One of the provisions in that 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement is uniform opt-out opportunities for Article XX(B) free agents on minor league deals. An Article XX(B) free agent is one with at least six years of service time who finished the previous season on a major league roster or injured list. Any such player who signs a minor league deal more than ten days prior to … [Read more...] about 31 Veterans With Opt-Out Opportunities Looming This Week
Rays Owner Discusses 2024 Payroll, Long-Term Outlook
Even after dealing away right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot in a cost-cutting deal with the Dodgers back in December, the Rays are set to hit a franchise record in terms of payroll this season. As relayed by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, principle owner Stuart Sternberg recently spoke regarding the new high-water mark for spending in Tampa and the … [Read more...] about Rays Owner Discusses 2024 Payroll, Long-Term Outlook
Josh Lowe To Open Season On IL With Oblique Injury
Rays outfielder Josh Lowe will open the season on the injured list, reports Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times. He is nursing an oblique injury. The 26-year-old was already in the process of recovering from left hip inflammation which had sidelined him for most of the spring. After a disappointing rookie season in 2022, Lowe broke out in his sophomore campaign. In 135 games, … [Read more...] about Josh Lowe To Open Season On IL With Oblique Injury
Rays Sign Jake Odorizzi To Minor League Deal
The Rays have signed old friend Jake Odorizzi to a minor league contract, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Excel Sports Management client already in camp. Odorizzi tells Topkin that he’d been throwing teams throughout the winter in search of a big league contract, but his familiarity with the organization and a clear opportunity in an injury-plagued rotation … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Jake Odorizzi To Minor League Deal
Rays Select Jacob Waguespack, Option Jacob Lopez
The Rays have selected the contract of right-hander Jacob Waguespack, the team announced Friday. Left-hander Jeffrey Springs, who’s recovering from Tommy John surgery performed last April, was moved to the 60-day IL to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Tampa Bay also optioned southpaw Jacob Lopez to Triple-A Durham and reassigned non-roster pitchers Brendan McKay and Michael … [Read more...] about Rays Select Jacob Waguespack, Option Jacob Lopez