MLB Trade Rumors

Left-hander Tyler Alexander has won the final spot in the Rays’ rotation, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He’ll actually pitch the fourth game of the season, with Zach Eflin, Aaron Civale and Zack Littell expected to line up for the first three and Ryan Pepiot apparently taking the fifth game. Topkin adds that Alexander could pitch behind an opener, but for all … [Read more...] about Tyler Alexander To Begin Season In Rays’ Rotation; Team Still Considering Bench Additions

6:15pm: Topkin adds that each of Uwasawa, Brantly, and Smith have upward mobility clauses in their contracts rather than traditional opt outs, meaning that each can request to be made available to the other 29 clubs, at which point if a club agrees to give a given player an active roster spot the Rays will have the choice between adding the player to their 40-man roster or … [Read more...] about Latest On Rays’ Roster Plans

The Phillies have acquired right-hander Zac Houston from the Rays in exchange for cash considerations, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports (X link).  Topkin describes the trade as a side effect of the Rays’ crowded Triple-A pitching staff, as Houston was apparently squeezed out by the team’s desire to give more innings to younger pitchers. The 29-year-old Houston is a … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Zac Houston From Rays

Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda suffered a broken ring finger while fielding a grounder yesterday and will undergo surgery to place a pin in his finger, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He’s expected to miss at least four to six weeks recovering. He’ll open the season on the major league injured list. It’s an unfortunate setback for the 25-year-old Aranda, who’s torn … [Read more...] about Rays’ Jonathan Aranda To Undergo Surgery On Broken Finger

11:20am: The teams announced the trade. Colorado designated outfielder Sam Hilliard for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Jones. 10:55am: The Rockies are acquiring infielder/outfielder Greg Jones from the Rays in exchange for minor league left-hander Joe Rock, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Jones, 26, was the Rays’ first-round pick back in 2019 — … [Read more...] about Rays Trade Greg Jones To Rockies