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Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Rays’ Yandy Diaz not in lineup for series opener vs. Red Sox

ST. PETERSBURG — After a series win — but a frustrating loss in Sunday’s finale against the Yankees — the Rays open a three-game series with the Red Sox, starting with today’s holiday matinee. Luis Patino has been called up to start; reliever Matt Wisler was designated for assignment to make room on the 28-man active roster. Manager Kevin Cash said it “stunk” to part ways with Wisler, and that …