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The #Rays believe they have a "potential 20-homer, 40-steal" player in Jacob Melton.

More on the club's approach after acquiring the 25-year-old outfielder in the three-team Brandon Lowe deal this offseason: https://atmlb.com/4qEDgFS

Marc Topkin 🤖1d ago

RE: https://ext.sportsbots.xyz/statuses/2016292873801527642

More here on #Rays stadium situation from our @Colleen_Wright@twitter.com in 🧵

Marc Topkin 🤖1d ago

#Rays have signed LHP Cam Booser to a minor-league deal with camp invite. Booser, 33, has pitched in majors with #RedSox and #WhiteSox, has a 4.28 ERA over 82 relief appearances.

Marc Topkin 🤖1d ago

News from our ⁦@Colleen_Wright@twitter.com⁩:

Proposed #Rays stadium in Tampa has a $2.3 billion price tag.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/01/27/tampa-rays-stadium-economic-impact-study/

Rays stadium at Tampa’s Hillsborough College could cost $2.3 billion

Board members want government leaders to conduct an economic study on the proposal.

Tampa Bay Times

Marc Topkin 🤖1d ago

Four #Rays on ⁦@kileymcd⁩’s Top 100 prospects list for ⁦@espn⁩, though only 1 among the top 80: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47684202/top-100-mlb-prospects-2026-kiley-mcdaniel-konnor-griffin-kevin-mcgonigle-jesus-made

Marc Topkin 🤖2d ago

Four #Rays made ⁦@keithlaw⁩’s top 100 prospects list: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985939/2026/01/26/top-mlb-prospects-2026-keith-law-konnor-griffin/?source=user_shared_article

2026 Top 100 MLB prospects from Keith Law: Pirates’ Konnor Griffin tops the list

Konnor Griffin, the most exciting prospect in the minors since Mike Trout, leads a talented top 100 group heavy on position players.

The Athletic

MLB Trade Rumors 🤖3d ago

The #Mets, #Phillies, #Rays, #Guardians, #Pirates, #Brewers, #Astros, #Athletics, #Padres, HOF talk, Big Thief, and many other topics were discussed during today's MLBTR live chat. The transcript:
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/01/mlbtr-live-chat-102.html

Marc Topkin 🤖3d ago

In trading Brandon Lowe and Josh Lowe and declining Pete Fairbanks’ option, #Rays not only changed their team on the field but in the clubhouse. Now they’ll expect some new additions (and a few returnees) to step up and provide guidance and leadership. https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/01/25/jonathan-aranda-yandy-diaz-junior-caminero-shane-mcclanahan/

Major offseason roster moves will impact Rays off the field as well

Tales | Parting ways with Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe and Pete Fairbanks changed the clubhouse dynamic, but team officials are confident leadership, institutional knowledge will be addressed.

Tampa Bay Times

Marc Topkin 🤖4d ago

Our ⁦@romano_tbtimes@twitter.com⁩ says Best of luck to the #Rays on the latest stadium idea. They’re gonna need it. https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/01/24/best-luck-rays-stadium-idea-theyre-gonna-need-it/