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This Position Could Be Area of Need for Rays This Offseason Despite Options

With the winter meetings starting on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays have several questions that need to be answered sooner rather than later. Coming into the offseason, this was a team that was hoping to improve and get back into contention in what is going to be a really challenging American League East.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Could Be Option for Rays to Replace Pete Fairbanks

With the winter meetings set to start on Sunday in Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking some improvements for their team. Despite finishing the campaign eight games under .500, the Rays showed some promising things in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 6

MLB Insider Believes Teams Will Consider Trading for Rays' All-Star Slugger

With the winter meetings coming up for the Tampa Bay Rays, the hot stove is starting to heat up, and rumors are beginning to fly. As executives head to Florida for the winter meetings, things generally start to move both in free agency and on the trade market at this time.

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Suprise Position Deemed 'Biggest Hole' for Rays to Address This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the winter looking to make some improvements to keep up in the challenging American League East. So far this offseason, the Rays have seen their division get better and better, while Tampa Bay is likely to keep their payroll about the same.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

The Rays Find Their Primary Center Fielder for 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays made a move this week that came out of left field. Very few MLB insiders had them linked to a former All-Star and longtime member of the Baltimore Orioles.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 5

Rays Must Address This Key Area to Improve During Winter Meetings

With the winter meetings just days away, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to be very busy trying to find ways to improve their roster. Coming into the offseason, there were a number of needs for the Rays to try to address.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4

MLB Insider Predicts Surprisingly Low Odds of Rays Trading $11.5 Million Slugger

The Tampa Bay Rays have already addressed one of their weaknesses this offseason, signing veteran outfielder Cedric Mullins to a one-year deal. He is expected to take over as the team’s starting center fielder, providing a potential boost to the lineup.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4

Pete Fairbanks Drawing Interest From National League West Squad in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays surprised a lot of people when they decided to decline the club option on closer Pete Fairbanks, worth $11 million, and opted to instead pay a $1 million buyout, making him a free agent.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4

Rays Still Have Multiple Needs Heading Into Winter Meetings

The Tampa Bay Rays have started to get active with the winter meetings coming up right around the corner. However, there is still work to be done. After a poor second half of the season, the Rays are a team that is hoping to make some improvements this winter to be able to contend in the challenging American League East.

Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4

Diamondbacks interested in Pete Fairbanks

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has admitted that upgrading the bullpen is a priority this offseason. One specific name on their list of targets is Pete Fairbanks, as Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports that the Snakes have engaged in discussions with the right-hander.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4

MLB Insider Gives Low Odds of Rays Trading Veteran Slugger This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have been involved in a ton of trade rumors already this offseason, and the MLB Winter Meetings haven’t even gotten underway yet. While

Cedric Mullins News / DRaysBay / December 4

Rays Add Veteran Stability With Cedric Mullins on One-Year, $7 Million Deal

The Rays made an aggressive move this week, getting out ahead of the bustle and competition of the winter meetings by signing outfielder Cedric Mullins to a one-year, $7 million contract.

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Rays Could Move Top Prospect to Second Base if Brandon Lowe Gets Traded

With the winter meetings just days away, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking some ways to improve their team for 2026. Coming into the offseason, there were a couple of notable needs for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / December 4

St. Pete expects Trop to be ready for Rays' opener

- City officials in St. Petersburg showed off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field on Wednesday and said they are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays' homer opener on April 6 against the Chicago Cubs following work to...

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3

Adding Cedric Mullins gives the Rays a deep outfield

After finishing fourth in the American League East for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays (77-85) needed to rethink their strategy if they were to compete with the rest of the AL East.

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Brandon Lowe Surprisingly Linked to Low-Budget National League Team Similar to Rays

The MLB trade rumor mill is heating up, and the Tampa Bay Rays are one of the teams that have been mentioned most prominently. Shockingly, they are one of the teams that are reportedly on the radar for Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Tampa Bay Rays Sign Former Orioles, Mets Slugger to One-Year Deal

With free agency starting to heat up, the Tampa Bay Rays have made a signing to help improve an area of need. Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team that was hoping to make some improvements and contend in the American League East.

Cedric Mullins News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Rays hoping Cedric Mullins can recapture his All-Star form

The Rays and outfielder Cedric Mullins are in agreement on a one-year deal.

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Reds Seen as Strong Fit in Trade This Offseason for Rays Slugger

As the winter meetings get set to start in a couple of days, the hot stove is starting to heat up for the Tampa Bay Rays. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were always going to be a team to watch with the potential to contend in 2026, but also a couple of veterans who could be traded.