The 40-41 Rays are one of many key teams to keep an eye on as the trade deadline draws near. While they’re buried in the American League East and unlikely to close their current 10.5-game deficit, they’re also only four games out of the final American League Wild Card spot. At the same time, Tampa Bay could soon find itself with a growing number of big league starters — more … [Read more...] about Rays Could Make Multiple Starters Available On Trade Market
Injury Notes: Smith, Edman, Garcia, Aranda
The Mets placed reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 24, before tonight’s win over the Yankees. The right-hander is dealing with an elbow sprain. It’s not yet clear how long he’ll be out or whether there’s a chance he’ll need to undergo surgery. It’s the second IL stint of the season for Smith, who missed around six weeks between late April and … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Smith, Edman, Garcia, Aranda
Rays Designate Chris Devenski For Assignment
The Rays announced that they have recalled right-hander Edwin Uceta from Triple-A Durham. Fellow right Chris Devenski was designated for assignment in a corresponding move, dropping their 40-man roster count to 39. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times relayed the info on X prior to the official announcement. Devenski, now 33, has had an up-and-down career but seemed to be in … [Read more...] about Rays Designate Chris Devenski For Assignment
Yu Chang Likely Joining CPBL’s Fubon Guardians
Infielder Yu Chang announced on his social media that he is planning to enter the 2024 draft for the Chinese Professional Baseball League of Taiwan, relayed by CPBL Stats on X. Per a report from Kayleigh Madjar at the Taipei Times, the Fubon Guardians have the top pick in the draft, which is scheduled for Friday next week. It seems the Guardians plan to select Chang as the club … [Read more...] about Yu Chang Likely Joining CPBL’s Fubon Guardians
Kevin Cash Reportedly Under Contract With Rays Through 2030
The Rays are having a bit of a disappointing season so far in 2024 but it’s unlikely that manager Kevin Cash is going to be on the hot seat because of it. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times recently took a look at some things the franchise could do but noted that Cash is incredibly safe since his contract runs through the 2030 season. It was reported back in February that both … [Read more...] about Kevin Cash Reportedly Under Contract With Rays Through 2030