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Rays finalize 26-man roster for 2026 season

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially finalized the 26-man roster for the 2026 season, including six players to the injured list. Here is your 2026 Rays for

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Rays Add Cam Booser To 40-Man Roster

The Rays added lefty reliever Cam Booser to their 40-man roster, the team announced. He will not break camp, as the club optioned him to Triple-A Durham.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 25

Rays 2026 Hot Takes Roundtable

Opening Day is here tomorrow and the bold predictions are flying in the Slack chat, so I’ve pulled together the hottest takes from masthead. Some are reasonable.

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 25

Key Roles the Rays Quietly Locked In This Spring

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for Opening Day on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals, and the team will be hoping for a strong start to the season. This winter, it was no surprise to see that the Rays were one of the most active teams in the league.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 25

Four numbers that actually matter in Spring Training: Week Four

Last week we took a look at the improved catching group compared to 2025. With the roster set, it’s a good time to zoom out and evaluate the offense as a whole.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 25

Rays' Most Glaring Question at Second Base Before Opening Day

With Opening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals, the team will be hoping to start a lengthy road trip to begin the season on a positive note. It has been a very busy offseason for the Rays, and they will be excited to get ready for the start of the season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 24

Rays Make Right Move Naming Their Starting Shortstop for Opening Day

With Opening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays nearly here, the roster is now set for the team following a few decisions made on Tuesday. Since the season is getting ready to go this week, the Rays needed to make their decisions for what the final roster was going to be on Opening Day.

Jake Woodford News / Field Level Media / March 24

Brewers acquire RHP Jake Woodford from Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a minor league pitcher and cash on Tuesday. Right-hander K.C.

Ryan Pepiot News / Field Level Media / March 24

Rays RHP Ryan Pepiot (hip) to begin season on IL

Tampa Bay Rays starter Ryan Pepiot will begin the season on the injured list with right hip inflammation, manager Kevin Cash confirmed Tuesday. The 28-year-old right-hander had been scheduled to start Tuesday's spring finale against the Atlanta Braves.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Brewers Acquire Jake Woodford

The Brewers have acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from the Rays, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. It had been reported by Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times that Woodford had triggered the upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with Tampa.

Carson Williams News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 24

Rays Reveal Opening Day Plans for Shortstop Prospect Carson Williams

The Tampa Bay Rays have decided where the team's top prospect, shortstop Carson Williams, will be playing to begin the 2026 season. Williams, MLB Pipeline's No.

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 24

Rays Announce Final Five Relief Pitchers for Bullpen Spots

The Tampa Bay Rays had a lot of competition for Opening Day roster spots throughout spring training. The positional group that was up in the air the most throughout camp was the bullpen.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

Rays pitcher acquired in Tyler Glasnow Dodgers trade to start season on IL

The Tampa Bay Rays know that battling for a playoff spot in the AL East will be a difficult task. But now things have become even harder after Tampa Bay’s latest injury.

Tampa Bay Rays News / LWOSports.com / March 24

2026 Tampa Bay Rays O/U: Why the Rays Will Hit the Over

Listen, I know what the “experts” are saying. They look at the 2026 Tampa Bay Rays, see a few trades, look at the insanely tough AL East, and project a basement finish with around 76-78 wins.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 24

Biggest Unresolved Concern for the Rays Before Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, and the roster is largely set. However, there are still a couple of issues that are unresolved. With spring training coming to an end for the Rays on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, the team will be ready to go on Thursday for Opening Day.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 23