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Aug 31, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrates with second baseman Christopher Morel (24) after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Albert Pujols has remarkably high praise for Rays’ Junior Caminero after LIDOM season

Rays middle infielder could make surprising position swap to aid in needed depth

Rays long-time infielder gets deserved respect in MLB.com's top 10 second basemen

Predicting where the 4 remaining Rays free agents will sign

Carson Williams was the Rays' top-ranked prospect in BP's top 101, landing at number 7.

9 Rays prospects included in Baseball Prospectus top 101

Apr 9, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Andrew Wantz (60) throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Rays sign former Angels reliever to minor league deal

May 6, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta (63) reacts after beating the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

1 current and 1 former Rays pitcher included in MLB.com’s top 10 relievers

Paredes was dealt to the Cubs at the trade deadline this past season, and is now in Houston after a trade sent Kyle Tucker to the Cubs and Isaac to the Astros.

2024 Rays All-Star infielder cracks MLB.com's top 10 third basemen rankings

Jul 28, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (27) throws against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Ranking AL East bullpens after Hoffman, Kittredge signings

Brenton Doyle is the first name on this list because he makes the most sense in roster fit and contract situation. Unfortunately, it'd take a lot to get him from the trade-adverse Rockies.

3 dream trade targets for the Rays and what it would take to acquire them

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Rays keeping fingers crossed that AL East Roki Sasaki finalist loses sweepstakes

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3 international prospects the Rays will likely sign

Christopher Morel figures to be a big part of the Rays' potential success in 2025; if he hits for enough power, he could be a big part of why the Rays win a lot of ball games. If he doesn't... well, it's not the end of the world, but it sure would be helpful if he could hit some big flies.

3 signs that will hint Rays are about to have a successful 2025 season

May 20, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox first base Dominic Smith (2) looks on at the end of the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Yankees sign first baseman only a year after release from Rays Triple-A affiliate

Aug 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) and catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) shake hands after a victory against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Blue Jays look to compete with Rays bullpen depth by signing 2024 All-Star

Jul 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; American League pitcher Andrew Kittredge of the Tampa Bay Rays (36) pitches against the National League during the seventh inning during the 2021 MLB All Star Game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Former Rays All-Star reliever signs one-year deal with rival Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays v Baltimore Orioles

Rays drop one spot in most recent power rankings after unproductive offseason

Sep 24, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) walks back to the dugout after striking out in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Rays avoid arbitration with 4 players, but will head to hearing with key infielder

Oct 27, 2008; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder B.J. Upton (left) slides wafely past Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) with the game tying run during the sixth inning of game five of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-Imagn Images

MLB.com predicts a 2008 World Series rematch in 2027

Krehbiel has had moderate success in the majors, most of which comes from his time with the Orioles in 2022. The Rays are hoping to sprinkle some of that Rays magic on him to write another success story in their book of reclamation projects.

Rays reunite with reliever on minor league deal

Mar 6, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays infielder Carson Williams (80) looks on before the game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Rays top prospect excluded from Rookie of the Year conversation in early polls

Atlanta Braves v Colorado Rockies

Why the Rays should take a chance on this Rockies sidearm reliever

Aug 18, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) after they got the out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Rays finalizing extremely team-friendly extension with returning top pitcher

Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida

Rays News: Tropicana Field update, Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe rumors

Ford will always be one of the first names teams bring up when discussing trades with the Mariners, as he's one of the more highly coveted catching prospects in baseball.

Rays have previously shown interest in top Mariners catching prospect

Apr 27, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) reacts after Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (not pictured) hit a home run during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Rays ace Shane McClanahan given considerable odds to win first Cy Young award in 2025

Aug 16, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Dylan Carlson (10) runs at the bases after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

2 former Rays still without a job heading into the 2025 season

Oct 19, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Charlie Morton laughs before a workout session the day before the start of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Globe Life Park. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Former Rays All-Star starting pitcher signs one-year deal with Orioles