The Rays announced Tuesday that they’ve designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to outfielder Jake Mangum, whose contract has been selected. Mangum’s selection to the roster protects him from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. Lovelady, 29, split the 2024 season between the Cubs and Rays, struggling with the former but pitching … [Read more...] about Rays Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment
Mets Acquire Jose Siri
The Mets and Rays announced a one-for-one trade sending outfielder Jose Siri to New York for reliever Eric Orze. Both players were on their teams’ 40-man roster, so the trade doesn’t have any impact on tonight’s Rule 5 protection deadline. Siri, 29, spent two and a half seasons in Tampa Bay. The Rays acquired him from the Astros in a three-team trade at the 2022 deadline. Siri … [Read more...] about Mets Acquire Jose Siri
Jonny DeLuca To Be Rays’ Primary Center Fielder In 2025
After trading Jose Siri to the Mets earlier today, the Rays have revealed that Jonny DeLuca will be their primary center fielder next season (per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). Siri had been Tampa Bay’s primary center fielder since the club acquired him from the Astros ahead of the trade deadline in 2022. DeLuca, 26, was the secondary piece the Rays acquired in the trade … [Read more...] about Jonny DeLuca To Be Rays’ Primary Center Fielder In 2025
AL East Notes: Romano, Loaisiga, Hays, Rays
The Blue Jays didn’t make Jordan Romano a contract offer before the closer was non-tendered this week, the Toronto Star’s Gregor Chisholm reports. This apparent lack of interest in retaining Romano at any price (let alone his projected $7.75MM arbitration salary) probably closes the door on any chance of a reunion between Romano and the Jays, so the two-time All-Star will … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Romano, Loaisiga, Hays, Rays
Latest On Rays’ Stadium Situation
The Rays are in a precarious situation regarding both their long- and short-term future in the Tampa Bay area. Hurricane Milton destroyed the roof of Tropicana Field, leaving the club’s home ballpark unusable for at least the 2025 season. They’ve solved that obstacle by moving to nearby Steinbrenner Field, the Spring Training stadium of the Yankees, but that move helped to spur … [Read more...] about Latest On Rays’ Stadium Situation