Rays Acquire Outfielder, Drop 6 Players From 40-Man Roster

Rays Cut Ties With 6 Players In Offseason Roster Shakeup

The Tampa Bay Rays made moves to return several players from the 60-day injured list, and there could soon be a lot of new free agents.

Rays acquire outfielder, drop 6 players from 40-man roster

Ryan Vilade comes over from the Reds. Tampa’s Alex Faedo is among five pitchers designated for assignment.

Tampa Bay Rays Make Roster Moves; Name Ozzie Timmons Assistant Hitting Coach

TAMPA, Fla. – The Rays made their first moves of the off-season Monday, though nothing unexpected. They were largely of the roster maintenance variety while also naming a familiar face, Ozzie Timmons, as assistant hitting coach. Pitchers Shane McClanahan, Manuel Rodriguez, Hunter Bigge, and Alex Faedo, and outfielders Jonny DeLuca and Stuart Fairchild were reinstated from […] Tampa Bay Rays Make Roster Moves; Name Ozzie Timmons Assistant Hitting…

Tampa Bay Rays stun fans by cutting six players, including Faedo and Fairchild!

Rays Make Bold Moves by Designating Six Players for Assignment The Tampa Bay Rays have initiated a significant roster overhaul by designating six players for assignment, a move that sends shockwaves through the organization and its fan base. Offseason Decisions Loom With the conclusion of the MLB postseason, marked by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ thrilling seven-game victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series, the Rays now pivot their at…

Coaching Changes in MLB: Mets Interview Leiper, Rays Seek Hitting Coach

Teams are currently shaping their coaching staffs for the 2026 MLB season. The New York Mets have interviewed Padres coach Tim Leiper for a coaching role, likely as a replacement for third base coach Mike Sarbaugh, who is departing the team. Leiper brings nearly 30 years of coaching experience and has been with the Padres for two seasons. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays are seeking a new assistant hitting coach after Brady North's departure, with …

Coaching Notes: Mets, Padres, Leiper, Rays

Many teams are still setting up their coaching staffs for the 2026 season, and some news broke about some departures on the Rangers staff earlier tonight.  Let’s check in with some more coaching-related rumblings from around the league… The Mets have interviewed Padres third base/infield coach Tim Leiper for an unspecified role on New York’s coaching staff, according to The Athletic’s Tim Britton.  SNY’s Andy Martino reported yesterday that the…