The Rays have designated right-hander Albert Suarez for assignment, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter). The move will allow Tampa Bay to create space for the newly-acquired Ben Francisco.
Suarez, 22, spent the year with Advanced-A Charlotte where he posted a 4.08 ERA with 4.4 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 in 25 starts.
