Tampa Bay Rays

77-85
4th in AL East
NEWS
Sat, Mar 21, 2026

3:08 PM - Ryan Vilade (TB) Kevin Cash said Saturday that Vilade will be on the Rays' Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:18 AM - Cam Booser (TB) Rays informed Booser on Saturday that he won't be included on the team's Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:49 AM - Gavin Lux (TB) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins due to right shoulder discomfort, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

3:47 PM - Justyn-Henry Malloy (TB) Rays optioned Malloy to minor-league camp Friday.

3:40 PM - Joe Boyle (TB) Rays assigned Boyle to minor-league camp Friday.

3:36 PM - Richie Palacios (TB) Rays optioned Palacios to minor-league camp Friday.

9:17 AM - Taylor Walls (TB) received a cortisone injection in his right oblique and is expected to be sideline at least 3-to-4 weeks, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

1:29 PM - Alexander Alberto (TB) cleared waivers and was returned to the Rays on Thursday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

11:15 AM - Carson Williams (TB) is back with the Rays in big-league camp Thursday and could begin the season as the club's primary shortstop since Taylor Walls is out with an oblique injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:14 AM - Taylor Walls (TB) will open the season on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right oblique, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

4:01 PM - Jacob Melton (TB) Rays optioned Melton to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

3:58 PM - Carson Williams (TB) Rays optioned Williams to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

10:18 AM - Ben Williamson (TB) has impressed manager Kevin Cash this spring with his ability to handle second base and shortstop in addition to his burgeoning power, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

9:14 AM - Shane McClanahan (TB) struck out seven and walked two without allowing a hit or a run in 3.2 innings Sunday against the Pirates.

Sun, Mar 15, 2026

5:06 PM - Jake Woodford (TB) Rays reassigned Woodford to minor-league camp Sunday.

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

11:41 AM - Edwin Uceta (TB) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:06 AM - Griffin Jax (TB) has given up one run on four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk across 4.2 combined innings between the Grapefruit League and World Baseball Classic this spring.

10:49 AM - Garrett Cleavinger (TB) has given up one hit with one strikeout and no walks over two scoreless Grapefruit League appearances. He also struck out one in a scoreless frame for Team United States in the World Baseball Classic.

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

9:15 AM - Richie Palacios (TB) (back) will start at third base and bat eighth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:12 AM - Yandy Diaz (TB) (hand) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Friday's Grapefruit League tilt versus the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

4:01 PM - Joe Rock (TB) Rays optioned Rock to minor-league camp Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:58 PM - Jesse Scholtens (TB) Rays optioned Scholtens to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:53 PM - Victor Mesa Jr. (TB) Rays optioned Mesa to minor-league camp Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:53 PM - Andrew Wantz (TB) Rays reassigned Wantz to minor-league camp Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:13 AM - Richie Palacios (TB) manager Kevin Cash said that Palacios (back) could return to the Grapefruit League lineup as soon as Friday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:09 AM - Yandy Diaz (TB) manager Kevin Cash said he expects Diaz (hand) to return to the Grapefruit League lineup Friday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

11:28 AM - Cedric Mullins (TB) manager Kevin Cash said he expects Mullins (back) to return to the Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:25 AM - Chandler Simpson (TB) manager Kevin Cash said that he expects Simpson (hamstring) to return to the Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sun, Mar 08, 2026

7:44 PM - Jake Fraley (TB) went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

5:23 PM - Dominic Keegan (TB) Rays optioned Keegan to minor-league camp Sunday.

5:21 PM - Alex Cook (TB) Rays optioned Cook to minor-league camp Sunday.

11:18 AM - Victor Mesa Jr. (TB) (hamstring) will make his Grapefruit League debut Sunday against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:19 AM - Cedric Mullins (TB) manager Kevin Cash said that Mullins is "doing better" in his recovery from back tightness and will take part in an on-field workout Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:14 AM - Yandy Diaz (TB) Kevin Cash said that Diaz has been out of the Rays' Grapefruit League lineup since Tuesday due to a sore left hand, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Mar 07, 2026

2:46 PM - Gavin Lux (TB) Kevin Cash said Saturday that he expects Lux (upper body) to make his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:36 PM - Chandler Simpson (TB) has been held out of Grapefruit League games since Wednesday due to renewed tightness in his left hamstring, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

4:10 PM - Jadher Areinamo (TB) Rays optioned Areinamo (hamstring) to minor-league camp Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:48 AM - Gavin Lux (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Lux (upper body) has "had three really good days" and is on track for his Grapefruit League debut early next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:40 AM - Richie Palacios (TB) is currently sidelined with lower-back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:36 AM - Cedric Mullins (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Mullins (back) is feeling better but is "probably not going to play for a little bit," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wed, Mar 04, 2026

1:25 PM - Cedric Mullins (TB) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus Team Netherlands due to lower-back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mon, Mar 02, 2026

11:43 AM - Steven Wilson (TB) said Sunday that his lower back has responded well to an injection, and he hopes to be ready to make his season debut shortly after Opening Day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:36 AM - Theo Gillen (TB) (undisclosed) played three innings in center field and drew an eight-pitch walk in his lone plate appearance in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta in Grapefruit League play.

Sun, Mar 01, 2026

7:11 PM - Nick Fortes (TB) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

12:33 PM - Xavier Isaac (TB) made his Grapefruit League debut in Saturday's 12-3 loss to the Tigers, playing five innings at first base while going 1-for-2 with a base hit.

8:40 AM - Jacob Melton (TB) (thumb) is starting in center field and batting second in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Feb 28, 2026

8:29 AM - Taylor Walls (TB) (oblique) will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

10:38 AM - Steven Wilson (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Wilson is dealing with back issues and will not be ready for Opening Day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

8:57 AM - Chandler Simpson (TB) (hamstring) is starting in left field and batting sixth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

12:18 PM - Shane McClanahan (TB) (triceps) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:28 AM - Jacob Melton (TB) was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Red Sox due to a slightly sore left thumb, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

9:53 AM - Gavin Lux (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Lux has been held out of Grapefruit League games due to "overall spring training soreness," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:50 AM - Chandler Simpson (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Simpson (hamstring) is tentatively slated to make his Grapefruit League debut Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

11:53 AM - Jadher Areinamo (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Areinamo is slated to undergo further imaging on his right hamstring in the coming days and will likely miss "a little bit" of time, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:58 AM - Taylor Walls (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Walls (oblique) "came in feeling really good today" and could return to Grapefruit League action later this week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

2:23 PM - Jadher Areinamo (TB) was pulled from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh due to right hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:25 PM - Taylor Walls (TB) was removed from the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game versus Pittsburgh due to oblique tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

8:29 AM - Taylor Walls (TB) (sports hernia) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

11:50 AM - Shane McClanahan (TB) (triceps) threw live batting practice Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

10:22 AM - Jonny DeLuca (TB) (hamstring/quad) will start in center field and bat seventh during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

8:59 AM - Edwin Uceta (TB) MRI on Uceta's shoulder revealed inflammation and what looks like a slight impingement, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

11:22 AM - Edwin Uceta (TB) underwent an MRI on his injured right shoulder Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:01 AM - Chandler Simpson (TB) will not play in the Rays' first several Grapefruit League games due to a tight left hamstring, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

12:58 PM - Edwin Uceta (TB) manager Kevin Cash said that Uceta (shoulder) will visit the doctor after he "didn't feel great" the longer he played catch Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:24 AM - Drew Rasmussen (TB) Rays have named Rasmussen their Opening Day starter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

6:33 PM - Richie Palacios (TB) will see some time at third base during spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

10:01 AM - Edwin Uceta (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Sunday that Uceta arrived at camp with a slightly "cranky shoulder" and won't be available to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic as a result, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

6:14 PM - Manuel Rodriguez (TB) Rays placed Rodriguez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Mon, Feb 09, 2026

1:24 PM - Shane McClanahan (TB) pitching coach Kyle Snyder said Monday that McClanahan (triceps) has looked "really, really good" this offseason and is being "totally built up to start with the expectation" he'll be in Tampa Bay's rotation, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

11:43 AM - Nick Martinez (TB) Rays signed Martinez on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Fri, Feb 06, 2026

3:51 PM - Brett Wisely (TB) Rays designated Wisely for assignment on Friday, the team announced.

2:51 PM - Victor Mesa Jr. (TB) Rays claimed Mesa off waivers from the Marlins on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

2:35 PM - Edwin Uceta (TB) will earn $1.525 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Rays, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Feb 02, 2026

9:38 PM - Ken Waldichuk (TB) was designated for assignment by the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

5:18 PM - Ben Williamson (TB) Rays acquired Williamson from the Mariners on Monday as part of a three-team trade involving the Cardinals, Adam Jude of Seattle Times reports.

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

1:57 PM - Cam Booser (TB) Rays signed Booser to a minor-league contract Monday.

Fri, Jan 16, 2026

1:23 PM - Gavin Lux (TB) president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Friday that Lux will be the team's primary second baseman this season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

6:04 PM - Osvaldo Bido (TB) Rays designated Bido for assignment Monday.

6:01 PM - Tsung-Che Cheng (TB) Rays designated Cheng for assignment Monday.

5:58 PM - Ken Waldichuk (TB) Rays acquired Waldichuk and Brett Wisely from Atlanta on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

5:51 PM - Brett Wisely (TB) Rays acquired Wisely and Ken Waldichuk from Atlanta on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

4:41 PM - Bryan Baker (TB) agreed to a one-year, $1.275 million contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

4:05 PM - Kevin Kelly (TB) agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

4:00 PM - Josh Lowe (TB) agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:54 PM - Ryan Pepiot (TB) agreed to a one-year, $3.025 million contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:10 PM - Richie Palacios (TB) signed a one-year, $945,000 contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:01 PM - Steven Wilson (TB) signed a one-year, $1.52 million contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

2:55 PM - Nick Fortes (TB) signed a one-year, $2.535 million contract with the Rays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

1:23 PM - Griffin Jax (TB) agreed to a one-year, $3.565 million contract with the Rays on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:44 PM - Garrett Cleavinger (TB) agreed to a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the Rays on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:22 AM - Tsung-Che Cheng (TB) Rays claimed Cheng off waivers from the Pirates on Wednesday.

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

6:06 PM - Brian Van Belle (TB) Belle (elbow) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:07 AM - Edward Olivares (TB) Rays signed Olivares to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:01 AM - Blake Sabol (TB) Rays signed Sabol to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Jan 06, 2026

10:12 AM - Justyn-Henry Malloy (TB) Rays acquired Malloy from the Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

2:29 PM - Osvaldo Bido (TB) Rays claimed Bido off waivers from Atlanta on Friday.

2:11 PM - Jacob Melton (TB) Rays acquired Melton and Anderson Brito from the Astros on Friday in a three-team trade that sent Mike Burrows to the Astros and Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery to the Pirates, Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of Athletic report.

1:41 PM - Michael Forret (TB) Rays acquired Forret, Slater de Brun, Caden Bodine, Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A pick from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for Shane Baz, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

4:12 PM - Shane McClanahan (TB) Rays and McClanahan (triceps) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

9:40 AM - Steven Matz (TB) president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Tuesday that Matz will be given a chance to open the season in the rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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