Rays manager Joe Maddon said Friday that while Hideki Matsui is close, he’s “just not quite ready” for a promotion to the majors.
Matsui was originally expected to join the Rays at some point this week, but he’s hitting just .121 (4-for-33) with no homers and a 6/1 K/BB ratio in nine games with Triple-A Durham. It might take him a little while to shake the rust.
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