Following Friday night’s 5-4 loss to the Twins, the Rays optioned infielder Reid Brignac to Triple-A Durham.
The move paved the way for first baseman/outfielder Brandon Allen to be added to the Rays’ roster on Saturday.
Brignac was the Rays’ starting shortstop entering the 2011 season. But he struggled with the bat, and has continued to do so this season, as well.