Judge Pascual Valenzuela of the Dominican Republic has ruled that the charges against Wander Franco have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, per Juan Arturo Recio of ESPN. That trial does not yet have a date set. Franco faces a potential sentence of 20 years in prison. In August of 2023, investigators in the D.R. began looking into accusations that the Rays shortstop had … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Wander Franco’s Case Can Proceed To Trial
The Rays Already Look Primed For A Rebound In 2025
After years of regularly exceeding expectations brought about by their low payrolls and reliance on unproven talent and/or reclamation projects, the 2024 Rays have finally had a rough season. At 74-78, they've been out of playoff contention for quite some time and have uncharacteristically been outscored by 60 runs. This will be their first playoff miss since 2018, although … [Read more...] about The Rays Already Look Primed For A Rebound In 2025
Rays’ Edwin Uceta Suspended Two Games
4:36pm: The suspension was reduced to two games, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (X link). Uceta also received an undisclosed fine. 3:56pm: Uceta will not appeal the decision, Cash tells Topkin. The right-hander’s three-game suspension will begin tonight. 2:55pm: Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that Rays righty Edwin Uceta has received a three-game suspension and … [Read more...] about Rays’ Edwin Uceta Suspended Two Games
Rays Place Jeffrey Springs On 15-Day Injured List
The Rays announced this morning that they’ve placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day injured list due to what the club described as left elbow fatigue. Left-hander Tyler Alexander was recalled to the big league roster in a corresponding move. Springs, 32 later this month, underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2023 and returned to the mound in the majors for the … [Read more...] about Rays Place Jeffrey Springs On 15-Day Injured List
Rays Designate Alex Jackson For Assignment
The Rays announced Thursday morning that they’ve designated catcher Alex Jackson for assignment and selected the contract of left-hander Mason Montgomery from Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay also optioned lefty Tyler Alexander to Durham and recalled infielder Austin Shenton. Tampa Bay has stuck with the 28-year-old Jackson all season, giving him 158 turns at the plate as the team’s … [Read more...] about Rays Designate Alex Jackson For Assignment