The Rays announced their list of non-roster invitees to MLB camp. Reliever Jonathan Hernández signed a minor league deal today and will be in big league Spring Training. He’d elected free agency at the start of the offseason. Hernández, 28, joins the third organization of his career. He’d been a career-long member of the Rangers until last summer. Hernández signed with Texas as … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Jonathan Hernandez To Minor League Deal
Rays To Sign Ha-Seong Kim
The Rays and infielder Ha-Seong Kim have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $29MM contract which allows him to opt out after the first season. He will make $13MM this year with $2MM worth of incentives also available. The full details of the bonuses haven’t been reported but they are based on plate appearances and start at 325. If he forgoes the opt-out opportunity, he’ll make … [Read more...] about Rays To Sign Ha-Seong Kim
Rays Acquire Brandon Eisert
The Rays have acquired left-hander Brandon Eisert from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. The Jays, who designated Eisert for assignment earlier this week when they signed Anthony Santander, receive cash considerations in return. The Rays had an open 40-man spot and don’t need to make a corresponding move. Eisert, 27, joins the second club of his career. … [Read more...] about Rays Acquire Brandon Eisert
Rays, Taylor Walls Avoid Arbitration
The Rays announced Wednesday that they’ve signed infielder Taylor Walls to a one-year deal with a club option for the 2026 season. In doing so, the two parties avoided an arbitration hearing. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that Walls will earn a $1.4MM guarantee: a $1.35MM salary this coming season with a $50K buyout on a $2.45MM option for the ’26 campaign. The … [Read more...] about Rays, Taylor Walls Avoid Arbitration
Rays, Andrew Wantz Agree To Minor League Contract
Jan. 17: It’s a two-year minor league contract for Wantz, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The two-year term of the contract — and the lack of a 2025 spring invite — are due to the fact that Wantz is recovering from that elbow procedure and won’t be ready to pitch this spring anyhow. Jan. 16: The Rays have signed righty Andrew Wantz to a minor league deal, according … [Read more...] about Rays, Andrew Wantz Agree To Minor League Contract