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Evan Longoria to sign one-day contract, retire with the Rays
- Evan Longoria is set to retire officially as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays by agreeing to a brief one-day contract with the team on June 7, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Longoria, a third baseman drafted in 2006, played ten seasons with the Rays from 2008 to 2017 and spent subsequent years with other teams before retiring.
- He holds the Rays’ all-time marks for the most games participated in , home runs , runs batted in , runs scored , and Wins Above Replacement , and was honored with several accolades including the 2008 Rookie of the Year title and three Gold Glove trophies.
- Rays president Erik Neander emphasized Longoria's significant legacy, noting that he holds franchise records across almost all key offensive categories and played a central role in shaping the team's identity.
- Longoria's retirement ceremony reflects his desire to honor the Rays community, where he established his career, started his family, and became the franchise's greatest player.
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The Billings Gazette
Longoria to retire after 16-year career
TAMPA, Fla. — Evan Longoria will sign a one-day deal with Tampa Bay and officially retire as a member of the Rays on June 7.
SF Examiner
Evan Longoria to sign 1-day contract to retire with the Tampa Bay Rays
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria will sign a one-day contract with Tampa Bay and officially retire as a Ray on June 7.
Evan Longoria to sign one-day contract, retire with the Rays
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay Rays veteran Evan Longoria will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the team before his retirement. The third baseman will end his 16-year career next month and will be honored in a pregame ceremony before the Rays face the Miami Marlins on June 7. “Evan Longoria embodies what it means to be a Tampa Bay Ray. From the moment he stepped on the field, he brought excellence, leadership and a competitive spirit that…
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