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Swapping catchers allows them to remain competitive and improve for the future. With other deals, it may be trickier to do both.
The Rays' struggling offense is due for a big boost following the latest injury news regarding their All-Star second baseman
The Rays made a pair of trades to reshape their catching situation, walking the line between buying and selling as they hope to remain afloat in the American League postseason race. On Monday night, the Rays traded offensive-minded veteran Danny Jansen to the Brewers.
The Rays opted for youth and control in a trade with Miami, signaling a shift in priorities behind the plate heading into the season’s stretch run.
The Tampa Bay Rays went into the MLB trade deadline as buyers, but their perspective is changing due to their struggles.
The two trades the Rays made Monday night were technically separate transactions. Viewed together, they represent the complex and conflicting dynamic facing Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander this week.
The trade deadline season is just above the horizon, and the stove is starting to heat up as the Rays issued a trade to the Kansas City Royals. The Tampa Bay Rays have sent right-handed pitcher Joey Krehbiel to the Royals in exchange for cash considerations.
With the trade deadline just days away, the Red Sox have been urged to swing a trade with the Rays for Yandy Diaz.