
Tampa Bay Rays
NEWS
9:25 AM - Junior Caminero (TB) (back) is starting at third base and batting third in Sunday's spring game against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
4:40 PM - Ian Seymour (TB) Rays optioned Seymour to minor-league camp Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:38 PM - Joe Rock (TB) Rays optioned Rock to minor-league camp Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:36 PM - Yoniel Curet (TB) Rays optioned Curet to minor-league camp Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:26 PM - Junior Caminero (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Caminero (back) is "probably very day-to-day," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:38 PM - Junior Caminero (TB) was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Phillies due to lower-back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:26 PM - Brailer Guerrero (TB) (shoulder) is listed on Tampa Bay's roster for its March 13 Spring Breakout game versus Boston prospects, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:26 AM - Cooper Kinney (TB) (shoulder) is listed as an available bench player for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:39 AM - Drew Rasmussen (TB) threw two scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and one walk in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.
9:30 AM - Carson Williams (TB) went 1-for-4 with a double against the Red Sox in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game.
9:16 AM - Ben Rortvedt (TB) (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
9:13 AM - Joe Boyle (TB) allowed one unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over 2.1 innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox.
11:40 AM - Richie Palacios (TB) could be used at up to six positions during the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:18 AM - Shane Baz (TB) threw three scoreless innings while striking out two, walking one and allowing two hits in Sunday's Grapefruit League game.
9:55 AM - Ben Rortvedt (TB) (shoulder) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Saturday's 10-1 loss to the Mets in Grapefruit League play.
9:09 AM - Logan Driscoll (TB) has been sidelined after rolling his right ankle and will see a doctor Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:23 AM - Xavier Isaac (TB) (elbow) will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
8:33 AM - Jose Caballero (TB) (foot) is in the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:52 AM - Jose Caballero (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Caballero (foot) is "moving around much better" and could return to Grapefruit League play Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:31 PM - Jose Caballero (TB) said after Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Detroit that X-rays on his left foot came back negative, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:43 PM - Jose Caballero (TB) was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Tigers after fouling a ball off his foot, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:54 AM - Ben Rortvedt (TB) will not be allowed to throw for 3-to-4 days after being given an injection in his sore right shoulder Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
10:55 AM - Garrett Acton (TB) (elbow) struck out two and gave up one earned run on one hit over an inning of relief Friday in the Rays' 6-4 loss to the Red Sox.
9:12 AM - Xavier Isaac (TB) is expected to resume hitting in a few days after an MRI on his left elbow came back negative, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:37 AM - Xavier Isaac (TB) will undergo a precautionary MRI on his left elbow, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
9:33 AM - Ben Rortvedt (TB) will be held out of action for a few days with right shoulder soreness, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
9:07 AM - Jamie Westbrook (TB) Rays signed Westbrook to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
10:37 AM - Kodi Whitley (TB) signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Tuesday.
10:58 AM - Alex Faedo (TB) (shoulder) tossed a live batting practice session Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:09 PM - Junior Caminero (TB) slugged a home run Tuesday during a live batting practice session against Rays right-hander Shane Baz, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:18 PM - Eloy Jimenez (TB) lost 25-to-30 pounds over the offseason, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
4:22 PM - Shane McClanahan (TB) will start Opening Day, March 28 against the Rockies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:41 PM - Nate Lavender (TB) Rays placed Lavender on the 60-day injured list Wednesday with a left elbow injury, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sunreports.
2:38 PM - Mason Englert (TB) Rays acquired Englert from the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for left-hander Drew Sommers.
1:26 PM - Shane McClanahan (TB) (elbow) confirmed Wednesday prior to throwing his first bullpen session of the spring that he's 100 percent and will face no restrictions in spring training, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
2:05 PM - Ha-seong Kim (TB) Rays are targeting late May for the season debut of Kim (shoulder), Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:52 PM - Eloy Jimenez (TB) will enter spring training in a competition for the final bench spot on the Rays' roster with Curtis Mead, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:23 PM - Curtis Mead (TB) will enter spring training battling for one of the final bench spots with Eloy Jimenez, Marc Topkin of the Tamp Bay Times reports.
3:23 PM - Connor Seabold (TB) Rays signed Seabold to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:19 PM - Tres Barrera (TB) Rays signed Barrera to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:16 AM - Jonny DeLuca (TB) is projected to begin the 2025 season as the Rays' center fielder, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
6:36 PM - Brandon Eisert (TB) Rays designated Eisert for assignment Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:48 PM - Jonathan Aranda (TB) is expected to see regular at-bats as the Rays' designated hitter while also serving as the backup to Yandy Diaz at first base to begin the 2025 season, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
2:11 PM - Osleivis Basabe (TB) Rays designated Basabe for assignment Monday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
1:41 PM - Alex Faedo (TB) Rays acquired Faedo from the Tigers on Monday in exchange for Enderson Delgado and cash considerations, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
3:29 PM - Xavier Isaac (TB) Rays have extended Isaac an invitation to big-league camp during spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:19 PM - Jonathan Hernandez (TB) Rays signed Hernandez to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:40 PM - Ha-seong Kim (TB) Rays signed Kim (shoulder) to a two-year, $29 million contract Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
2:55 PM - Brandon Eisert (TB) Blue Jays traded Eisert to the Rays on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.
11:30 AM - Taylor Walls (TB) Rays and Walls avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026 on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:43 PM - Ben Rortvedt (TB) Rays and Rortvedt avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.125 million contract Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:19 PM - Shane Baz (TB) and the Rays avoided arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.45 million deal, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
12:53 PM - Zack Littell (TB) and the Rays avoided arbitration Thursday, agreeing to a one-year, $5.72 million contract, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
11:36 AM - Garrett Cleavinger (TB) Rays and Cleavinger avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.2 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
2:54 PM - Joey Krehbiel (TB) Rays signed Krehbiel to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:42 PM - Drew Rasmussen (TB) Rays and Rasmussen avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a two-year, $8 million contract extension, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:39 PM - Coco Montes (TB) Rays signed Montes to a minor-league contract Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:12 PM - Eloy Jimenez (TB) Rays signed Jimenez to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
4:26 PM - Joey Gerber (TB) Rays signed Gerber to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:20 AM - Shane McClanahan (TB) president of baseball operations Erik Neander said on Dec. 10 in an interview on MLB Network that he expects McClanahan (elbow) to throw "150-ish" innings in 2025.
12:37 PM - Joe Boyle (TB) Athletics traded Boyle, Jacob Watters and Will Simpson to the Rays on Saturday in exchange for Jeffrey Springs, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
1:22 PM - Wander Franco (TB) (personal) trial has been postponed from Dec. 12 to June 2, Juan Recio of ESPN.com reports.
4:59 PM - Mike Vasil (TB) Rays acquired Vasil from the Phillies on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
3:15 PM - Jake Brentz (TB) Rays signed Brentz to a minor-league contract Dec. 7.
2:49 PM - Nate Lavender (TB) Rays selected Lavender with the eighth pick in the Rule 5 draft Wednesday, JJ Cooper of Baseball America reports.
1:16 PM - Danny Jansen (TB) Rays agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million contract with Jansen on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
4:25 PM - Eric Orze (TB) Rays acquired Orze from the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for Jose Siri, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
3:01 PM - Jake Mangum (TB) Rays selected Mangum's contract from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:58 PM - Richard Lovelady (TB) Rays designated Lovelady for assignment Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:50 PM - Cole Sulser (TB) Rays and Sulser avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
5:46 PM - Austin Shenton (TB) Rays designated Shenton for assignment Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
5:39 PM - Joe Rock (TB) Rays selected Rock's contract from Triple-A Durham, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
3:57 PM - Wander Franco (TB) (personal) is facing charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm related to his arrest in an altercation in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, Juan Recio of ESPN.com reports.
1:42 PM - Wander Franco (TB) (personal) was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Monday following an altercation Sunday during which guns were drawn, Juan Recio of ESPN.com reports.
3:24 PM - Jacob Waguespack (TB) Rays signed Waguespack (shoulder) to a contract extension Monday.
5:01 PM - Brandon Lowe (TB) Rays exercised Lowe's $10 million club option for 2025 on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:03 PM - Dylan Carlson (TB) went 3-for-4 with an RBI on Sunday against the Red Sox.
5:43 PM - Ryan Pepiot (TB) (8-8) took the loss Sunday against Boston, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out five in four innings.
2:16 PM - Taylor Walls (TB) is absent from Sunday's lineup against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:14 PM - Brandon Lowe (TB) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
7:22 PM - Shane Baz (TB) (4-3) got the win Saturday against the Red Sox. He allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings.
7:19 PM - Shane Baz (TB) (4-3) got the win Saturday against the Red Sox. He allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven.
7:02 PM - Junior Caminero (TB) went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Red Sox.
3:08 PM - Jonny DeLuca (TB) isn't in Tampa Bay's lineup Saturday versus Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:01 PM - Jose Caballero (TB) isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:26 PM - Ben Rortvedt (TB) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Boston.
4:24 PM - Christopher Morel (TB) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Boston.
4:22 PM - Taylor Walls (TB) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.
10:52 AM - Jonny DeLuca (TB) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
10:50 AM - Jose Caballero (TB) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
10:46 AM - Yandy Diaz (TB) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
5:03 PM - Shane McClanahan (TB) manager Kevin Cash said that McClanahan (elbow) touched 94-to-95 mph in a 16-pitch live batting practice session Wednesday at Tropicana Field, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
4:23 PM - Ben Rortvedt (TB) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
4:21 PM - Taylor Walls (TB) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
4:02 PM - Yandy Diaz (TB) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit.
7:41 PM - Ryan Pepiot (TB) (8-7) took the loss Tuesday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out six.
11:44 AM - Santiago Suarez (TB) logged a 4.11 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 115:21 K:BB in 111.2 innings across 23 starts for Single-A Charleston.
11:12 AM - Trevor Harrison (TB) logged a 3.15 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 48 strikeouts and 18 walks in 40 innings across nine starts for Single-A Charleston.
10:55 AM - Josh Lowe (TB) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Detroit.
10:54 AM - Jonathan Aranda (TB) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Detroit.
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