The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason plods along as they see former talent sign elsewhere. The Pete Fairbanks departure was inevitable after the Rays declined his option at the start of the winter. They reportedly shopped him around the league, but couldn’t find any takers. The native of Texas walked away with a $1 million contract buyout. Two minutes into his remote introductory … [Read more...] about Where Does the Rays Bullpen Stand After Losing Pete Fairbanks?
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Rays lose out on veteran infield option with recent Yankees’ signing
Yankees sign veteran infielder Paul DeJong, leaving the Rays with less options to fill their hole at second base. … [Read more...] about Rays lose out on veteran infield option with recent Yankees’ signing
Prospects who are primed to break out in ’26 — one for each team
The Rays’ Second Base Options
The Rays made a pair of significant trades last month, shipping Shane Baz to Baltimore and Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh on the same day. The Baz move probably means they’re going to dip back into free agency for a cheap back-end starter after signing Steven Matz to a two-year deal. It’s less clear what they have planned at second base, a position that Lowe has locked down (when … [Read more...] about The Rays’ Second Base Options
Could the Rays make a last-second push for this Japanese hurler?
The Tampa Bay Rays primarily fly under the radar. They may want to keep flying under the radar, especially as they consider poaching a popular free-agent target from the large-market clubs. Everything the Rays do is designed to exert maximum impact. Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai remains unsigned as his posting window is set to come to a close. The right-hander recently … [Read more...] about Could the Rays make a last-second push for this Japanese hurler?