Rays call up OF Grady Sizemore

The Tampa Bay Rays have purchased the contract of three-time All-Star Grady Sizemore from Class A Charlotte. Sizemore, released by Philadelphia on June 1, signed with the Rays two weeks later. He spent the past week playing for Charlotte. The 32-year-old outfielder joined the Rays on Sunday and was the designated hitter against Boston. He has a .265 batting average in 10 major league seasons. “We’re going to face a string of right-handed pitching here in these upcoming games, and…