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Rays' Star Slugger Has Emerged as Popular Trade Target at Winter Meetings

With the winter meetings heating up in Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays have a player who has seemingly become a popular trade target. It has been a busy offseason so far for the Rays, and things might only be getting more wild in the coming days.

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Rays land No. 2 overall pick in 2026 Draft Lottery

In a (finally?) fortuitous turn of events, the Tampa Bay Rays have been awarded the second overall pick in the 2026 draft. They entered the lottery with a 3.03% chance of being awarded the top draft choice, which went to the Chicago White Sox.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 10

Top Prospect Could End Up Solving Major Need at Catcher for Rays Next Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have entered the winter meetings, and the franchise should be very busy with a couple of players they might trade. Also, they have some needs they will look to address. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were a team that figured to be seeking some improvements while still being mindful of their spending.

Griffin Jax News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Rays’ Griffin Jax to pitch for Team USA in WBC

The Tampa Bay Rays will have one of their top arms on the international stage next spring, as right-handed reliever Griffin Jax has committed to pitch for Team USA baseball in the upcoming World Baseball Classic 2026.

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Tampa Bay Rays Strike Gold In Stunning 2026 MLB Draft Lottery Rise Shock

Well, would you look at that? The Tampa Bay Rays, a team that seemingly turns sawdust into All-Stars and loose change into playoff berths, have done it again.

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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 9

Breaking Down Rays' Chances of Winning 2026 MLB Draft Lottery

With the winter meetings in full swing for the Tampa Bay Rays, the franchise will also have their eyes on the ping pong balls Wednesday night during the MLB Draft Lottery. It is undoubtedly a busy time of year for the Rays, who have been active early on during the offseason.

Wander Franco News / Field Level Media / December 9

Report: New trial ordered for Rays SS Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

A Dominican Republic appeals court ordered a new trial for Wander Franco, less than six months after the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop received a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 9

Rays Reportedly Sign Veteran Pitcher to Multi-Year Deal at Winter Meetings

With the winter meetings starting up in Orlando, Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays have been active early and reportedly have signed a veteran pitcher to a multi-year deal. Coming into the offseason, the Rays had numerous needs, and the team figured to be busy this winter.

Steven Matz News / DRaysBay / December 9

MLB Winter Meetings 2025: Tampa Bay Rays reportedly signing LHP Steven Matz

The Tampa Bay Rays are signing veteran left-handed pitcher Steven Matz to a two year deal per a report from Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Matz, 34, was originally drafted by the New York Mets in the 2nd round of the 2009 draft and reached the big leagues with that organization in 2015.

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Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 9

National League West Contender Named Potential Fit for Rays' Brandon Lowe

With the winter meetings starting for the Tampa Bay Rays, there has been no shortage of rumors flying around Orlando, Florida. The Rays came into the offseason with new ownership taking over and a reason to be excited about the future.

Steven Matz News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Rays to sign Steven Matz

The Rays are reportedly in agreement with free agent left-hander Steven Matz on a two-year contract. The signing is pending a physical, and salary terms for the VC Sports Group client have yet to be reported.

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Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

White Sox interested in reliever Pete Fairbanks

The list of suitors for free agent reliever Pete Fairbanks continues to grow. Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports that the White Sox are interested in the veteran right-hander.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 8

Rays Predicted to Trade All-Star Slugger This Offseason Despite No Clear Replacement

With the winter meetings underway, the Tampa Bay Rays will be a very busy team trying to figure out how to help create the optimal roster heading into the season. It has already been an interesting offseason, as expected, for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 8

Rays Could Look to Trade From Surplus of Players at This Position Group

With the winter meetings underway in Orlando, Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to be a very busy team. Coming into the winter, the Rays were a team that was expected to be a busy one.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 8

Rays 2025 Winter Meetings Primer: Off-season Recap

It’s been just over a month since the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series, officially kicking what has thus far been an eventful offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Rays Reportedly Interested in Reunion With Starting Pitcher to Bolster Rotation

With the winter meetings starting up, the Tampa Bay Rays are focused on making some improvements, and one spot in particular could be a place they target. Just before the winter meetings started, the Rays began to make some upgrades for their team in areas of need.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 8

Breaking Down a Key Need for Rays During Winter Meetings This Offseason

With the winter meetings getting underway, the Tampa Bay Rays have a couple of needs that they would like to address. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were certainly a team to watch for a number of reasons.

Zack Littell News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 7

Rays interested in veteran pitcher Zack Littell

The Tampa Bay Rays are known to be looking to add some veteran depth to their rotation, and such former Tampa players as Zach Eflin and Adrian Houser are known to be on the team’s radar.

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.

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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Junior Caminero News / Just Baseball / December 2

The Rays Should Break Out of Their Comfort Zone and Extend Junior Caminero

The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t known for making big, splashy multi-year signings or handing out checks with plenty of zeros to superstar players. That might have to change in the near future with their new stud third baseman, Junior Caminero.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / December 1

Tampa Bay Rays Latest Prospect Rankings Should Surprise Fans

The Tampa Bay Rays need their front office to continue making shrewd moves at the major and minor league levels. Rays fans had grown accustomed to winning seasons.