The Rays have signed first baseman Dominic Smith to a minor league contract, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports (X link). Smith’s latest trip in free agency didn’t last long, as he opted out of his previous minors deal with the Cubs just over a week ago. With both Josh Lowe and Jonathan Aranda on the injured list, the Rays are thin in left-handed hitters, and also thin at first … [Read more...] about Rays Agree To Minor League Deal With Dominic Smith
MLB Places Wander Franco On Administrative Leave
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached an agreement to place Rays shortstop Wander Franco on administrative leave through at least June 1, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He also spent the final six weeks of the 2023 season on administrative leave after allegations of a sexual relationship with a minor surfaced and began being … [Read more...] about MLB Places Wander Franco On Administrative Leave
Rays Release Francisco Mejia
Francisco Mejia’s return to the Rays organization will be a brief one. ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel reports that the Rays released the veteran backstop, who’d signed a minor league deal in late February. Mejia is once again a free agent. The 28-year-old Mejia signed a minor league deal with the Angels over the winter but was granted his release early in camp after the Halos apparently … [Read more...] about Rays Release Francisco Mejia
Red Sox To Acquire Naoyuki Uwasawa From Rays
The Red Sox are acquired right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa from the Rays, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times had relayed earlier that the righty triggered an assignment clause and the Rays were close to making a trade. The Rays will receive cash considerations, per Topkin. Uwasawa, 30, has a long track record of success in Japan’s Nippon Professional … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Acquire Naoyuki Uwasawa From Rays
Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays typically make at least one significant trade that sends out a veteran player to reduce spending and acquire controllable talent. Tampa Bay did that again in a major deal with the Dodgers, but it was otherwise a relatively quiet winter at the Trop. Major League Signings RHP Phil Maton: One year, $6.5MM (including buyout of 2025 club option) SS Amed Rosario: One year, … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays