Nothing has changed in the prognosis for the 29-year-old right-hander who is currently working his way back from right shoulder inflammation, this was merely done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster for Chandler Simpson’s arrival on Friday.

Faedo gave up six runs and had a 1/5 K/BB in 3 2/3 innings this spring before being shut down. He’ll probably get a look once healthy, but it’s possible he’ll be DFA’d if the Rays determine their pen is fine without him.

Faedo was acquired from Detroit in February, but the 25-year-old will need to wait until at least the middle of April to make his debut with the Rays. Once healthy, he’ll be a multi-inning option for the Tampa Bay bullpen.

The deal is now official. Faedo grew up in the Tampa Bay area and gets to head home after losing his spot last week on Detroit’s overcrowded 40-man roster. The 29-year-old former top pitching prospect represents a worthwhile gamble for the Rays as a low-leverage relief specialist after he posted a serviceable 3.61 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 55/28 K/BB ratio across 57 1/3 innings (37 appearances, six starts) last year for the Tigers.