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The Tampa Bay Rays have activated left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger and added him to their World Series roster, with right-hander Brody Hopkins removed in the corresponding move, via the MLB transaction log.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / October 12

Tampa Bay Rays ALCS roster finalized

The rosters are out for the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. The Rays look to keep the good times rolling after sweeping the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series as they’ve kept the group of 26 players mostly the same.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 12

2026 Transactions: Rays, Guardians Made Moves Ahead of ALCS

Both the Guardians and Rays had to finalize their ALCS rosters on October 12. The two clubs each made one substitution. Cleveland added a pitcher with both starting and relieving experience, while the Rays added Brody Hopkins, who has one of the hardest baseballs in the game right now.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 18

Rays Have Emerging Star in Bullpen With Brody Hopkins

The Tampa Bay Rays have had to dig incredibly deep into their pitching depth during the 2026 season. After receiving excellent injury luck in 2025, the team’s fortunes have done a complete 180-degree turn in 2026.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 14

Analyzing the Brody Hopkins debut

Rays pitching prospect made his Major League debut this weekend against the Astros. His stuff was electric and his command was better than expected. He could be an impact reliever during the final two weeks of the regular season and into October.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Rays To Select Brody Hopkins

The Rays will be selecting right-hander Brody Hopkins’ contract before today’s game with the Astros. WCIV’s Scott Eisberg was the first to report the news after being informed by none other than Hopkins’ father. Corresponding moves will need to be made to make room for Hopkins on both the Rays’ active roster and the 40-man roster.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 11

Rays Prospect Lighting up Radar Gun as Relief Pitcher

The top pitching prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays’ farm system, Brody Hopkins, showed impressive stuff in his most recent relief outing for Triple-A Durham.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 29

Rays Pitching Prospect Duo Adjusting Well to Relief Roles

With each passing day, the Tampa Bay Rays are moving closer and closer to locking in a playoff spot in the American League. Entering play on Aug. 29, their Magic Number to be part of the playoff field was down to 14 after defeating the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of their three-game set.

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

Rays Might Be Making Change To Top Pitching Prospect’s Role

The Tampa Bay Rays are well known for their ability to develop and get the most out of pitchers on the mound. Time and time again, they have helped hurlers take their performance to another level.

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Rays' Top Pitching Prospect Dropping in MLB Top 100 Is Concerning

The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the best teams in baseball to start the season, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Coming into the year, expectations for the Rays were a bit low.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / March 11

The Next Top Pitching Prospect: Brody Hopkins

MLB prospecting is in a great place. We have a generational talent in Konnor Griffin eyeing an Opening Day debut. Our number two-ranked prospect, Kevin McGonigle, is in a similar boat.

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Rays' Talented Prospect With High Ceiling Could Become Front-End Starter

With the start of spring training right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will be excited to see what some of their young players will be able to do. This winter, the Rays undoubtedly came in hoping to improve the team and get back into the playoffs in 2026.