The Tampa Bay Rays are recalling speedy rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson, who stole 19 bases in his first 35 major league games this season before a roster squeeze forced him back to Triple-A Durham.

Chandler Simpson is back in the big leagues. The Rays optioned center fielder Kameron Misner to Triple-A Durham on Monday, clearing a spot on the roster that was officially filled on Tuesday by Simpson,

Tampa Bay rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson is lightning on the base paths, and is quickly becoming one of the fastest players in baseball. He's back in the big leagues Tuesday after getting called up by the Rays.