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,

Chandler Simpson was thrilled to rejoin the Rays on Tuesday. “Yeah, a lot of excitement,” the outfielder said. “I saw that the team was doing really well, so I knew that it was my job to come and contribute to all that winning.