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John Rooney John Rooney Signs MiLB deal with Rays
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 9:39 AM
The Rays signed Rooney (elbow) to a minor-league contract Nov. 15.
Analysis: Rooney elected free agency earlier this month after being removed from the Astros' 40-man roster, and he's quickly landed in a new organization. The lefty reliever had elbow surgery in September, though the specific nature of the procedure and a recovery timeline aren't clear. Rooney made one appearance for Houston but spent most of 2025 at the Triple-A level, holding a 2.56 ERA and 55:24 K:BB over 38.2 frames. |
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Steven Wilson Steven Wilson Joins Rays' bullpen
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 7:42 PM
The White Sox traded Wilson and Yoendrys Gomez to Tampa Bay on Tuesday in exchange for Tanner Murray and Everson Pereira (back), Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Wilson is a veteran reliever who got into a career-high 59 games with Chicago last season, recording a 3.42 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 51:22 K:BB over 55.1 innings. He notched two saves and nine holds but was also charged with seven blown saves. Wilson should bolster Tampa Bay's relief corps but is unlikely to be a high-leverage option for the team. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Shipped to Tampa Bay
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 7:34 PM
The White Sox traded Gomez and Steven Wilson to the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for Everson Pereira (back) and Tanner Murray, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Gomez joined the White Sox last May as a waiver-wire claim from the Dodgers, who had previously claimed him off waivers from the Yankees. The right-hander ended up appearing in 12 contests (including nine starts) for Chicago, posting a 4.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 47:16 K:BB over 48.1 innings. Gomez mostly worked as a starter during his time in the minors, but Tampa Bay may elect to use him out of the bullpen. |
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Jake Fraley Jake Fraley Designated for assignment
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 6:33 PM
The Rays designated Fraley (oblique) for assignment Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Timesreports.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder was claimed off waivers by the Rays in early November but has already lost his place on the 40-man roster. Fraley finished the season on the IL due to an oblique strain and totaled 76 games between Atlanta and Cincinnati. He had a .241/.332/.382 slash line with six home runs and four steals in 217 plate appearances. |
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Christopher Morel Christopher Morel DFA'd by Tampa Bay
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 6:31 PM
The Rays designated Morel for assignment Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Morel played in 105 games for the Rays last season but was inconsistent at the plate with a .219/.289/.396 slash line and 35.7 percent strikeout rate in 105 plate appearances. The 26-year-old clubbed 26 homers with an .821 OPS for the Cubs in 2023 but posted a .651 OPS over the past two seasons. |
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Luis Guerrero Luis Guerrero Dealt to Rays
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 12:32 PM
The Rays acquired Guerrero from the Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for Tristan Gray.
Analysis: Guerrero was outrighted off Boston's 40-man roster last week after passing through waivers unclaimed, but now he's on the move to a new organization. The right-hander holds a 2.63 ERA but a 19:16 K:BB across 27.1 frames covering parts of two major-league seasons. Guerrero has a big arm and the Rays will now be tasked with getting him to throw more strikes, which is something they've had success with as an organization with other hurlers. |
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Brian Van Belle Brian Van Belle Outrighted after clearing waivers
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 1:02 PM
The Rays outrighted Van Belle (elbow) to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
Analysis: Van Belle was diagnosed with a UCL sprain in September, and Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the righty had surgery and will miss all of the 2026 season. It's unclear what specific procedure he had, but if it was Tommy John, it would be the second of his career. Van Belle will remain in the organization while he rehabs. |
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Brian Van Belle Brian Van Belle DFA'd by Tampa Bay
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 5:45 PM
The Rays activated Van Belle (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment Thursday.
Analysis: 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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Bob Seymour Bob Seymour Cut from 40-man roster
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 5:29 PM
The Rays designated Seymour for assignment Thursday.
Analysis: 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 Kameron Misner Booted from 40-man roster
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 5:26 PM
The Rays designated Misner for assignment Thursday.
Analysis: 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. |
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Forrest Whitley Forrest Whitley Has contract selected
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 5:23 PM
The Rays selected Whitley to the major-league roster Thursday.
Analysis: 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 Jake Fraley Claimed by Rays
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 5:03 PM
Tampa Bay claimed Fraley off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday.
Analysis: 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 Brandon Lowe Rays pick up $11.5 million option
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 10:07 AM
The Rays exercised Lowe's $11.5 million option for 2026 on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: 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 Taylor Walls Option exercised, another one added
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 9:48 AM
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.
Analysis: 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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Cole Wilcox Cole Wilcox No longer on 40-man roster
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:45 AM
The Rays designated Wilcox for assignment Monday.
Analysis: 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. |
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Joey Gerber Joey Gerber Cut from 40-man roster
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:43 AM
The Rays designated Gerber for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The Rays are doing some 40-man roster housecleaning and Gerber has lost his spot. The righty reliever made two appearances for Tampa Bay in 2025, allowing one run with a 4:0 K:BB over 4.1 innings. |
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Caleb Boushley Caleb Boushley Removed from 40-man roster
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:41 AM
The Rays designated Boushley for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Boushley was a waiver claim of the Rays in September but never made an appearance for them. He's been outrighted previously, so Boushley will have the ability to elect free agency if he passes through waivers. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Booted from 40-man roster
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:39 AM
The Rays designated Acton for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Acton made one scoreless appearance for the Rays in 2025 but spent virtually all of his time at Triple-A Durham, where he held a 3.68 ERA and 71:27 K:BB over 58.2 frames. The 27-year-old is no longer on the 40-man roster but could stick around in the organization if he passes through waivers. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Activated and DFA'd
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:34 AM
The Rays activated Fairchild (oblique) from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Fairchild missed most of the second half with an oblique strain. While he will be recovered well ahead of spring training, the Rays have elected not to put him back on their 40-man roster. Fairchild is a career .223/.305/.384 hitter across parts of five major-league seasons. |
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Alex Faedo Alex Faedo Designated for assignment
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:30 AM
The Rays activated Faedo (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Faedo never made an appearance at the major-league level for the Rays in 2025, having dealt with shoulder issues before eventually having thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in August. He's eligible for salary arbitration but could be non-tendered if he passes through waivers unclaimed. |
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