PORT CHARLOTTE — When Erik Bedard threw his first bullpen as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, Joe Maddon watched him closely. The Rays manager has long been a fan of the veteran lefty, and he was excited to see him as a member of his team rather than as an opponent.

“I was watching his delivery, and it was very familiar to me from when he pitched in Baltimore,” Maddon said. “This guy has been good. He’s got some really good ability.”