MLB Trade Rumors

The Rays have previously expressed interest in Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. There is no indication that Tampa’s interest in the youngster is current or that there are any ongoing trade negotiations between the two clubs. Ford, 22 in February, was Seattle’s first-round pick in the 2021 draft and is a consensus top-50 … [Read more...] about Rays Have Previously Expressed Interest In Harry Ford

The Rays made a long-awaited trade from their rotation depth last week when they packaged left-hander Jeffrey Springs and reliever Jacob Lopez in a deal with the A’s that brought back right-hander Joe Boyle, two minor leaguers, and a pick in Competitive Balance Round A of the 2025 draft. Prior to that deal, Springs was viewed alongside right-hander Zack Littell as the two most … [Read more...] about Rays Notes: Littell, Outfield, Caballero, Front Office

3:13 pm: Jimenez will earn a guaranteed $2MM salary if he makes it onto the team, reports Héctor Gomez of Z101 Digital. He can earn an additional $2MM in playing time incentives. 12:13 pm: The Rays are in agreement with designated hitter Eloy Jimenez on a minor league deal, per a report from Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The deal presumably includes an invite to major league Spring … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Eloy Jimenez To Minor League Deal

The Rays have agreed to a minor league contract with infielder Coco Montes, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The deal comes with an invitation to spring training. Montes last played for the Yomiuri Giants of NPB. He is a client of O’Connell Sports Management. Selected by the Rockies late in the 2018 draft, Montes worked his way up through Colorado’s farm system. … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Coco Montes To Minor League Deal

Wil Myers has decided to call it a career after 11 big league seasons, the longtime Padres first baseman/outfielder told MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell.  While Myers stressed that he wouldn’t ever “officially” retire, he made his decision in June 2023 after he’d been released by the Reds and was dealing with some shoulder problems. “I had a great career.  I loved what I did.  I made a … [Read more...] about Wil Myers Ends Playing Career