Rays place RHP Ryan Pepiot (knee infection) on 15-day IL

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to a right knee infection diagnosed over the All-Star break that required hospitalization.

In a corresponding move, the Rays recalled right-hander Tyler Zuber from Triple-A Durham.

Pepiot, who was scheduled to start this Tuesday, went on the IL retroactive to Friday. Manager Kevin