The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason, and this will be a winter filled with intrigue regarding the direction of the franchise. With new ownership
T.J. Nichols was promoted from High-A Bowling Green to Double-A Montgomery on Tuesday. The former Arizona Wildcat has quickly moved his way up the Rays' farm system after being drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
It was a rollercoaster ride for TJ Nichols during his three-year collegiate career at Arizona from 2021-23, but his upside as a pitcher was clear from the start to MLB scouts. As a true freshman , Nichols made 17 appearances with nine starts to the tune of a 4.77 ERA.
T.J. Nichols had a stellar start and is getting national attention This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday.