Rays Rumors

Aug 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Mitch Haniger (17) holds a pitchfork after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

3 recently released players who would be great last-minute Rays additions

2 Rays who've played their way onto Opening Day roster, 2 who played their way off

Rays closer Pete Fairbanks hints at potential trade destination on popular podcast

Newly acquired catcher sparks offense in debut with Rays

Alcántara is very much a dream big trade target for the Rays, and a player who they'd have to part with someone pretty darn good to get, but it's not out of the realm of possibility.

Rays could pursue this Cubs top prospect as a great outfield depth piece

Stu hasn't always been the most popular man in town, and for good reason, but you always have to balance the bad with the good with these kinds of things; after all, he could be John Fisher.

Bleacher Report ranks Rays ownership in the middle of the pack despite shaky offseason

Sep 5, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Christopher Morel (24) triples against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

MLB.com predicts Rays slugging outfielder will be among most improved players in 2025

Aug 28, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Josh Lowe (15) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

5 reasons why the Rays will be better than they were in 2024

Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) looks on during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

1 Rays infielder’s roster fate may be determined by 2024 injury

Baltimore Orioles v Colorado Rockies

Rays non-roster invitees with the best chance to be with team on Opening Day

Jul 26, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; San Diego Padres medical staff speak with San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) after a play at first base against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Predicting Rays lineup when Ha-Seong Kim returns from injury

After attending Alonso High School, Faedo went to the University of Florida and had enough success to get drafted in the first round of the 2017 draft.

Locally grown reliever could be ideal target for Rays after being DFA'd by Tigers

New York Mets v Tampa Bay Rays

3 Rays players who will make the Opening Day roster, but will be on thin ice

2024 Dominican Republic Series - Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

Predicting the Rays first minor league call-up of the 2025 season

Yandy Diaz had a fine 2024 campaign after his monstrous 2023, making him an interesting trade candidate for the Rays.

Bleacher Report predicts Rays will deal star infielder to Reds at the trade deadline

Aug 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Jose Caballero (7) throws to first base for an out against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

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

May 17, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Alexander (14) is relieved by manager Kevin Cash (16) in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Predicting where the 4 remaining Rays free agents will sign

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

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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

Atlanta Braves v Colorado Rockies

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

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

Jun 25, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Harrison Bader (22) hits a double against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Rays can still pursue this former Yankee to help fill gap in outfield depth

Aug 18, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Brandon Lowe (8) is congratulated by outfielder Josh Lowe (15) after he hit a 2-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

MLB.com projects bold power numbers for the Rays in 2025

Sep 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk (15) celebrates scoring a run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Free agent outfielder Randal Grichuk could be affordable depth piece for Rays

Ryne Nelson is coming off consecutive seasons of throwing 140+ innings, making him an attractive back-end starter for the Rays, especially if they move on from Zack Littell.

Rays should target Diamondbacks starter after Corbin Burnes signing

James Outman is one of the more interesting names to monitor this offseason, especially as the Rays continue to search for outfield depth.

Rays could target young Dodgers outfielder after Teoscar Hernandez signing

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

Sky high free agent prices mean Rays should pivot to this trade target