Joseph Rock: Everything you need to know

The Rays optioned Rock to Triple-A Durham on Sunday. He'll give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander Drew Rasmussen (personal), who was activated from the family medical emergency list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Yankees. After being recalled from Triple-A on Friday, Rock didn't make any appearances out of the Tampa Bay bullpen over the first two games of the series with New York.

The Rays recalled Rock from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Rock was off to an erratic start at Durham, yielding five runs with a 4:5 K:BB and two hit-by-pitches in 2.1 frames. He pitched well during his brief time with the Rays last season, however, permitting two runs with an 11:2 K:BB over 7.2 innings. The left-hander will give manager Kevin Cash a fresh bullpen option.

The Rays optioned Rock to minor-league camp Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Rock has allowed just one run and struck out nine over five innings this spring, but he's also issued six walks. The 25-year-old should get a chance in the Rays' bullpen this season, but he'll begin the year at Triple-A Durham.