The Tampa Bay Rays will be getting set for what should be an interesting winter. As the American League looks to crown a champion between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, the Rays will be hoping to be that caliber of team in 2026. 

In the first half of the year, the Rays were a contender in 2025. Unfortunately, they fell off a bit in the second half with some scheduling challenges, but there is some talent on this roster. Tampa Bay has always done a good job developing its players, and the last campaign saw the emergence of some new stars. 

Junior Caminero was the player who really burst on to the scene as one of the top power hitters in baseball. The young slugger appears to be a player that the team should be looking to build around for years to come. 

With new ownership coming in, the Rays might start to spend some money on free agents and that could change the dynamic of the franchise.  Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report recently wrote about the biggest decision for the Rays this winter being whether or not to make a splash with new ownership. 

Should New Ownership Make a Splash?