Jul 23
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays CL Troy Percival recorded his 20th save in 22 chances Wednesday, July 23. Percival has recorded at least 20 saves 10 times in his career.
Jul 23
RHP Troy Percival picked up his 344th career save, three behind Randy Myers for eighth place on the all-time list.
Jul 23
Percival picked his 20th save of the season on Wednesday. It was his first save since being activated from the disabled list on July 20.
Recommendation: Percival relieved James Shields in the bottom ninth with one out and a runner on second. The only flaw for Percival was a wild pitch that allowed the runner to reach third and score on an Emil Brown sacrifice fly. The Rays may use Grant Balfour and Dan Wheeler for the occasional save opportunity, but Percival should see the majority of chances from here on out.
Jul 20
The Rays activated closer Troy Percival from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.
Advice: Percival had been out since July 2 with a strained left hamstring. The right-hander also was sidelined from May 29-June 12 with an injured left hamstring.
