"Centerfielder B.J. Upton has had more bad days than good battling soreness in his lower back in the two weeks since a violent outfield collision. In an effort to make sure he is well for most of the season, the Rays decided Wednesday they will place him on the disabled list at the start.
"The thing is they want to get it under control and make sure it's perfectly fine and then I can get out there and play," Upton, 27, said. "Would I love to be out there? Yeah. But if this is going to help me over the long term, this is what we've got to do.""
