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Current state of the Tampa Bay Rays 40-man roster

The MLB offseason is off to its typical slow start but things should start ramping up as soon as this weekend with the conclusion of the General Manager meetings. Tuesday, November 17th, is the deadline for teams to add players…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:34 PM
Current state of the Tampa Bay Rays 40-man roster
Key Things to Know
  • Adam Sanford analyzes the Tampa Bay Rays' 39-man roster ahead of upcoming offseason deadlines.
  • The Rays lost free agents Freddy Peralta, Gavin Lux, and Jorge Mateo after declining options on others.
  • Tampa Bay must finalize roster decisions prior to the Rule 5 protection and non-tender deadlines.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Adam Sanford analyzes the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster situation as the Major League Baseball offseason begins ahead of key roster deadlines. Following the World Series, the Rays saw several departures into free agency and reinstated players from the injured list, leaving the roster at 39 players. Sanford examines potential bubble candidates who could be removed ahead of the Rule 5 protection and non-tender contract deadlines in mid-November.

Sanford highlights key decisions facing the organization, identifying several bubble pitchers such as Garrett Cleavinger, Jesse Scholtens, and the injured Edwin Uceta. On the position-player side, Sanford notes that catcher Nick Fortes, infielder Jadher Areinamo, and struggling shortstop Carson Williams could face uncertain roster security due to arbitration costs, prospect depth, or underwhelming offensive production.

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