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Slumping Rays add Mikie Mahtook, Steve Pearce to list of injured OFs

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The Tampa Bay Rays dropped their fifth straight game Monday night. They lost a couple of players, too.

Mikie Mahtook and Steve Pearce were both injured in the Rays' 7-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians.

Mahtook has a broken left hand after being hit by a pitch in the second inning, while Pearce suffered a hamstring injury in the ninth and will undergo further evaluation before Tuesday's game.

The Rays placed Mahtook on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled infielder Nick Franklin from Triple-A Durham.

Pearce likely will rest for a few days before the Rays determine whether he also will be placed on the disabled list, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Mahtook and Pearce added to Tampa Bay's rash of outfield injuries -- a list that includes Steven Souza Jr. (hip) and Kevin Kiermaier (broken left hand), who each will be out for an extended period of time. Brandon Guyer (hamstring) also is on the DL.

"We're shaking our heads," manager Kevin Cash said. "It's a frustrating time right now, there's no doubt about it."

Despite Tampa Bay's misfortune, the manager also feels the Rays have the attitude necessary to bounce back.

"This organization believes, we believe, I believe and I think, most importantly, our players believe we can kind of right this ship," Cash said. "I like the way the guys keep coming in and continuing to be positive on a daily basis."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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