The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set for an important offseason with new ownership and a lot of optimism surrounding the franchise. However, they could look to make a couple of trades in order to restock their farm system and move some players nearing the end of their contracts. 

It might not have been the campaign that the team envisioned in 2025 after their strong start to the season. The Rays ended up finishing under .500 in 2025 but certainly feel like a team heading into 2026 that could be much improved. Getting some of their younger players to continue to develop along with making an improvement or two could propel them right back in the American League playoff picture. 

However, while the team does have a good amount of talent, they do have a couple of players who could be traded this winter who are near the end of their contracts. This is a common practice for the franchise and one that has resulted in a lot of success. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently wrote about a prime target for the Baltimore Orioles this offseason being relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks. 

Fairbanks Makes Sense for Orioles