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
AL East Notes: Morton, Rays, Neander, Yankees
As has been the custom over his last few seasons, veteran right-hander Charlie Morton talked things over with his wife after the 2024 campaign to figure out whether or not he would again try to ramp up for another run. This time, however, Morton might’ve on some level made his decision even before his 2024 season was over. Morton told MLB.com’s Jake Rill and other reporters … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Morton, Rays, Neander, Yankees