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Rays outright Coco Montes, release Jacob Waguespack

The Rays announced this afternoon that they’ve assigned infielder Coco Montes outright to Triple-A. In addition, right-hander Jacob Waguespack has been released.

Yandy Diaz News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Yandy Diaz Becomes Available as Tigers Seek a Deadline Impact Bat

According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, after being swept by the Reds last weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays are expected to be active sellers ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Ryan Pepiot News / DRaysBay / July 28

Player of the Series: Ryan Pepiot

Pepiot didn’t allow an earned run over six innings of work The Tampa Bay Rays did not play very well at all during their three game series in Cincinnati as the Reds swept them out of Ohio.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

Rumor: Rays Open to Trading Slugger as Deadline Nears

According to a report from Buster Olney of ESPN, the Tampa Bay Rays are shifting their mindset surrounding the trade deadline. The Rays aren’t playing well, and Olney reports that both Rays’ staffers and rival clubs have been shocked by the recent rough patch.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 27

Rays' Struggles Continue, Get Swept by Reds 2-1 on Sunday

CINCINNATI, Ohio — When things go bad for long stretches in baseball, it's usually a little bit of everything that goes wrong. That's certainly been the case the past month for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 27

Offense Stays Quiet, Rays Get Swept: Reds 2, Rays 1

The Rays get swept for the fourth time this season This Sunday afternoon, the struggling Rays are looking to avoid the sweep in Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati.

Curtis Mead News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 27

Watch: Curtis Mead Adds Huge Contribution in Durham's Win Over Jacksonville

The return to the Durham Bulls for infielder Curtis Mead has been explosive. The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Mead to Durham on July 18, and he was activated a day later.

Shane Baz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 27

My Two Cents: Shane Baz's Road to Recovery Comes Full Circle in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The last time Tampa Bay pitcher Shane Baz spent a summer Sunday in Cincinnati, it might have been the toughest day of his baseball life, The date was July 10, 2022, and Baz — a few weeks removed from his 23rd birthday — was making his sixth start of the season, and his first ever against the Reds.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Rays 'softening' stance on dealing Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe

The Rays have struggled badly in the month of July, with a 6-14 record that has left them just one game over .500 and 2.5 games out of an AL Wild Card spot.

Manuel Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

Rays' talented young pitcher to undergo Tommy John surgery

It’s devastating news for the talented young righty, as he’s been extremely effective when healthy since he joined the Rays’ bullpen.

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Jonny DeLuca News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 26

Rays Gameday (Saturday): Jonny DeLuca 'Excited' To Be Back in Rays' Lineup

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The season was just nine days old when Tampa Bay center fielder Jonny DeLuca strained his right shoulder. He was put on the 10-day injured list on April 7, and the thought at the time was that he wouldn't be out long.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 26

Rays Reunite With Former Prospect in Latest Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired infielder Tristan Gray from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations, the team announced on Saturday. Additionally, the Rays have designated INF/OF Coco Montes for assignment.

Ryan Pepiot News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 26

Rays' Pepiot Set to Experience Massive Full Circle Moment in 22nd Start

On Saturday night, everything is going to come full circle for Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot. Pepiot (6-8, 3.59 ERA) will make his team-leading 22nd start at Great American Ball Park against the Cincinnati Reds, which is a first for Pepiot against a team he spent his childhood watching.

Bob Seymour News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 25

Watch: Durham Bulls' Bob Seymour Has Big-Time Moment on Friday Against Jacksonville

Home runs continue to be second nature for first baseman Bob Seymour of the Triple-A Durham Bulls. Seymour rocked a two-run, 408-foot shot to center field to give the Bulls a 3-1 lead over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, in the bottom of the fifth inning on Friday.

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Ha-seong Kim News / Field Level Media / July 25

Rays SS Ha-Seong Kim (back) placed on IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Kim injured his lower back during Monday's 8-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox and hasn't played since.

Taj Bradley News / Field Level Media / July 24

Rays demote RHP Taj Bradley after rough start

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned right-hander Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham following a poor start Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. Bradley, 24, surrendered four runs on four hits and three walks and only recorded five outs before getting pulled.

Taj Bradley News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Rays pitcher gets demoted minutes after bad start against White Sox

Getting shelled by the Chicago White Sox really did a number on one Tampa Bay Rays pitcher. Rays right-hander Taj Bradley had a horrific start on Wednesday against the White Sox at George M.

Joey Krehbiel News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Tampa Bay Rays Trade RHP Joey Krehbiel for Cash Considerations

The trade deadline season is just above the horizon, and the stove is starting to heat up as the Rays issued a trade to the Kansas City Royals. The Tampa Bay Rays have sent right-handed pitcher Joey Krehbiel to the Royals in exchange for cash considerations.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 23