Each team starts a left-hander, which is better news for Cleveland. The GuardiansтАЩ .858 OPS vs. southpaws the last 15 days ranks fourth. They also trot out the better LHP, Tyler Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA) over Steven Matz, and a better bullpen. Half-unit play.
Wilson (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list and designated for assignment by the Rays on Thursday, per the MLB.com transaction log.
Ramirez started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.
Bazzana went 0-for-2 with a walk and was pinch hit for in the sixth inning of Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.
Lowe went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.
Griffin (12-4) took the loss against the Mets on Thursday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out six.
Griffin is slated to start Thursday's game against the Mets in Cleveland, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Kwan is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Mets.
Adell is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Mets.
Ramirez (hand) will start at third base and bat third in Thursday's game against the Mets.
Lively (elbow) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.2 innings for High-A Lake County on Tuesday.
