Monday, August 1st marks the Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline. Currently the Tampa Bay Rays have a bevy of players ― Chris Archer, Jake Odorizzi, Matt Moore, Drew Smyly, Erasmo Ramirez, and Steve Pearce ― for whom trade rumors have circulated the last few weeks. While it’s an automatic assumption that a player like Pearce will be wearing another team’s jersey after the 4:00 PM deadline, other’s, like the aforementioned hurlers, may still call Tampa Bay home at least until the offseason, when Matt Silverman will be tasked with assembling a competitive ball club for the 2017 season.
A question begs, what moves might Silverman make? With that question in mind, consider this an open thread to document any rumors and moves leading up to the four-o-clock hour. Note: this thread will be updated when/if any roster moves are made, or as news breaks. Refresh your browser and keep checking back!
July 31, 2016
2:00 Update:
#Rays believe #Dodgers are one of about four teams with talent to land Archer. Question now is whether any of those clubs will meet price.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2016
Rays feel zero pressure to do deal done by Monday, source says. Expectation is that SP prices don’t drop this winter https://t.co/eRhsNfbh3O
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 31, 2016
3:22 Update:
Bud Norris is coming out the game because of injury, with one out in 1st inning. #Dodgers
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) July 31, 2016
With Norris injured, #Dodgers currently have 3-man rotation: Kazmir, Maeda, McCarthy. The price for #Rays pitchers just went up.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) July 31, 2016
5:00 Update:
Looks like Jennings is ready to come off DL, but #Rays won’t announce anything until tomorrow. Much could change before trade deadline
— Roger Mooney (@RogerMooney50) July 31, 2016
6:30 Update:
Trade Deadline Daily: Dodgers, Rays in ongoing talks https://t.co/30fhd6fyfa
— ESPNLosAngeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) July 31, 2016
7:00 Update:
Orioles likely out on Erasmo Ramirez
The Orioles have acquired LHP Wade Miley from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for LHP Ariel Miranda.
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 31, 2016
8:00 Update:
Results of my poll on trading #Rays starter pic.twitter.com/5qTaXnGkQM
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
8:45 Update:
#Dodgers mgr Dave Roberts said he expects Bud Norris to make next start. Norris said he’s had this before, won’t know til bullpen session
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 1, 2016
10:30 Update:
In @TB_Times: With more #Dodgers rumors flying, #Rays are taking trade talks up to deadline https://t.co/oMtsNVvCpW
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
11:00 Update:
Sources: #SFGiants pursuing #Rays’ Matt Moore, viewing him as controllable LHP to go with Bumgarner. Might not have prospects to get him.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
Giants Pursuing Rays’ Matt Moore https://t.co/6lzGP0NsNF pic.twitter.com/DMwO9scCDW
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 1, 2016
11:10 Update:
Column outlines players and teams to watch as the non-waiver deadline approaches: https://t.co/z4IuluZ2uu
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016
3:00 AM Update:
Deadline Notes: Astros, Sale, Rays, Cubs, Beltran, Braves https://t.co/9wVpVufjFXpic.twitter.com/EI9OtZ84rU
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 1, 2016
6:58 Update:
Who might the Rays deal and target at the deadline? We wrote about both; Twitter links follow.
Who might the Tampa Bay Rays trade at the deadline? https://t.co/0Nm7b0qXSg pic.twitter.com/fIrI64cmvY
— X-Rays Spex (@XRaysSpex) July 27, 2016
Who might the Tampa Bay Rays target at the trade deadline? https://t.co/9FJGrVXXVB pic.twitter.com/qoGaEptFYb
— X-Rays Spex (@XRaysSpex) July 29, 2016
7:30 Update:
Topkin still thinks Pearce and Moore get dealt todayhttps://t.co/zfkDtmdxw8
— **620 WDAE** (@620wdae) August 1, 2016
9:00 Update:
Seven hours to go…
2) Do #Dodgers do something big? Is a good hitter and someone like Matt Moore big? Lots of pressure with $$, no titles since ’88 to blink
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 1, 2016
9:10 Update:
On The Heater blog: #Rays trade deadline update – less than 7 hours to go, and still talking …. https://t.co/UXdZuG7MCB
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
The biggest stories 7 hours before the trade deadline: https://t.co/CzDjCEYZGx pic.twitter.com/c5JNhSOlU4
— MLB Daily Dish (@mlbdailydish) August 1, 2016
10:00 Update:
#SFGiants have scouted #Brewers relievers, Boone Logan, Jeanmar Gomez, Erasmo Ramirez. Tried hard on Melancon, but it didn’t happen.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) August 1, 2016
The Question The Rays Must Answer Before the Trade Deadline https://t.co/SR1xawvIht
— DRaysBay (@draysbay) August 1, 2016
11:05 Update:
5 hours until deadline; quiet from #Rays not unexpected, part of their philosophy in shaping strategy and options
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
11:45 Update:
Source: Astros have recently scouted Rays’ pitchers, appear to be possibility if one gets moved.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) August 1, 2016
Just over 4 hours until the Trade Deadline and the Rays are still silent. A bit of a surprise that Steve Pearce is still there.
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) August 1, 2016
The Rays don’t have much reason to keep Pearce, who is only under contract this season. The Rays are out of playoff race. I bet he’s traded.
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) August 1, 2016
That said, they don’t really need to trade starters, since this could conceivably be rotation of a contending team in 2017.
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) August 1, 2016
Doesn’t mean they won’t get traded today, just means it would be shocking if they don’t.
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) August 1, 2016
(I’m guessing Sam Blum meant wouldn’t be shocking, not would)
12:00 Update:
Four hours to go…
#Rays Trade Rumors: San Francisco must give two top prospects for Matt Moore #Giants https://t.co/gJ8qn4Mtc7
— DRaysBay (@draysbay) August 1, 2016
12:30 Update:
#Rays update: Sense I have is they are still going to move Pearce; are talking with 5-6 teams on all Ps, haven’t yet got good enough offer
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
Here’s an in-depth look that I compiled at all the Trade Deadline deals the Rays have made over the past 10 years: https://t.co/L2SEAtEH9z
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) August 1, 2016
Even if #Dodgers are out – which is not certain – #Rays still have 4-5 other teams engaged on Ps. Wonder if #Rangers aren’t most motivated?
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
(In reference to the Dodgers’ acquisition of Rich Hill and Josh Reddick from Oakland.)
Heard Indians determined to get hitter by deadline. We shall see.
— paul hoynes (@hoynsie) August 1, 2016
Have been long interested in #Rays Pearce, who will be moved today. https://t.co/S3QDa4abkP
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
In talks with Rays on Matt Moore, Giants could be discussing other pitchers. Relievers Alex Colome and Erasmo Ramirez, for example.
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) August 1, 2016
Could see Erasmo going, hard to imagine #Rays parting with Colome https://t.co/dDrV5N0ed6
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
1:15 Update:
If Archer back in play & Dodgers out … may give Rangers little more leverage to make a deal. https://t.co/NQaXv2WF4n
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) August 1, 2016
And Profar could be a nice fit for #Rays at shortstop if they wanted to go that way …. https://t.co/iYyFHCSd97
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
Thing to remember with #Rays is they don’t HAVE to do anything. If not get what they want now for Ps, just work on it over winter.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
The Rays will have their clubhouse open at 3:25 today, 35 minutes before the deadline. Their deals could all be last-minute.
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) August 1, 2016
Another team that has been talking to #Rays and is motivated to deal is #Giants, who like Moore. Haven’t found a match yet though.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
The Pirates are still in on a couple Rays starters, per source. Targeting LHP Matt Moore, with RHP Jake Odorizzi as the backup option.
— Stephen J. Nesbitt (@stephenjnesbitt) August 1, 2016
2:00 Update:
Hearing that the Dodgers, even after reeling in Hill, are still talking with the Rays about their starters. Not as much heat to deal now
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) August 1, 2016
Giants, Pirates, and Astros still looking at Rays pitching; less than two hours remain.
Latest On Rays’ Starting Pitchers https://t.co/maE5ANtl2W pic.twitter.com/pT96AK7ePf
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 1, 2016
2:10 Update:
Less than 2 hours until deadline, #Rays still talking as other options come off board. Expect Pearce to go, P only if high price is met.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
2:15 Update:
Less than 2 hrs to deadline, #Rays still not hearing anything close to liking to move SP. Not even hearing acceptable offers yet for Pearce
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 1, 2016
2:35 Update:
#Dodgers’ talks with #Rays revolve largely around TB’s starting pitching, but LAD also likes infielder Logan Forsythe, source says.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
With #Giants getting Will Smith from #Brewers, looks to me like Erasmo won’t be moved either.
— Steve Carney (@stevecarney) August 1, 2016
2:40 Update:
With #Giants getting Will Smith from #Brewers, looks to me like Erasmo won’t be moved either.
— Steve Carney (@stevecarney) August 1, 2016
dodgers seem focused on rays starters and others. no sense they are in any way likely on chris sale.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2016
Hearing #Rays are trading OF Brandon Guyer …. Don’t have details yet on where
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
2:45 Update:
TOPKIN: Typically When Rays Are Staying Quiet, They’re Working The Hardest: Tampa Bay Times R… https://t.co/D1XKAGgEKP #RonnieAndTkras
— **620 WDAE** (@620wdae) August 1, 2016
2:50 Update:
Rays deal Brandon Guyer to Cleveland for a pair of prospects, minor league OF Nathan Lukes and minor league RHP Jhonleider Salinas.
We’ve acquired OF Brandon Guyer from the Rays for prospects.
Brandon’s slash line vs. LHP in ’16: .344/.488/.594. pic.twitter.com/gS34jHay8G
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) August 1, 2016
The #Rays have acquired minor league OF Nathan Lukes & minor league RHP Jhonleider Salinas from the @Indians for OF Brandon Guyer. #RaysUp
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) August 1, 2016
Players acquired for Guyer:
OF Nathan Lukes – .299 with .813 OPS between Low and high-A this year.— Neil Solondz (@neilsolondz) August 1, 2016
Other player acquired is RHP Jhonleider Salinas – 20 years old – first year in US – 11.4 K/9 IP – 3-2 with 3.30 ERA in AZL(Rookie)
— Neil Solondz (@neilsolondz) August 1, 2016
3:11 Update:
With 52 mins left until deadline, Rays “could go either way” on trading starters. Lots of interest.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) August 1, 2016
#Rays update: Still talking to 3-4 teams on several pitchers. Archer unlikely to go unless something unexpected comes up next hour.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
.@RaysBaseball trade Brandon Guyer to Indians for pair of minor leaguers. #MLB https://t.co/WRrVBfKuli pic.twitter.com/45m1DiwqBj
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) August 1, 2016
3:20 Update:
The good folks at the Process Report want to remind you that the Rays traded Guyer because they have a player within the organization with a similar skill set, Mikie Mahtook.
It is minor compared to Beltran, but #Yankees still working to move Nova to and might be able to do that.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 1, 2016
#Rays will activate Jennings off DL to take Guyer spot
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
Sources: #Pirates pursuing #Rays’ Moore, as are #SFGiants and possibly #Dodgers and others.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
#rays Guyer said he hadn’t given any thought to be trading. Don’t think anyone did. Don’t recall seeing his name in any rumors
— Roger Mooney (@RogerMooney50) August 1, 2016
#Rays still discussing their starting pitchers with multiple teams. Could see a trade in next 35 minutes. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2016
3:30 Update:
Here’s to hoping @BrandonGuyer‘s 58 HBP, a #Rays record, stands for a while—for somebody’s sake! #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/RvWSGxj7wE
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) August 1, 2016
FWIW, #Rays clubhouse is open, Moore and Odorizzi are here. Haven’t seen Archer yet – tho he is starting tonight so not unusual.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
More on #Rays trading Guyer to #Indians for 2 minor leaguers https://t.co/PhApb1kga1
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
Guyer said he will leave tonight to join #Indians
— Steve Carney (@stevecarney) August 1, 2016
3:35 Update:
#Rays have 25 minutes left to see if #Dodgers, #Giants, #Pirates or anyone else meets their price for Moore or another pitcher
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
Just talked with #Rays Pearce, who was widely expected to be traded today: “Still here.”
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
3:40 Update:
So #Dodgers get another pitcher who isn’t from #Rays … https://t.co/ChGrEecCQC
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
So #Dodgers get another pitcher who isn’t from #Rays … https://t.co/ChGrEecCQC
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
3:45 Update:
FYI, Rays were looking at Joey Gallo or Jurickson Profar for a hurler. If neither is available, don’t expect a deal between Rangers and Rays.
Source: Joey Gallo would be centerpiece of the package going back to Milwaukee if Jonathan Lucroy deal is completed. Been talking for days.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2016
For those wondering (as I was), Archer is now here in #Rays clubhouse, planning to start tonight vs. #Royals
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
3:51 Update:
Nine minutes left…
I’m guessing #Rays waiting until after trade deadline to post lineup pic.twitter.com/Iyph6WPCU3
— Roger Mooney (@RogerMooney50) August 1, 2016
Nothing new on #Rays yet, but reminder deals have to be agreed on by 4 can be announced later
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
3:58 Update:
#Rays still have something under discussion …. So it could yet be a bigger day
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
Hearing Matt Moore and #Giants could be happening
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
4:00 Update:
The trade deadline is officially over, although a move can be announced later.
Pearce walks in smiling just as 4:00 hits. #Rays
— Steve Carney (@stevecarney) August 1, 2016
…But
Sources: Rays made multiple deals, including trading Steve Pearce.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2016
Joel Sherman says Matt Moore to Giants on MLB Network.
— Connor Grossman (@connorgrossman) August 1, 2016
Giants To Acquire Matt Moore https://t.co/XyKYjGyqic pic.twitter.com/ZuzAJfeS9U
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 1, 2016
#Rays Moore just walked back into clubhouse with all starters, no announcement yet
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
4:10 Update:
Source #Orioles get Pearce from #Rays.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
Source: #Rays acquire Jonah Heim from #Orioles for Pearce.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
During conversations between the Rays and the Giants for Matt Moore, the Rays had wanted Matt Duffy.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 1, 2016
4:15 Update:
#Rays get Chris Shaw, Lucius Fox plus one more for Matt Moore. #sfgiants
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 1, 2016
Just saw Lucius Fox in LoA last week. Way over his head, but fascinating tools. Made two great defensive plays, swung at everything.
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) August 1, 2016
Hearing #Rays also get Fox from #Giants with Duffy in Moore deal
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
4:15 FINAL update:
Matt Duffy, Lucius Fox and Chris Shaw is a nice return for Matt Moore. All three have struggled this year. Tampa always looking to buy low.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2016
So that’s it for #Rays, they’ve traded Moore to #Giants, Pearce to #Orioles, Guyer to #Indians
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2016
Source confirms: Duffy indeed is main piece in #Rays’ return from #SFGiants for Matt Moore.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
…And we’re done! To review, the Tampa Bay Rays traded Brandon Guyer to Cleveland for prospects RHP Jhonleider Salinas and OF Nathan Lukes, Steve Pearce to the Orioles for minor league catcher Jonah Heim, and Matt Moore to San Francisco for SS Lucius Fox, INF Matt Duffy, and RHP Michael Santos. More on the moves to come.