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Rays Prospect Making Strong Case To Be Added to 40-Man Roster To Avoid Rule 5 Draft

The Tampa Bay Rays have some major decisions to make ahead of the Rule 5 Draft this year. Three players who are top 30-ranked prospects in the organization need to be added to the 40-man roster to avoid being part of the pool of draft-eligible players.

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2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Homer Bush Jr.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 17

Rays Fans Will Be Disheartened Learning of the MLB GM Meetings Buzz

The Tampa Bay Rays know they have to get creative when it comes to upgrading the talent on their roster compared to their American League East rivals. Since their inception, the Rays have operated on a notoriously strict budget.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 17

Rays Have Several Important but Easy Decisions To Make Ahead of Rule 5 Draft

The Tampa Bay Rays have already made some changes to their roster this offseason, cleaning things up. Six players were designated for assignment to make space for players who were already acquired from outside of the organization or coming off the injured list.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / November 17

Rays face hard choices for Tuesday’s 2025 Rule 5 Deadline

Tuesday marks the next important day in the off-season calendar, representing an important inflection point for all MLB rosters: Tuesday, Nov. 18: Rule 5 Deadline Eligible minor leaguers must be added to 40-man rosters by 6 PM EST on Nov.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Josh Naylor News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 17

How Mariners Signing Josh Naylor Impacts Rays This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have begun their offseason, and one of the first dominoes might have fallen in free agency, which could impact the team. Coming into the winter, the Rays figured to be a team that could look to move a veteran or two in a trade this winter.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 17

Improving This Key Area Should Be a Goal for Rays This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason, and with the general manager meetings ongoing, a plan for the team going forward is starting to take place. While it may have been a surprising move by the team, the decision not to pick up the option for closer Pete Fairbanks does give them some more financial flexibility to start the winter.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 17

Rays Might Not Prioritize Improving Position That Was Lackluster Last Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason, with the direction of the team and what the plan will be is starting to take shape. It has already been a fairly active winter for the Rays, who are seeking to make some improvements and get back into playoff contention.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 16

Rays Should Reunite with Former Pitcher in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays are usually at the top of the league when it comes to making trades. The Rays typically extract maximum value from the sheer amount of trades they execute.

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.

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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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 / 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.

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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 15

Rays Looking for Help at This Position in Addition to Catcher in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays have their work cut out for them this offseason. They are in a brutal spot, competing in an American League East that has four other teams able and willing to spend money that they just do not have at their disposal.

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

Contract Projection for Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks in Free Agency Revealed

The Tampa Bay Rays had only one player from their Major League roster who was guaranteed to hit free agency when the 2025 season ended: starting pitcher Adrian Houser.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Rays decline option on reliever Pete Fairbanks

Fairbanks has been one of the better late-game arms in the sport over the past six seasons. He carries a 2.87 earned run average in nearly 250 innings going back to the start of the 2020 season.