As the Tampa Bay Rays get set for the upcoming offseason, the franchise is going to be an interesting one to monitor. Despite finishing under the .500 mark, there was a lot to like about the direction of the team in 2025. 

Even though the team probably should have been better than their record indicated, they still will likely be making some changes to the roster to try and improve and reshape the team. With numerous veterans who have already seen their names floated around in trade rumors, deciding on what to do in that regard will be interesting for the franchise. 

While the team very well might trade a veteran or two this winter, by no means does that mean they are giving up on the 2026 campaign. Tampa Bay very rarely looks to have a player hit free agency and get nothing in return for him, which has proven to be a good practice. As the offseason gets closer, here are three areas that the team should look to address this winter. 

Veteran Starter