RHP Kirby Yates has been traded to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations. Additionally, the Rays also released C J.P. Arencibia and outrighted RHP Brandon Gomes and OF Daniel Nava. Both Gomes and Nava had the option to refuse the assignment and did, becoming free agents.
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Hot-Stove: Rays Make Roster Moves Ahead of Rule-5 Draft; Acquire Chase Whitley Off Waivers (Updated)
On Friday night, the Tampa Bay Rays added five players to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule-5 Draft: RHP’s Jacob Faria, Taylor Guerrieri and German Marquez; LHP Blake Snell, and utility-man Taylor Motter. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated catcher J.P. Arencibia, outfielder Daniel Nava, and RHPs Brandon Gomes and Kirby Yates for assignment.
Rays Rule-5 Draft Roster Crunch; Opening Series Schedule Change
Friday is the deadline for teams to set their 40-man rosters ahead the Rule 5 Draft. (They also have to set their Triple-A and Double-A rosters for the minor league phase.) As it stands, the Tampa Bay Rays have a full 40-man roster with several top prospects not yet protected from other teams. In short, expect several moves to be made between then and now.
Hot-Stove: All Is (Kind of) Quiet on the Eastern Front
The Major League Baseball General Manager meetings came to an end on November 12th. While Matt Silverman and the Tampa Bay Rays made no acquisitions during the meetings, the perception is that the groundwork for some deals may have been laid. Let’s take a look at the trade rumors that saw the light of day over the course of the meetings.
Introducing Kevin Kiermaier ― Your 2015 AL Gold Glove Award Winner in Center Field
On Tuesday night, outfielder Kevin Kiermaier became the fifth Tampa Bay Ray to win a Gold Glove Award, joining third baseman Evan Longoria (who has two and was a finalist this year), outfielder Carl Crawford, first baseman Carlos Pena and pitcher Jeremy Hellickson.