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Rays Former Star Closer Predicted To Sign With Cubs in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the offseason with a few spots on their roster that they were looking to upgrade. Catcher, shortstop, outfield and starting pitching were all mentioned as possible areas the team was going to seek upgrades.

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Rays Rookie Receives Warranted Praise for Impactful First Big League Season

There were several standout performers for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025 despite the team’s lackluster overall results. Third baseman Junior Caminero broke out, being named an All-Star in his first full Major League season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 16

Rays Looking To Make Competition Stronger at Key Position This Offseason

With the general manager meetings ongoing, the plan for the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason is starting to become clear. After a disappointing year in 2025, the Rays are going to be an aggressive team this winter in trying to make some moves to help the team win not only now, but long-term as well.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 16

Rays Are the Biggest Wild Card in MLB Heading Into Free Agency

There have already been some major changes for the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason, and free agency hasn’t even heated up yet. Promotions were announced for multiple people within the organization who were deserving.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 16

Rays Former Pitcher Might Receive Multi-Year Deal in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason, and there are some critical decisions to be made regarding what the franchise is going to look like in 2026. It has already been a busy start to the winter for the Rays, who are trying to reshape their roster a bit and improve some areas of need.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 15

Rays Prospect Has Tools Needed To Become Starter Next Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have entered the offseason with some optimism regarding their new ownership and the fact that they will be back at a real ballpark this coming season. As new ownership figures out where the long-term home of the Rays is going to be, they will once again have a roof over their heads at Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Rays’ Erik Neander discusses outfield, catcher

As the Rays map out their offseason plans, the front office has an area of the roster they’re highlighting as the priority.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 15

Rays Recently Released Draft Pick Signing With NPB's Orix Buffaloes

There are a few positions on the Tampa Bay Rays roster that they look to be set at for years to come. The corner infield would certainly qualify, where they have Junior Caminero entrenched as the starting third baseman and Jonathan Aranda locked in as the starting first baseman.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 15

Are the Rays Going To Be a Desirable Destination for Free Agents This Offseason?

The Tampa Bay Rays have entered the offseason, and their plan of attack is still a bit unclear. Coming into the winter, the team figured to have the ability to go in a couple of different directions this winter, with a lot of unknowns due to new ownership taking over.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 14

Veteran Starting Pitcher Could Fill Need in Rotation for Rays in Free Agency

With the offseason underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will be seeking to make a couple of improvements to their roster to help put them in a position to win in 2026. Coming into the winter, there are a few key needs for the team.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 14

Rival Executives Believe Former Rays Pitcher To Be Pursued by Dodgers in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays surprised a lot of people when they announced they were not exercising the club option on closer Pete Fairbanks. Instead of taking on his $11 million option, the team decided to pay the $1 million buyout.

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Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 14

Rays Star Junior Caminero Receives Impressive Accolade Following Great Season

As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare to make some improvements this winter, the team can also reflect on some positives from the 2025 campaign. While the final record being eight games under .500 might not have been ideal, the team did have some bright spots throughout the year.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / November 14

Rays confirm return to Tropicana Field next season

The Tampa Bay Rays have confirmed their return to Tropicana Field next season in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays played their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa in 2025 due to the damages caused by Hurricane Milton in October 2024.

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Red Sox Could Pursue Rays' Free Agent Pitcher to Improve Bullpen

With the offseason underway, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking to make some improvements this winter to help get them back into contention in the challenging

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 14

Projected Cost for the Rays To Reunite With a Veteran Catcher in Free Agency Revealed

The Tampa Bay Rays have made it clear that one of their priorities this offseason will be upgrading the catcher position. They made a lot of moves during the 2025 season behind the plate but were unable to find a combination they liked.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Opportunity Missed by Rays Rule 5 Pick Who Was Sent Back to Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays took a worthwhile risk in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft when they selected left-handed pitcher Nate Lavender away from the New York Mets. A 14th-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, he had to undergo internal brace surgery in May 2024.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Rays eyeing short-term rotation help in offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays opened the offseason with the fairly surprising decision to decline their option on closer Pete Fairbanks, but they’re still intent on adding to the roster.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Rays' Free Agent Pete Fairbanks Makes Sense for AL East Rival in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason, and there are going to be some big decisions to make in the coming months. This offseason, the team has already seen quite a bit of change with new ownership coming in and taking over.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Rays Reportedly Interested in Adding Veteran for This Key Area

The offseason has started for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the team has already been very active, making some moves to help improve and shape their roster. After missing the playoffs in 2025 despite a strong first half of the year, the Rays are focused on improving their depth to survive the long campaign in the tough American League East.

Victor Caratini News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 13

Projected Contract Details for Rays To Sign Victor Caratini Revealed

The Tampa Bay Rays are once again going into the offseason looking for an upgrade at the catcher position. It has been a weakness for the franchise essentially since its first year in existence.

Bob Seymour News / Fastball on SI / November 13

Rays Release 27-Year-Old Power Hitter After Rough MLB Debut

Bob Seymour had to grind through the minor leagues as a former 13th-round pick, and in 2025, he finally broke through. Seymour's four years in the Tampa Bay Rays organization had been a long, impressive power display, as he hit a total of 89 home runs in 410 minor-league games.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Rays Predicted to Address Glaring Weakness, Sign Former Astros Catcher

The Tampa Bay Rays can take their approach in a number of different directions this winter. They have needs in the outfield, pitching staff, and behind the plate.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Rays Surprisingly Decline Option on Veteran Closer

Well, that registers as a bit of a surprise. The Tampa Bay Rays declined the contract option on veteran reliever Pete Fairbanks minutes before the deadline on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

Rays Pick Up Contract Options on Two Middle Infielders

The Tampa Bay Rays executed the most straightforward part of their offseason. There will be plenty of difficult decisions in the upcoming months. They picked up the contract options of two infielders, which give them plenty of flexibility in determining the best path forward.

Junior Caminero 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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