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Here are the Rays' 2025 Top 30 prospects PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- If you want to get a sense of what the Rays do well, and how they’ve managed to stay competitive in the highly compe...
Richie Palacios - Set for versatile role Palacios could be used at up to six positions during the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Palacios had a strong performance in Sunday's Grapefruit League game, collecting two hits in three at-bats -- including a double. Manager Kevin Cash also noted Palacios's strong play in right field, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He may not have a regular starting role at one position, though Palacios's defensive versatility should mean he remains in the lineup several days each week.
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Shane Baz - Throws 50 pitches in spring debut Baz threw three scoreless innings while striking out two, walking one and allowing two hits in Sunday's Grapefruit League game.
Impact The outing was Baz's spring debut, and he threw 50 pitches -- 33 of which went for strikes. His velocity was also excellent, as he hit 100.6 mph with his first pitch of the game, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Baz will presumably be in the big-league rotation to begin the season, though Topkin did note the team has not committed to its five starters at this point in spring.
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Ben Rortvedt - Returns to action as DH on Saturday Rortvedt (shoulder) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Saturday's 10-1 loss to the Mets in Grapefruit League play.
Impact Rortvedt played for the first time since receiving an injection in his sore right shoulder early last week, though he was limited to a non-defensive role. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Rortvedt will be available off the bench again Monday versus Atlanta, but if called upon to play, the 27-year-old will most likely replace starting designated hitter Eloy Jimenez. According to MLB.com, the Rays are targeting Thursday's game versus the Phillies for Rortvedt's return to catching duty, assuming his throwing is no longer compromised by the shoulder issue.
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Logan Driscoll - Seeing doctor about ankle Driscoll has been sidelined after rolling his right ankle and will see a doctor Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Driscoll is on the 40-man roster, but as Topkin notes, Driscoll likely was headed to Triple-A to start the year regardless of health. He slashed .288/.362/.468 with seven home runs in 72 minor-league games a season ago.
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Junior Caminero - Showing pop in spring Caminero went 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
Impact Caminero's hype has grown throughout the winter, as he first delivered a 1.003 OPS across 35 plate appearances in the Dominican Winter League. He now has three home runs across 16 plate appearances in spring training with one of his long balls Sunday jumping off the bat at 109.3 mph, per Adam Berry of MLB.com. Caminero held his own across 177 plate appearances in the majors in 2024 by posting a .723 OPS, but he's showing the potential to improve upon those results in 2025.
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Xavier Isaac - Rejoins spring lineup Isaac (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.
Impact He'll see his first spring game action since Feb. 21, after a sore left elbow had limited him in recent workouts. Though the elbow issue no longer seems to be affecting Isaac at the dish, it's unclear when he'll be able to complete his throwing program and resume playing first base and in the outfield. In any case, Isaac doesn't look like he'll require a season-opening stint on Double-A Montgomery's injured list since he'll be able to serve as a DH until he's fully healthy.
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Mets prospect Tidwell hurls immaculate frame against Rays PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- When Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell walked off the mound after his second and final inning Saturday afternoon,...
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Mets' Luisangel Acuña exits spring game after hit by pitch New York Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña exited Saturday’s spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being hit by a pitch. During...
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Mets' Jose Siri Blasts HR in Spring Training Game Against Former Team Jose Siri, who joined the New York Mets via a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays over the offseason, went yard Saturday for his second home run o...
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Yankees spent millions upgrading their spring training facility, and relocated Rays couldn't be happier - The Boston Globe The Rays play at Steinbrenner Field to open the season on March 28 against the Rockies.
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José Caballero - In Saturday's lineup Caballero (foot) is in the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact After fouling a pitch off his foot Thursday, Caballero was sent for X-rays, which were negative. He is now ready to return to action, so it does not seem as though his preparations for the start of the season will be affected. Caballero led the American League in steals last season with 44, but he was also caught 16 times, and he may have a tough time repeating last season's playing time given his career .305 OBP.
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3 Burning Questions Facing the Tampa Bay Rays Midway Through Spring Training An outfield full of question marks, a roster crunch in the infield and the potential of another ace emerging stand out as storylines for the...
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Tampa Bay Rays Prospects Brayden Taylor, Bob Seymour Show Pop in Spring Training Bob Seymour laced a ground-rule double to left, then advanced to third on a deep fly ball from Brayden Taylor, very nearly leading the Tampa...
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Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft stays in zone, with focus on stuff over results against Rays BRADENTON, Fla. – Braxton Ashcraft has learned not to dwell on the negative, so the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher was focused on how his pitche...
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3 takeaways from Friday's Pirates' Grapefruit League victory over the Rays BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pirates defeated the Rays 3-2 Friday afternoon at LECOM Park in Grapefruit League competition. Pittsburgh jumped ahead...
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José Caballero - Could play Saturday Rays 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 rep...
Impact Caballero had to depart Thursday's contest against the Tigers after fouling a ball off his left foot, but X-rays came back clean and his absence will be brief. The 28-year-old is pegged for a utility role with Tampa Bay this season.
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For Zack Littell, 2023 move to Rays really was 'life changing' An 11th-round pick by Seattle in 2013, Littell was a starter coming up in the Mariners, Yankees and Twins system.
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Gervase has come a long way to make it to Rays' camp this spring This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly...
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José Caballero - X-rays negative Caballero 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.
Impact Caballero was forced to leave Thursday's contest after fouling a ball off his foot, but he managed to escape the incident with just a bruise and doesn't expect to miss more than a few days. Once the regular season begins, the 28-year-old is expected to work in a reserve role as an infielder and possibly a corner outfielder.
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José Caballero - Leaves after fouling ball off foot Caballero 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.
Impact Teams are always overly cautious at this stage of spring training, so it's possible this is nothing to worry about. However, it's not yet clear whether Caballero might need to undergo tests. The Rays should offer an update on his condition shortly.
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