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Rays news: Tampa Bay makes option decisions on Taylor Walls, Brandon Lowe

After missing the playoffs for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays are now plotting out their offseason. Those plans started with a pair of crucial contract decisions.

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Rays Make Easy Decision Regarding Option of All-Star Slugger

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting prepared for what could be a wild offseason for the franchise with the potential to shake things up a bit. In 2025, this was a team that was a contender in the first half of the year, in what became one of the most challenging divisions in baseball this year.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Rays to exercise option on two-time All-Star

The Rays have informed second baseman Brandon Lowe that they’ll exercise his $11.5MM club option for the 2026 season, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

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Taylor Walls News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Rays exercise option on veteran infielder

The Rays and infielder Taylor Walls are in agreement on a deal for the 2026 season.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 6

Former MLB Exec Says Rays and Royals Are Perfect Trade Partners for One Simple Reason

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be active this offseason, seeking upgrades at multiple spots on their roster. One position that they are once again looking to improve is catcher.

Maykel Coret News / DRaysBay / November 6

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Maykel Coret

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.

Luis Robert News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 6

Hypothetical Trade Package Sends Luis Robert Jr. to Rays To Fill Outfield Need

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be seeking upgrades at a few spots in their lineup this offseason. One position that could really use some improvements offensively is in the outfield.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 5

Dodgers Seen as Potential Fit for Rays Relief Pitcher This Winter

The Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason has officially started, and they have already been an active team with some minor moves being completed. While the Rays have been active early on, they could really shake things up for not only their team but the entire league, depending on the direction that they wish to go.

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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 5

Rays Trade Pitcher Recently Designated for Assignment to Mariners

The Tampa Bay Rays made a flurry of roster moves recently to clear space on their 40-man roster for players who needed to be activated off the 60-day injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 5

Even With New Ownership Rays Are Unlikely To Pursue Megadeal With Top Free Agent

The Tampa Bay Rays have already undergone some major changes this offseason. A few weeks ago, it was announced that a new ownership group was taking over the franchise.

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Cole Wilcox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Mariners acquire Cole Wilcox from Rays

The Mariners have acquired right-hander Cole Wilcox from the Rays in exchange for cash considerations, per announcements from both clubs. The righty had been designated for assignment by the Rays earlier in the week.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 5

Rays Rightfully on the Rise in MLB Power Rankings Heading Into Offseason

The 2025 MLB season wasn’t overly successful for the Tampa Bay Rays. It was the first time since 2016 that they failed to win at least 80 games in a 162-game campaign, going 77-85.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 5

Rays Predicted to Send Two Stars to Mariners in Blockbuster Trade

The offseason has officially started for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the franchise will be excited about the new era that they are entering. With new ownership

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 5

Yankees Signing Top Free Agent Would Make Things More Challenging for Rays

The offseason has started for the Tampa Bay Rays, and they have already started to make some moves. This is going to be a team that is interesting to watch with the potential of them being very active this winter in a couple of different areas.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 4

Rays Surprisingly Mentioned As Potential Trade Suitor for Former White Sox All-Star

There have already been a lot of trade rumors involving the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason. It isn’t too surprising, given the cycle the team has followed essentially since their inception.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5

Yankees offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker

The New York Yankees learned a hard truth this postseason: building an offense around pure power doesn’t always lead to consistent run production. Against elite playoff pitching, that approach often produces more strikeouts than scoring.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 4

Rays Trade Relief Pitcher With Strong Strikeout Numbers to Mets for Cash

With the offseason getting going for the Tampa Bay Rays, they have already started to make some moves this winter. Coming into the offseason, the Rays were certainly a team to watch with a number of potential directions that they could go in.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 4

Rays Relief Pitcher Seen As Most Likely Player to Be Traded This Offseason

The offseason has started up for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the team is going to be an interesting one to monitor. Following a disappointing second half of the year, the Rays will be focused on having a good winter and improving the team.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Rays Cut Ties With 6 Players In Offseason Roster Shakeup

The Major League Baseball offseason is beginning in earnest, and the Tampa Bay Rays have quickly begun a roster overhaul. Every team typically ends the season with a handful of players on the 60-day injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Rays Grab 3-Year Veteran Outfielder In Puzzling First Trade Of MLB Offseason

We're off to the races with the Major League Baseball offseason. Free agents have officially hit the open market, though they have to wait until Thursday to sign with new teams.

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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Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / November 2

Rays Lose 29-Year-Old Infielder To Free Agency After Short Stint

The Tampa Bay Rays' season has been over for a month at this point, but the offesason business can truly begin later this week. Five days after the World Series concludes (which happened on Sunday), teams can begin signing major league free agents.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Young Rays Pitcher Could Be a Depth Option or a Real Starter

The Tampa Bay Rays have long been blessed with a deep pitching staff. Think about some of the great hurlers to wear a Rays uniform over the years. David Price.

Junior Caminero News / Just Baseball / October 28

Let’s Appreciate What Junior Caminero Just Did

Coming into 2025, expectations were lofty for the 21-year-old Junior Caminero. With just 213 MLB plate appearances to his name before this year, the former consensus top-five prospect would get his first chance to display his Zeus-like power in a full season.