NEW YORK -- The Devil Rays announced left-hander Scott Kazmir was put on the disabled list retroactive to July 24 due to inflammation in his left rotator cuff.
Left-hander J.P. Howell will be brought up from Triple-A Durham to take his place in the rotation for two starts.
Howell "is pitching really well," Maddon said. "He hasn't given up more than three earned runs [in any outing] all year."
Howell came to the Devil Rays in a trade that sent Joey Gathright to the Royals. At Durham, Howell has a record of 3-2 with a 2.11 ERA in seven starts.
Maddon said Howell could remain with the Rays longer depending on his performance.
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It will be interesting to see how Howell does over the next two weeks. I still have not develeoped a strong opinion pro or against the Howell for Gathright trade.