The Tampa Bay Rays have some work to do with their roster this offseason if they want any chance of competing for a playoff spot in what is turning into a loaded American League.
With their AL East rivals all expected to spend money this winter, the Rays will have to get creative when finding upgrades for the roster. They aren’t going to make a splash in free agency, which makes the trade market a logical place for them to make some moves.
Starting pitching isn’t their most pressing need, but it wouldn’t hurt to bring in some reinforcements on the mound. They have incredible injury luck with their rotation in 2025, and counting on a repeat of that would be unwise.
Could Kodai Senga be exactly what they are looking for? The New York Mets’ starting pitcher was recently predicted to land with Tampa Bay in a piece highlighting what every team’s Opening Day starting rotation will look like.
Kodai Senga is intriguing starting rotation upgrade for Rays