Rodríguez, Williamson lead encouraging injury report for Rays

ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays got some good news on the injury front as they returned to Tropicana Field for their final regular-season homestand of the year. Reliever Manuel Rodríguez threw live batting practice to infielders Ben Williamson and Gavin Lux on Friday, an encouraging sign for all three rehabbing players. Come see the Rays host the Astros, A’s and Red Sox Rodríguez is now expected to join Triple-A Durham for a rehab assignment, with his first outing slated for Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash called it a “big step” for Rodríguez to get back on the mound and face hitters,…