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Dodgers Seen as Potential Fit for Rays Relief Pitcher This Winter

The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason has officially started, and they have already been an active team with some minor moves being completed. While the Rays have been active early on, they could really shake things up for not only their team but the entire league, depending on the direction that they wish to go.

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Rays Trade Pitcher Recently Designated for Assignment to Mariners

The Tampa Bay Rays made a flurry of roster moves recently to clear space on their 40-man roster for players who needed to be activated off the 60-day injured list.

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

Even With New Ownership Rays Are Unlikely To Pursue Megadeal With Top Free Agent

The Tampa Bay Rays have already undergone some major changes this offseason. A few weeks ago, it was announced that a new ownership group was taking over the franchise.

Cole Wilcox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Mariners acquire Cole Wilcox from Rays

The Mariners have acquired right-hander Cole Wilcox from the Rays in exchange for cash considerations, per announcements from both clubs. The righty had been designated for assignment by the Rays earlier in the week.

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

Rays Rightfully on the Rise in MLB Power Rankings Heading Into Offseason

The 2025 MLB season wasn’t overly successful for the Tampa Bay Rays. It was the first time since 2016 that they failed to win at least 80 games in a 162-game campaign, going 77-85.

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

Rays Predicted to Send Two Stars to Mariners in Blockbuster Trade

The offseason has officially started for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the franchise will be excited about the new era that they are entering. With new ownership

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 5

Yankees Signing Top Free Agent Would Make Things More Challenging for Rays

The offseason has started for the Tampa Bay Rays, and they have already started to make some moves. This is going to be a team that is interesting to watch with the potential of them being very active this winter in a couple of different areas.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 4

Mets Unsurprisingly Mentioned As Potential Trade Suitor for Rays Star Relief Pitcher

There are a lot of people who are going to be keeping a close eye on the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason. As is the case every winter, there are several veteran players they could look to move because of salary cap restraints.

Joey Gerber News / Sport Relay / November 4

Mets Acquire Joey Gerber From Rays

The New York Mets have acquired right-handed reliever Joey Gerber from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays received a cash consideration in return. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com broke the news on Tuesday.

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

Rays Surprisingly Mentioned As Potential Trade Suitor for Former White Sox All-Star

There have already been a lot of trade rumors involving the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason. It isn’t too surprising, given the cycle the team has followed essentially since their inception.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5

Yankees offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker

The New York Yankees learned a hard truth this postseason: building an offense around pure power doesn’t always lead to consistent run production. Against elite playoff pitching, that approach often produces more strikeouts than scoring.

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

Rays Trade Relief Pitcher With Strong Strikeout Numbers to Mets for Cash

With the offseason getting going for the Tampa Bay Rays, they have already started to make some moves this winter. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were certainly a team to watch with a number of potential directions that they could go in.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 3

Blue Jays Would Further Widen Gap on Rays Adding Top Starting Pitcher in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays know they have their work cut out for them to get back into the playoff race in the American League. They face an uphill battle annually against their division, with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays spending so much more money.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Rays Cut Ties With 6 Players In Offseason Roster Shakeup

The Major League Baseball offseason is beginning in earnest, and the Tampa Bay Rays have quickly begun a roster overhaul. Every team typically ends the season with a handful of players on the 60-day injured list.

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

Rays Announce Major Roster Shakeup Designating 6 Players for Assignment

The MLB offseason has been underway for the Tampa Bay Rays for a few weeks after not qualifying for the playoffs. Now, it is ready to begin for the entire league with the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an epic seven-game series to win the World Series.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 3

Rays cut RHP Cole Wilcox, five others, acquire UTIL Ryan Vilade from Cincinnati

The Rays announced a flurry of roster moves this afternoon, and added a utility player from the Reds Triple-A roster. Let’s get into it: Rays Designate Six The Tampa Bay Rays have made the following roster moves: – Reinstated RHP Alex Faedo and OF Stuart Fairchild from the 60-day IL and designated them for assignment.

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

Outfielder's Time With Rays 'Likely Coming to a Close' As Non-Tender Candidate

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to make a concerted effort this offseason to improve their outfield. This past season, that positional group left a lot to be desired.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Rays Grab 3-Year Veteran Outfielder In Puzzling First Trade Of MLB Offseason

We're off to the races with the Major League Baseball offseason. Free agents have officially hit the open market, though they have to wait until Thursday to sign with new teams.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 3

Rays promote Ozzie Timmons to previous role of Assistant Hitting Coach for 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays have hired Ozzie Timmons as assistant hitting coach, the club announced today. Timmons, 55, spent the 2025 season in the Rays organization as special assistant, coaching development, after three years as the Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach (2022-24).

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 3

Why the Phillies could ditch Alec Bohm and target Rays star Junior Caminero

Entering the offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies must shake things up after running mostly the same roster back for three consecutive years and suffering three straight exits short of the World Series.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / November 2

Rays Lose 29-Year-Old Infielder To Free Agency After Short Stint

The Tampa Bay Rays' season has been over for a month at this point, but the offesason business can truly begin later this week. Five days after the World Series concludes (which happened on Sunday), teams can begin signing major league free agents.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Young Rays Pitcher Could Be a Depth Option or a Real Starter

The Tampa Bay Rays have long been blessed with a deep pitching staff. Think about some of the great hurlers to wear a Rays uniform over the years. David Price.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Rays Linked to Former All-Star Reliever to Fix Bullpen

The current conversation around the Tampa Bay Rays can flow in a number of directions. There’s the discourse around new ownership and a fresh ballpark, hopefully arriving in the intermediate term.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / October 28

Let’s Appreciate What Junior Caminero Just Did

Coming into 2025, expectations were lofty for the 21-year-old Junior Caminero. With just 213 MLB plate appearances to his name before this year, the former consensus top-five prospect would get his first chance to display his Zeus-like power in a full season.