The Rays deepened their infield mix with yesterday’s signing of Amed Rosario to a one-year contract, but despite the 28-year-old’s experience as a starting shortstop in both Cleveland and in New York, he’ll be ticketed for a multi-position role with his new club. Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander tells Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that Rosario will likely … [Read more...] about Rays Planning Utility Role For Amed Rosario
Rays Sign Amed Rosario To One-Year Deal
The Rays added to their infield on Tuesday afternoon, signing Amed Rosario to a one-year contract. The Octagon client is reportedly guaranteed $1.5MM and can unlock an additional $500K in incentives. Tampa Bay placed Drew Rasmussen, who is recovering from flexor surgery, on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rosario, 28, has been an everyday big league shortstop … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Amed Rosario To One-Year Deal
Rays Sign Yu Chang To Minor League Deal
The Rays announced Monday that they’ve signed versatile infielder Yu Chang to a minor league contract. He’s been invited to big league camp and will compete for a spot on manager Kevin Cash’s bench. It’s the second Rays stint for Chang, who played 36 games and slashed .260/.305/.385 in 105 plate appearances with Tampa Bay in 2022. The Rays were one of four teams for Chang that … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Yu Chang To Minor League Deal
Rays Win Arbitration Hearing Over Harold Ramirez
The Rays were victorious in their arbitration hearing against Harold Ramírez, as first reported by The Associated Press. The DH/corner outfielder will be paid $3.8MM for the upcoming season. His camp had filed at $4.3MM. Ramírez has been an effective rotational bat for Tampa Bay over the last two seasons. Acquired from the Cubs just before Opening Day in 2022, he hit … [Read more...] about Rays Win Arbitration Hearing Over Harold Ramirez
Rays Anticipate Jose Caballero, Rene Pinto Taking Starting Roles
Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander spoke with reporters yesterday at the opening of the team’s Spring Training camp. He addressed a pair of positions of relative uncertainty as the season approaches: shortstop and catcher. At the former, Neander suggested the team anticipates José Caballero opening the year as the starter (link via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Rays Anticipate Jose Caballero, Rene Pinto Taking Starting Roles