The Rays have released designated hitter/outfielder Harold Ramirez following last week’s DFA, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He’s now a free agent who can sign with any club. Ramirez always seemed likely to end up on the open market after his DFA. As we noted when he was designated for assignment, the 29-year-old’s combination of offensive struggles and relatively … [Read more...] about Rays Release Harold Ramirez
How Will The Rays Approach The Deadline?
The Rays enter tonight’s series finale against the Cubs sitting at the bottom of the AL East. They’re 32-36, within two games of the Red Sox and Blue Jays, but any chance they have of keeping pace with the Yankees and Orioles is gone. The Rays are four games out of the final Wild Card spot in the American League with four teams between them and the Twins. While that deficit is … [Read more...] about How Will The Rays Approach The Deadline?
Rays Reinstate Colin Poche, Place Richard Lovelady On 15-Day IL
The Rays announced that left-hander Colin Poche has been activated from the 15-day injured list. Poche will return to take the roster spot of fellow southpaw Richard Lovelady, who is headed to the 15-day IL due to a flexor strain in his left forearm. Poche last pitched on April 23, as he has been recovering from tightness in the middle of his back. Poche required two … [Read more...] about Rays Reinstate Colin Poche, Place Richard Lovelady On 15-Day IL
Rays Designate Harold Ramirez For Assignment
The Rays have designated corner outfielder/designated hitter Harold Ramirez for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to infielder Taylor Walls, who is being reinstated from the 60-day injured list now that his rehab from last October’s hip surgery has been completed. Ramirez, 29, was a semi-regular with the Rays in 2022-23, particularly … [Read more...] about Rays Designate Harold Ramirez For Assignment
Phillies Acquire Ruben Cardenas From Rays
2:03pm: The Rays have made it official, announcing that they have traded Cardenas to the Phillies for cash considerations. 12:56pm: The Phillies have acquired minor league corner outfielder Ruben Cardenas from the Rays, reports Kiley McDaniel of ESPN on X. Cardenas wasn’t on Tampa’s 40-man roster and therefore won’t require a roster spot with Philadelphia. It’s not known what … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Ruben Cardenas From Rays