The Braves have claimed infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Rays, according to announcements from both clubs. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the claim prior to the official announcements. Atlanta transferred Austin Riley to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Riley is done for the season following core surgery. It wasn’t previously reported that Kim … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Ha-Seong Kim From Rays
Rays To Promote Bob Seymour
The Rays are planning to call up first base prospect Bob Seymour from Triple-A Durham prior to Friday’s game, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Since Seymour isn’t on the 40-man roster, Tampa Bay will have to make at least one corresponding move to create space on both the 40-man and 26-man rosters. The 26-year-old Seymour will be making his MLB debut whenever … [Read more...] about Rays To Promote Bob Seymour
Rays Promote Carson Williams
5:20pm: The Rays have now made it official. Williams has been selected with Kim landing on the 10-day IL due to low back inflammation, retroactive to August 20th. Outfielder Stuart Fairchild has been transferred to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot. Fairchild hit the 10-day IL July 22nd due to a right oblique strain. His 60-day count is retroactive to that initial IL … [Read more...] about Rays Promote Carson Williams
Rays Option Joe Boyle, Recall Brian Van Belle For Potential MLB Debut
The Rays optioned Joe Boyle to Triple-A Durham this afternoon. They recalled swingman Brian Van Belle in a corresponding move, setting the 28-year-old up to make his MLB debut. Boyle has held a spot in Kevin Cash’s rotation for the past month. Tampa Bay optioned and eventually traded Taj Bradley in part because they felt Boyle deserved a starting look. The hard-throwing righty … [Read more...] about Rays Option Joe Boyle, Recall Brian Van Belle For Potential MLB Debut
Rays Sign Cooper Hummel To Minor League Contract
The Rays have signed outfielder Cooper Hummel to a minor league deal, according to KPRC 2’s Ari Alexander. The Astros designated Hummel for assignment earlier this week, and he elected free agency on Friday after clearing waivers and declining an outright assignment to Houston’s Triple-A affiliate. Tampa Bay will be Hummel’s fourth different organization of the 2025 season, as … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Cooper Hummel To Minor League Contract