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Garrett Cleavinger - Will be part of closer committee Cleavinger, Griffin Jax and Edwin Uceta are expected to be part of a closer-by-committee for the Rays in 2026, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays elected to decline Pete Fairbanks' $11 million option, and the plan for now is to fill that ninth-inning vacancy with multiple players. Cleavinger had the best season of his career in 2025, holding a 2.35 ERA and 82:18 K:BB over 61.1 innings. The lefty has neutral splits, so he should not be at a matchups disadvantage when it comes to who manager Kevin Cash chooses to deploy in save situations.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Rays let him walk but now three teams want to fix Pete Fairbanks | Sporting News The Rays bailed, yet contenders think they can unlock his ceiling again.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB insider recommends Rays make shocking trade to take advantage of thin hitter market | Sporting News Brandon Lowe has continuously come up in trade rumors for the Tampa Bay Rays in recent years, and this year could be as good as any for the...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

One big question for the Rays ahead of Winter Meetings - is there enough starting pitching? TAMPA -- The Rays have plenty of starting pitchers on their roster. They have some upside to dream on, especially with the expected return o...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • MLB.COM

Former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde hired as Rays senior adviser of baseball operations

Former Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been hired by the Tampa Bay Rays as senior adviser of baseball operations

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants could be ideal fit for Rays' 31 home run second baseman | Sporting News San Francisco received lackluster offensive production at second base last season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Athletics linked to Rays for trade of two-time All-Star infielder | Sporting News The Athletics could be a good landing spot for a Rays versatile infielder.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: Blue Jays, Marlins among teams interested in Pete Fairbanks Holiday bargain shoppers alert: right-hander Pete Fairbanks may not be available for much longer. Fairbanks, whose $11 million player option...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Rays rumor lands Hall of Famer's grandson as free agent signing | Sporting News Tampa Bay would be a fascinating landing spot for this last name.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

All the places the Rays have called their home away from home ST. PETERSBURG -- As the club’s new owners are looking for their “forever home,” the Rays’ excitement is building for their return to Tropic...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

Rays Are Excelling at Squeezing Most out of Low-Budget Roster The Tampa Bay Rays are at a major disadvantage when it comes to roster construction compared to their rivals in the American League East. Th...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Xavier Isaac - Underwent brain surgery in July Isaac revealed Friday that he underwent brain surgery in July, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Isaac's last game at Double-A Montgomery came on June 25, but he had asked the Rays not to divulge details of his medical status during the season. However, Isaac revealed the cause of his absence in an Instagram post Friday, noting that the brain surgery was "life-saving." Isaac recently attended a hitting camp and is expected to be 100 percent for the start of spring training. The first baseman slashed .201/.366/.446 with nine home runs in 41 contests for Montgomery in 2025 and will likely need another full year of seasoning in the minors in 2026.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay in talks to add former O's manager Hyde in front office role (source) TAMPA -- The Rays are working to add former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to their baseball operations department, a source told MLB.com on W...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • MLB.COM

Ex-Orioles manager Brandon Hyde expected to join Rays' coaching staff | Sporting News Hyde managed the Orioles from 2019-2025.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tampa Bay Rays sign outfielder Jake Fraley to $3 million, 1-year contract

After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays have signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a $3 million, one-year contract

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Rays urged to sign $115.5 million three-time All-Star to upgrade from Nick Fortes, appease MLB | Sporting News This would be a good precedent for Tampa Bay to set.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays seal reunion with Fraley, who joins crowded OF on 1-year deal TAMPA -- In the span of three weeks, Jake Fraley has come and gone and come back to the Rays. The Rays on Tuesday officially re-signed Frale...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Jake Fraley - Back with Rays on one-year deal The Rays re-signed Fraley to a one-year contract Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays non-tendered Fraley last week, but he's now back on a new one-year pact. Fraley has never had more than 382 plate appearances in a major-league season, in part due to injury issues but also due to the left-handed hitter's career .508 OPS versus lefty pitchers. The 30-year-old does have a career .261/.344/.432 batting line against righties, though, and will be part of Tampa Bay's outfield mix in 2026.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rays help community with Thanksgiving 'takeover' TAMPA -- Whenever an issue arises, Feeding Tampa Bay president and CEO Thomas Mantz can count on the Rays reaching out to offer their help q...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Daniel Vellojin - Inks pact with Tampa Bay Vellojin signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Thursday.

Impact Vellojin spent the 2025 campaign with High-A Bowling Green, slashing .195/.305/.311 with six home runs, 32 RBI, four stolen bases and 30 runs in 76 games. He figures to begin 2026 at Double-A Montgomery after rejoining Tampa Bay's farm system.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

From Iwamura's leap to a season-opening streak, these are the Rays' 10 best on-field moments ST. PETERSBURG -- Two moments defined the first successful era of Tampa Bay baseball, two iconic images that will live forever in the hearts...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • MLB.COM

Angels' could have answer for outfield depth in Rays' recent roster cut While fans of every team, the Angels included, wait and hope patiently for their newest star players to come in free agency or via trade, th...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Skubal to Mets? Framber by the Bay? Bold (but feasible) Hot Stove predictions Eight months have passed since I used this space to make bold predictions for the 2025 MLB season, including but not limited to: • The Phill...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Rays non-tender Morel, Fraley, avoid arb with Sulser; 12 others tendered contracts ST. PETERSBURG -- Friday’s non-tender deadline came and went without any surprises from the Rays. Tampa Bay officially non-tendered outfield...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Rays sign Cardinals' former 1st-round pick to free agent contract | Sporting News Tampa Bay added a guy with some talent.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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