blown four saves in 13 opportunities and has a 5.40 ERA in 19 innings after setting an MLB record with a 0.60 mark in 2012. His walk rate has ballooned to 8.4 per nine innings. Apparently, his success last season has earned him some leeway in the early going this season.

Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings is getting a day off Friday, the Tampa Tribune reports.

Jennings missed three games in mid-May with a groin injury and Friday marks his first day off since the return. He is hitting .236/.297/.397 in 43 games.