
(AP)

Rays catcher Nevin Ashley cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets. The Rays had designated the 27-year-old for assignment five days ago. He posted a .263/.358/.384 line in 444 plate appearances for the Rays’ Double-A and Triple-A affiliates in 2011. Ashley, a 2006 sixth rounder, has a .260/.353/.378 line in parts of six pro seasons.
(via the-rays-tank)

The Rays designate C Nevin Ashley for assignment to make room for Luke Scott on the 40-man roster.
He could remain with the club if he clears waivers.