Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are entering the offseason facing key roster decisions after winning the American League pennant and falling 4-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. President of baseball operations Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash are both set to return for the 2027 season, keeping the club's primary leadership intact following a 98-64 regular season.

Tampa Bay will reportedly exercise a $20 million option on pitcher Drew Rasmussen, though his impending free agency makes him a potential trade candidate. The front office also faces a decision on shortstop Taylor Walls' $3.1 million option, while mutual options for Nick Martinez and Cedric Mullins have already been bought out.