3:31pm: Both clubs have now officially announced the swap. 1:50pm: The Phillies are going to acquire right-hander Yoniel Curet from the Rays. Right-hander Tommy McCollum is going the other way. The Rays designated the Curet for assignment recently to open a roster spot when they signed outfielder Cedric Mullins. Philadelphia’s 40-man roster count jumps from 34 to 35. Reporter … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Yoniel Curet
St. Petersburg Officials Optimistic About Tropicana Field Being Ready For Opening Day
Work continues to repair the hurricane damage that rendered Tropicana Field unplayable in 2025. St. Petersburg officials updated the local media on the construction efforts on Wednesday, expressing optimism that everything will be completed by Opening Day. “At this moment in time, we have no concern about being ready for opening day April 6. And we hope we keep it that way,” … [Read more...] about St. Petersburg Officials Optimistic About Tropicana Field Being Ready For Opening Day
Rays, Cedric Mullins Agree To One-Year Deal
The Rays and outfielder Cedric Mullins are in agreement on a one-year deal, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It’s worth $7MM, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Mullins is represented by Cote Sports Management. The Rays have a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move for this Mullins deal to become official. Mullins and the Rays will both be … [Read more...] about Rays, Cedric Mullins Agree To One-Year Deal
Rays Interested In Zach Eflin, Adrian Houser
The Rays are known to be perusing the market for shorter-term starting pitching help as they look to fill out their 2026 rotation, and Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that a pair of familiar names are being discussed by the team as potential targets: right-handers Zach Eflin and Adrian Houser. Eflin, 32 in April, signed a three-year, $40MM deal with the Rays prior to … [Read more...] about Rays Interested In Zach Eflin, Adrian Houser
Rays, Brandon Hyde Discussing Advisor Role
Former Orioles skipper Brandon Hyde is in talks with the Rays about taking a position within the organization, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. The two parties have been discussing a senior advisor role that would see Hyde work with both the major league club and various minor league affiliates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times adds. Murray indicates that while an agreement … [Read more...] about Rays, Brandon Hyde Discussing Advisor Role