The Tampa Bay Rays came into the MLB offseason with a full plate of tasks when it came to their roster.
There wasn’t a team in baseball that had as many arbitration-eligible players as the Rays. Before starting the process of non-tendering players or designating them for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster, Tampa Bay had 17 eligible players.
That number has dwindled as roster moves have been made. Several players were designated for assignment, headlined by outfielder Christopher Morel. Fellow veteran outfielder Jake Fraley was non-tendered, but the team has some interest in bringing him back.
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