The Rays announced Monday that they’ve signed veteran catcher Rob Brantly to a minor league contract and invited him to big league camp in spring training. He’ll compete with fellow non-roster invitee Alex Jackson and any subsequent catching additions for playing time alongside Rene Pinto. Brantly, 34, has appeared in parts of eight big league seasons but never tallied more … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Rob Brantly To Minor League Deal
Rays, Shane McClanahan Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Rays have agreed to a two-year, $7.2MM contract with ace Shane McClanahan, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’ll buy out the left-hander’s first two seasons of arbitration. McClanahan, who underwent Tommy John surgery in August, will spend the bulk of the contract’s first year rehabbing. He’d been projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz to earn $3.6MM this coming … [Read more...] about Rays, Shane McClanahan Agree To Two-Year Deal
Rays Sign Naoyuki Uwasawa To Minor League Deal
The Rays announced that they have signed right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp. “I’m excited to join the Rays organization and grateful for the opportunity to begin a career in Major League Baseball,” he said in a club press release. “I decided to play for the Rays because the success and the rich history of pitching … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Naoyuki Uwasawa To Minor League Deal
MLBTR Podcast: Teoscar Signs With L.A. And The Move-Making Mariners and Rays
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The deal between the Dodgers … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Teoscar Signs With L.A. And The Move-Making Mariners and Rays
Wander Franco To Face Lesser Charges In Dominican Republic
Some of the details have changed in the case against Rays shortstop Wander Franco, per a report from Martín Adames Alcántara of the Associated Press. He was originally accused of commercial and sexual exploitation and money laundering in the Dominican Republic but will now face the lesser charge of sexual and psychological abuse. Franco has been accused of having a relationship … [Read more...] about Wander Franco To Face Lesser Charges In Dominican Republic