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MLB Free Agency Buzz: Dodgers Make Coaching Change; Nationals Extend OF

The latest free agency buzz and news from the MLB offseason.

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MLB Free Agency Buzz: Dodgers Make Coaching Change; Nationals Extend OF

Levi Stoudt - Signs minor-league deal with Tampa Stoudt (undisclosed) inked a minor-league deal with the Rays on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Stoudt combined to record a 0.79 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in 17 appearances, including two starts, between Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley while with the Phillies organization. Stoudt last pitched June 7 before suffering an undisclosed injury. The right-handed pitcher's deal with Tampa Bay includes an invitation to major-league spring training, and he'll look to earn a spot on the team's 40-man roster ahead of the 2027 campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phillies lose pitcher to Rays three days into free agency The right-hander didn't allow a run in 2026.

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Edwin Uceta - Recovering from shoulder surgery Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Tuesday that Uceta underwent arthroscopic right shoulder surgery in October and will be shelved for at least the first coupl...

Impact Uceta pitched in only four rehab games in 2026 because of a right shoulder impingement and subscapularis strain. He tried unsuccessfully to rehab the injury before eventually going under the knife. Uceta pitched high-leverage innings for the Rays in 2024 and 2025 and could do so again, but it's no guarantee he'll be the same pitcher post-op.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Miz among 4 members of World Series champion Brewers who are finalists for major BBWAA awards

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among four members of the World Series champions who are finalists for baseball’s biggest individual awards

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jack Suwinski - Added to 40-man roster The Rays selected Suwinski's contract from Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Impact Suwinski was acquired from the Dodgers in exchange for Hunter Feduccia and Jacob Kmatz at the trade deadline in August. In 37 games with Triple-A Durham, Suwinski slashed .231/.296/.300 with one home run, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored, six stolen bases and an 11:38 BB:K across 143 plate appearances. He'll compete for a role with the big-league club during spring training.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Alberto - Added to 40-man roster The Rays selected Alberto's contract from Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Impact The White Sox selected Alberto in the Rule 5 Draft last winter but returned him to the Rays in March. He split the 2026 season between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham, posting a combined 3.43 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 72:25 K:BB across 60.1 innings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls - Has option picked up The Rays exercised Walls' $3.1 million club option for the 2027 season Monday.

Impact Fresh off winning the American League Gold Glove at shortstop, Walls will be back with the Rays next season. A liability at the plate, slashed an ugly .222/.309/.298 with two home runs, 36 RBI, 60 runs scored, 21 stolen bases and a 45:105 BB:K across 433 plate appearances during the 2026 regular season. He then went 4-for-39 with no extra-base hits during Tampa Bay's postseason run.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox, Diamondbacks Lead 2026 MLB Gold Glove Winners With Three Each

Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta have each won their fourth Gold Gloves.

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Red Sox, Diamondbacks Lead 2026 MLB Gold Glove Winners With Three Each

AL champion Rays pick up $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen for 2027

The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Rays make Drew Rasmussen decision days after World Series defeat After a tough end to the 2026 postseason, the Rays have made a decision on their ace.

NOVEMBER 1 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Yandy Díaz - Option vests for 2027 The Rays have formalized the completion of Diaz's $13 million vesting option for 2027, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz's contract became eligible to vest when Diaz reached 500 plate appearances in August, but he also needed to finish the campaign healthy for the option to kick in. That indeed happened, and the veteran slugger will now be under contract for $13 million next season. Diaz had another strong campaign in 2026, posting a .293/.359/.446 slash line with 22 home runs, 93 runs, 85 RBI and three stolen bases over 154 regular-season games. He batted .333 with two homers in the ALCS to help lead Tampa Bay to the World Series, though he went just 3-for-20 with only one RBI in five games against Milwaukee as the Rays fell short of the title.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rasmussen - Rays exercise option The Rays exercised Rasmussen's $20 million club option for the 2027 season Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Rasmussen made 30 starts in the regular season and spent fewer than 45 days on the injured list in 2026, triggering escalators that elevated the value of his option from $8 million to $20 million. Even at an increased price, the Rays' decision to bring the 31-year-old back for another season was likely easy, as he posted a 2.67 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 172 regular-season innings. He also allowed just seven runs in 28.2 frames during the postseason while helping the Rays secure their second American League pennant in seven seasons.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers vs Rays: 2026 World Series MINI-MOVIE | MLB on FOX

Brewers vs Rays: 2026 World Series MINI-MOVIE | MLB on FOX

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How to buy Brewers Championship Parade gear: 2026 World Series t-shirts, hats, and more The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions, and the city is ready to celebrate its long-awaited title with a championship parade honor...

OCTOBER 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Tampa Bay Rays proved their brand of baseball can overcome a low payroll

Once the sting of a World Series defeat lessens, the Tampa Bay Rays will be able to appreciate their journey from nearly being homeless to playing for a championship

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Dominican appeals court revokes Wander Franco pardon in sex abuse case

An appeals court in the Dominican Republic has revoked a judicial pardon for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Milwaukee is closing schools for the Brewers' long-awaited World Series title parade Friday

Milwaukee could come to a standstill as fans celebrate the Brewers’ first World Series title

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Brewers Win FIRST-EVER World Series Title! Jeter, Papi & A-Rod REACT to Historic Postseason Run

Brewers Win FIRST-EVER World Series Title! Jeter, Papi & A-Rod REACT to Historic Postseason Run

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

Tampa Bay Rays Manager Kevin Cash Reflects On Falling Short in World Series Loss vs Brewers

Tampa Bay Rays Manager Kevin Cash Reflects On Falling Short in World Series Loss vs Brewers

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

Drew Rasmussen - Takes loss in Game 5 Rasmussen was charged with the loss in Game 5 of the World Series against the Brewers on Wednesday. He gave up one run on two hits with four strikeouts and no walks over four innin...

Impact Pitching on short rest after Tampa Bay avoided a sweep Tuesday, Rasmussen gave his club a chance in Game 5 with four strong innings, but the Rays offense never found any traction. The right-hander surrendered just seven runs with a 31:5 K:BB across 28.2 innings during the playoffs. Rasmussen has a $20 million club option for 2027, which the Rays are likely to exercise after he posted a 2.67 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 174:32 K:BB over a career-high 172 innings during the regular season.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

A tough ending to a very impressive season. Rays Manager Kevin Cash joins Ken Rosenthal after the Game 5 loss.

A tough ending to a very impressive season. Rays Manager Kevin Cash joins Ken Rosenthal after the Game 5 loss.

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

Brewers vs Rays World Series Game 5 Highlights | MLB on FOX

Brewers vs Rays World Series Game 5 Highlights | MLB on FOX

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

All the highlights from the game the Brewers won their first World Series Championship!

All the highlights from the game the Brewers won their first World Series Championship!

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS