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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.

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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.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 7

Former Rays Starting Pitcher Predicted To Sign With Orioles in Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Rays watched their American League East rivals get off to aggressive starts this offseason in free agency. A gap already exists between them and their divisional foes when it comes to spending power.

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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.

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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 7

Improving This Key Position is Biggest Need for Rays at Winter Meetings

With the winter meetings starting on Sunday in Orlando, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking to continue to improve their team heading into 2026. So far this offseason, the Rays have already started to make some moves to fill areas of need.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 7

Rays Veteran Slugger Named a Potential Trade Fit for Pirates

The Tampa Bay Rays have been busy this offseason, looking to upgrade a roster that was in need of reinforcements if they want to get back into the playoff picture in the American League.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 7

This Position Could Be Area of Need for Rays This Offseason Despite Options

With the winter meetings starting on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays have several questions that need to be answered sooner rather than later. Coming into the offseason, this was a team that was hoping to improve and get back into contention in what is going to be a really challenging American League East.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 6

MLB Insider Believes Teams Will Consider Trading for Rays' All-Star Slugger

With the winter meetings coming up for the Tampa Bay Rays, the hot stove is starting to heat up, and rumors are beginning to fly. As executives head to Florida for the winter meetings, things generally start to move both in free agency and on the trade market at this time.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 6

Suprise Position Deemed 'Biggest Hole' for Rays to Address This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the winter looking to make some improvements to keep up in the challenging American League East. So far this offseason, the Rays have seen their division get better and better, while Tampa Bay is likely to keep their payroll about the same.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 5

Mariners Seen as Strong Potential Fit for Rays' All-Star Slugger

With the winter meetings just days away, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to be very busy figuring out what’s next for the franchise. So far this offseason, the Rays have been relatively active, especially of late, with a couple of moves.

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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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 5

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.

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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.

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.

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

Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / December 4

Rays Could Move Top Prospect to Second Base if Brandon Lowe Gets Traded

With the winter meetings just days away, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking some ways to improve their team for 2026. Coming into the offseason, there were a couple of notable needs for the Rays.

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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