Against Twins, Rays came face-to-face with something they’re missing

PITTSBURGH — Manager Kevin Cash was asked a few days ago what outfielder Manuel Margot brought to the Rays during his four seasons with the team, and he was quick with an interesting answer:

Cash went on to say more nice things about Margot, who the Rays in December traded along with Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, who then flipped him during spring training to the Twins.

“A really good player,” Cash said.

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• Marc Topkin is a sports reporter covering the Tampa Bay Rays. Reach him at mtopkin@tampabay.com.

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