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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.

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Padres Named Trade Fit for Rays Slugger Who Could Be Moved This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have several players who have been mentioned prominently on the trade market this offseason. Despite being in desperate need of offensive upgrades, multiple positional players are thought to be available.

Carson Williams News / DRaysBay / December 5

Give Carson Williams the Keys to the Car

The Rays are weighing their 2026 shortstop options: Taylor Walls, Carson Williams, or an external stopgap to buy Williams more development time. I don’t think an outside addition is necessary.

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

Rays Will Have to Explore Trading Outfielders To Alleviate Logjam

The Tampa Bay Rays will be heading into the winter meetings as a team to watch with a few needs and potentially some players to trade as well. Coming into the offseason, the Rays figured to be a team that was going to try to make some moves to both add to the roster, while also moving a veteran or two.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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

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.

Rays hoping former All-Star Cedric Mullins bounces back in 2026

Mets reunion with Edwin Diaz reportedly facing stumbling block

Mets begin rebuild of bullpen by signing Devin Williams

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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 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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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

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.

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

Rays Shockingly Named Potential Fit for Marlins Starter in a Trade

With the winter meetings right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team might look to shockingly add a pitcher in a trade this offseason. The Rays are a bit of a hard team to judge and predict what their winter is going to look like.

Mason Montgomery News / DRaysBay / December 3

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Mason Montgomery

Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 3

Giants Believed to be Potential Trade Partner for Rays' Star Slugger

The Tampa Bay Rays are trying to navigate the offseason with their eyes set on contending in 2026, while being mindful of their payroll. Throughout the years, the Rays have been one of the best franchises in baseball at being able to put a good product on the field with a limited payroll.

Pete Fairbanks News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 2