PT TODAY: Souza returns to crowded OF in Tampa

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Rays | Steven Souza rejoins the lineup
Tampa Bay Rays OF Steven Souza (wrist) is starting in right field and batting sixth against Boston Red Sox SP Wade Miley Friday, Sept. 11.  Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
 
BHQ take: Souza has been out since Aug. 2, and returns to a very crowded outfield situation. With eight active OFs currently on the TAM roster, and Desmond Jennings nearing another return from his continuing left knee saga, there is just not very much playing time to pass around. Souza will snag playing time from several of those players listed below, as he works his way back into the OF...

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