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Kansas City Royals acquire outfielder Kameron Misner from Tampa Bay Rays
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Brian Van Belle - DFA'd by Tampa Bay The Rays activated Van Belle (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment Thursday.
Impact Van Belle suffered a UCL sprain in September, and it's unclear if the injury will be addressed via rest and rehab or surgery. Regardless, the 29-year-old will be placed on waivers. He appeared in four games with Tampa Bay in 2025, marking his first MLB action.
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Rays closer Pete Fairbanks becomes free agent when option declined. Rays keep Brandon Lowe
The Tampa Bay Rays declined an $11 million option on Pete Fairbanks, allowing their closer to become a free agent, while exercising an $11.5 million option on Brandon Lowe4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Nate Lavender - DFA'd by Rays The Rays activated Lavender (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment.
Impact Lavender underwent surgery in late August or early September to remove a bone spur in his left elbow. It's possible he'll be available for the start of spring training. However, he'll be exposed to waivers after Thursday's move. Lavender, who turns 25 in January, has yet to make his MLB debut.
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Bob Seymour - Cut from 40-man roster The Rays designated Seymour for assignment Thursday.
Impact Seymour saw extended big-league action to close the regular season, and he slashed .205/.253/.282 with a 38.6 percent K rate across 83 plate appearances. It was a disappointing MLB debut for the first baseman who launched 30 homers at Triple-A Durham before being called up. He'll now be exposed to waivers, though he could remain with the Rays if he goes unclaimed.
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Kameron Misner - Booted from 40-man roster The Rays designated Misner for assignment Thursday.
Impact Misner will hit waivers after a lackluster 2025 campaign. The outfielder, who turns 28 in January, slashed .213/.273/.345 with a 31.8 percent K rate across 217 big-league plate appearances, and he slashed .210/.333.442 at Triple-A. He should attract some interest on waivers.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Forrest Whitley - Has contract selected The Rays selected Whitley to the major-league roster Thursday.
Impact Whitley struggled in his 12 big-league innings last season, posting a 13.50 ERA and a 2.25 WHIP across appearances with Houston and Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old posted a more palatable 2.60 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP across 55.1 innings at Triple-A Durham, though.
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Jake Fraley - Claimed by Rays Tampa Bay claimed Fraley off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday.
Impact Fraley suffered a right oblique strain in mid-September, and after being exposed to waivers, he'll get a fresh start in Tampa Bay. Fraley slashed .241/.332/.382 during the 2025 season, spending the bulk of the year with Cincinnati before ending the campaign in Atlanta.
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Brandon Lowe - Rays pick up $11.5 million option The Rays exercised Lowe's $11.5 million option for 2026 on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Lowe will stay put after he slashed .256/.307/.477 with 31 home runs and 83 RBI this season for the Rays. The 31-year-old will be entering his walk year in 2026, so he will be a trade candidate if the Rays are not in contention when the deadline arrives.
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Taylor Walls - Option exercised, another one added The Rays exercised Walls' (sports hernia) $2.45 million option for 2026 and added a $3.1 million club option for 2027 on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The new deal covers Walls' remaining years of arbitration eligibility, if the 2027 option is picked up. Walls is a career .195/.286/.298 hitter over parts of five major-league seasons but is regarded as a plus defender. He could compete for the starting shortstop job next season with Carson Williams but could ultimately settle into a utility infielder role. Walls is recovering from sports hernia surgery but is expected to be ready for spring training.
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Mariners make trade with Rays for 6-foot-5 righty who throws 97 MPH | Sporting News Seattle is adding to its depth.
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Braves reveal 2026 spring training schedule The Braves will be back in (spring) action on February 21
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Mets acquire pitcher Joey Gerber in trade with Rays The Mets are taking a flier on a depth arm that spent the last two years in the Rays and Yankees organizations.
NOVEMBER 4 • NYPOST.COM
Mets make their 1st trade of '25 offseason, acquiring reliever Gerber from Rays for cash NEW YORK -- The Mets made their first trade of the offseason on Tuesday, acquiring right-handed reliever Joey Gerber from the Rays for cash,...
NOVEMBER 4 • MLB.COM
Reds trade away hitter to Rays after .290 batting average in Triple-A | Sporting News Cincinnati made a small deal.
NOVEMBER 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rays acquire OF Ryan Vilade from Reds for cash The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Ryan Vilade from the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations on Monday.Vilade, 26, has batted .141 wi...
NOVEMBER 3 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Rays hire Ozzie Timmons as assistant hitting coach The Tampa Bay Rays have hired Ozzie Timmons as assistant hitting coach, the club announced on Monday. Timmons, 55, spent the 2025 season in...
NOVEMBER 3 • MLB.COM
Rays acquire outfielder Vilade in trade with Reds The Rays acquired outfielder Ryan Vilade from the Reds on Monday for cash considerations. Vilade played eight games in 2025 for the Reds and...
NOVEMBER 3 • MLB.COM
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 u...
NOVEMBER 3 • SI.COM
Cole Wilcox - No longer on 40-man roster The Rays designated Wilcox for assignment Monday.
Impact Wilcox made his major-league debut this season with the Rays, getting roughed up for seven runs (three earned) over one inning in his lone appearance. The 26-year-old will go through the waivers process and could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
