Rays manager Joe Maddon took to Twitter Thursday to express his optimism about Price's status. Maddon wrote, "Got a good vibe after talking to David. I don't anticipate an extended stay on the disabled list for him."

Although the Rays have not named a replacement for Price in the rotation, Alex Torres was recalled from Triple-A Durham to take Price's roster spot.

Price already underwent an MRI and "nothing seems to be serious," according to Maddon. The starter said he's had no prior issues with his triceps. He felt the tightness several times during his third inning.

"There was nothing really hot on the MRI," Maddon said. "From what I'm hearing right now, it doesn't sound too awful."

Price took the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox as he allowed four runs on five hits and a walk before leaving after 2 1/3 innings. His ERA is up to 5.24. 

Price, who has been struggling with allergies this season, was getting hit hard before leaving with one out in the third inning. He allowed four earned runs on five hits and a walk over 2 1/3 innings. He struck out one and was up to 57 pitches thrown when he left the game. His ERA is 5.24. 

The 27-year-old 2012 American League Cy Young award winner has struggled from the get-go this season. However, it appeared he began figuring things out in his last start when he allowed just two runs over eight solid innings against Toronto. He struggled again Wednesday, and then added injury to insult as he left with a 2-0 deficit that only widened after he left. 

On the hook for the loss after leaving the game, Price could add another defeat to his 1-3 record. He is next scheduled to start Monday at Toronto, but he is obviously questionable for that outing. 

"It’s been terrible," Price said, suggesting one cause may be the new chemical ejection system used in the clubhouse washing machines. 

Price has won just once this season over eight starts with an elevated 4.78 ERA. When asked if the allergies he's having could be the reason behind his poor start, Price said: "I would never say yes." 

The Rays will take the cautious approach and deal with the issue, according to equipment manager Chris Westmoreland.

"We want to isolate his clothes just in case it has something to do with the new ejection system," Westmoreland said. Manager Joe Maddon, an allergy sufferer, also had a take on the situation. 

"David doesn’t make excuses,” Maddon said. "I would like to say that everyone around here doesn’t make excuses, but I’m just saying there is contributing factors. … I’m telling you it’s a bad day. The bounce is not the same bounce, because it’s hard to get all that clear. It’s intense."